Description
Elevate your Independence Day celebrations with these vibrant and delicious 4th of July Brownies! Featuring a rich chocolate base with hidden chocolate sandwich cookies, these fudgy treats are not just a feast for the palate but also a visual delight. With colorful toppings that embody the spirit of patriotism, they are perfect for sharing at summer picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. Easy to make and utterly irresistible, these brownies will surely impress guests of all ages. Get ready to add a festive flair to your dessert table!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup baking cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- ⅔ cup butter-flavored vegetable shortening
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 27 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Newman's Own, Oreos)
- Food coloring gel (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder until combined.
- In another bowl, cream the vegetable shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan; place chocolate sandwich cookies evenly on top, then cover with remaining batter.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before decorating with food coloring gel and sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg