Description
Celebrate any patriotic occasion with these festive Patriotic Star Brownies. Rich, fudgy brownies are baked to perfection, cut into star shapes, and dipped in glossy dark chocolate. Finished with colorful red, white, and blue candy melt drizzle and sprinkles, these treats combine classic flavors with eye-catching appeal—perfect for Independence Day, Memorial Day, or any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 2 boxes Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix
- 6 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Coating and Decoration
- 1.5 cups Ghirardelli Dark Chocolate Wafers
- 1 bag Red, White, and Blue Candy Melts
- Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a jelly roll pan by spraying it with cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Brownie Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the two boxes of brownie mix with 6 eggs, 0.5 cup water, and 1 cup vegetable oil. Stir until the batter is smooth and well combined. Then gently fold in 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips for extra fudgy texture.
- Bake Brownies: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared jelly roll pan. Spread it out to the edges, then bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out star shapes from the brownies. Arrange the stars on a tray and place them in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up, which will make dipping easier.
- Melt Dark Chocolate Coating: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1.5 cups of Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers, heating in 20-second increments and stirring between each until smooth and glossy.
- Dip Brownie Stars: Remove the brownie stars from the freezer and dip each one carefully into the melted dark chocolate, fully coating the top surface. Let excess chocolate drip off before placing stars on parchment paper to set.
- Decorate with Candy Melts and Sprinkles: Melt the red, white, and blue candy melts according to package instructions. Drizzle the melted candy melts over the dipped brownie stars in a festive pattern. Sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles for an extra celebratory touch.
- Set and Serve: Allow the candy coating and drizzle to set completely before serving or storing. These brownies are perfect for outdoor celebrations and parties.
Notes
- For a vegan alternative, substitute eggs with flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg).
- Coconut oil can be used instead of vegetable oil for a slightly different flavor.
- If Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers are unavailable, candy melts or good-quality chocolate chips can be used for coating.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Freezing the cut-out brownies before dipping helps them hold their shape and prevents chocolate from melting the brownie surface.
