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Mini 4th of July Brownies

These Mini 4th of July Brownies are perfect for your celebrations. The perfect sized red velvet brownie bites, topped with frosting and a chocolate covered cherry. These are decadent bites of patriotic joy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 4th of July Brownies
Servings: 40 brownies
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Patriotic sprinkles

  • 1 pouch of Red White, and Blue sprinkle Jimmies (bought from Michaels craft stores)

Red Velvet Brownies:

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 C unsalted butter softened
  • 2 1/2 C powder sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3-5 TBSP heavy whipping cream

Blue Cherry Ingredients:

  • 1 Jar of Maraschino cherries with stems
  • 1 bag of royal blue candy melts

Instructions

  • Using a sealed container, shake the sprinkles until combined.

Brownie Instructions:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line mini cupcake tins with paper liners.
  • Using a standing mixer combine butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition,
  • Mix in food coloring and vanilla, mix until the color is fully incorporated.
  • Mix flour, cocoa, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Slowly add the flour mixture. (don't over mix)
  • The batter will be very thick.
  • Using a rubber spatula stir the sides and the bottom of the bowl to make sure that all of the flour has been included in the batter.
  • Fill the lined cupcake tins 2/3rds full.
  • Bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. (about 15 minutes)
  • Once out of the oven, place the bottom of a 1/2 tbsp into the center of the brownie to make an indent for the frosting
  • Allow cooling slightly in the cupcake pan.
  • Then remove cupcakes onto a rack to cool completely.

Frosting Directions

  • Using a stand mixer, combine all ingredients and mix on medium speed.
  • Mix until you see stiff peaks in your frosting.
  • Once the frosting is made, scoop it into the piping bag and set it aside

Cherry Directions

  • Using a double boiler, melt the candy melts
  • While the candy melts are melting, place cherries onto a plate covered with a few layers of paper towels. This will help dry out the cherries of their juices
  • Once the candy melts are melted, dip the cherries into the chocolate about 3/4 of the way
  • Lightly shake the cherries to get rid of excess melts
  • Place onto the cookie sheet and let them dry completely. About 10 minutes

Decorating directions:

  • Using the frosting, pipe small dollops of frosting into the center of the brownie
  • Sprinkle with some patriotic sprinkles
  • Top with a cherry and enjoy!

Notes

Using a sealed container, shake the sprinkles until combined.
Brownie Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Line mini cupcake tins with paper liners.
Using a standing mixer combine butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition,
Mix in food coloring and vanilla, mix until the color is fully incorporated.
Mix flour, cocoa, and salt in a separate bowl.
Slowly add the flour mixture. (don't over mix)
The batter will be very thick.
Using a rubber spatula stir the sides and the bottom of the bowl to make sure that all of the flour has been included in the batter.
Fill the lined cupcake tins 2/3rds full.
Bake at 350 degrees until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. (about 15 minutes)
Once out of the oven, place the bottom of a 1/2 tbsp into the center of the brownie to make an indent for the frosting
Allow cooling slightly in the cupcake pan.
Then remove cupcakes onto a rack to cool completely.
Frosting Directions
Using a stand mixer, combine all ingredients and mix on medium speed.
Mix until you see stiff peaks in your frosting.
Once the frosting is made, scoop it into the piping bag and set it aside
Cherry Directions
Using a double boiler, melt the candy melts
While the candy melts are melting, place cherries onto a plate covered with a few layers of paper towels. This will help dry out the cherries of their juices
Once the candy melts are melted, dip the cherries into the chocolate about 3/4 of the way
Lightly shake the cherries to get rid of excess melts
Place onto the cookie sheet and let them dry completely. About 10 minutes
Decorating directions:
Using the frosting, pipe small dollops of frosting into the center of the brownie
Sprinkle with some patriotic sprinkles
Top with a cherry and enjoy!