Description

Show off your patriotic spirit with these dazzling Star Spangled Brownies! Moist, fudgy brownies are adorned with red, white, and blue decor—think swirled berry sauce, cream cheese icing, and sparkling sprinkles. Perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, or any celebration of American pride. These brownies are rich, festive, and irresistible—designed to wow!

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Ingredients

For the Brownie Base:
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder

For the Star Swirl & Toppings:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk or cream
2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
2–3 tablespoons granulated sugar
Splash lemon juice
Blue sugar crystals or sprinkles
Optional: Blueberries, white chocolate chips, or silver dragées

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Pan & Preheat
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper or grease it well

Step 2: Make the Brownie Batter
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat
Remove from heat and whisk in sugar until glossy
Add eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each
Stir in vanilla extract
Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder together
Fold dry mix into wet ingredients until just combined

Step 3: Prepare the Star Swirl
Beat cream cheese until smooth
Gradually add powdered sugar and milk, whip into a pipeable consistency
Fill a small piping bag or zip-top bag, snip a tiny corner

Step 4: Make the Raspberry Sauce
In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice
Cook over medium heat until the fruit breaks down
Optional: Strain to remove seeds and cool slightly

Step 5: Assemble & Swirl
Pour brownie batter into prepared pan and smooth top
Dot with raspberry sauce
Pipe cream cheese mix in lines or dots
Swirl with a toothpick to create star shapes

Step 6: Bake
Bake 25–30 minutes, until top is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs
Cool completely in the pan

Step 7: Add Finishing Touches
Sprinkle with blue sugar crystals
Add fresh blueberries or white chocolate chips if desired
Lift slab from pan and transfer to board

Step 8: Slice & Serve
Use a warm, sharp knife for clean cuts
Serve on a platter or individual plates

Notes

Use good-quality cocoa for better flavor
Let batter rest before swirling
Swirl gently to preserve color contrast
Avoid overbaking—fudgy is best
Prep cream swirl and sauce in advance

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cuisine: American-Inspired