Description
Patriotic “4th of July Brownies” blend chocolatey richness with festive red, white, and blue layers, celebrating American spirit in delectable style. Chocolate lovers will savor this star-spangled dessert that brings sweet excitement to summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms
Wet Ingredients (box requirements):
- 2–3 eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water
Decoration:
- Red, white, and blue M&Ms (1 cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by setting the temperature according to the brownie mix package instructions. Coat a baking pan with non-stick spray or create a parchment paper lining for effortless brownie removal.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix with required liquid and solid ingredients. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency with no visible dry powder clusters.
- Incorporate approximately half of the red, white, and blue M&M’s into the brownie batter, gently folding to distribute the colorful candies evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread the mixture to the edges and create an even surface. Decoratively scatter the remaining M&M’s across the top of the uncooked batter, ensuring a vibrant and festive appearance.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for the duration specified on the mix package. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs, indicating perfectly baked brownies.
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely within the pan. This resting period helps the brownies set and makes cutting into clean, precise squares much easier. Once cooled, slice and serve as a patriotic dessert treat.
Notes
- Swap out regular M&M’s for naturally colored alternatives using beet or berry-based food coloring for a healthier patriotic treat.
- Sprinkle crushed freeze-dried strawberries and blueberries on top for an intense, vibrant color without artificial additives.
- Use gluten-free brownie mix and dairy-free chocolate candies to make these brownies suitable for guests with dietary restrictions.
- For extra moisture, replace some oil with unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana, which adds nutrients and reduces fat content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg