Description
Stars and Stripes Brownies celebrate American pride with rich chocolate layers adorned in patriotic red, white, and blue frosting. Dessert enthusiasts will discover a delightful sweet treat perfect for Independence Day or national festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 12 tablespoons (170 grams) butter
- 3/4 cup (90 grams) flour
Chocolate and Fruit Components:
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups sliced strawberries
Finishing and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 (16-ounce) containers white frosting
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking vessel with grease or parchment paper for effortless extraction.
- Gently melt butter in a saucepan over medium temperature, then whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until thoroughly integrated.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete blending after each addition. Introduce vanilla extract and stir smoothly.
- Sift flour, salt, and baking powder into the liquid mixture, stirring until achieving a uniform consistency. Delicately fold mini chocolate chips throughout the batter.
- Transfer brownie mixture into the prepared pan, distributing evenly across the surface. Slide into preheated oven and bake approximately 25-30 minutes until a inserted toothpick reveals slightly moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely within the pan, creating a solid foundation for decorative embellishment.
- Once temperature normalizes, blanket the surface with white frosting, creating a pristine canvas for flag design.
- Strategically position blueberries in the upper left quadrant to symbolize stars, then methodically arrange strawberry slices in horizontal rows representing flag stripes.
Notes
- Soften butter slightly before melting to ensure smooth integration with other ingredients.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor and deeper color.
- Avoid overmixing batter to prevent tough, dense brownies; stir just until ingredients are combined.
- Check brownies early to prevent overbaking; moist crumbs indicate perfect texture.
- Chill brownies before cutting for cleaner, more precise slices.
- Swap strawberries with raspberries for a different fruity twist or dietary variation.
- Use dairy-free frosting and vegan chocolate chips for a plant-based alternative.
- Allow brownies to cool completely to set structure and enhance flavor development.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 31 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg