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Perfect Red Velvet Flag Brownies with White Chocolate Stars

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These red velvet flag brownies combine a tender, fudgy texture with festive white chocolate stars, perfect for patriotic celebrations like the Fourth of July. The recipe is easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and delivers a nostalgic, sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour (unbleached preferred)
  • ¼ cup (25 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (115 grams) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • ¾ cup (130 grams) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
  • Optional: small pinch of powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) square baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to avoid lumps and evenly distribute ingredients.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar until just combined. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the batter looks bright and glossy.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the batter light.
  6. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, starting to check at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  8. Remove from oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  9. Melt the white chocolate chips gently in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring often.
  10. If using a star-shaped cutter, pour a thin layer of melted white chocolate on parchment, chill until firm, then cut out stars. Alternatively, pipe small star shapes or scatter chips on top of the cooled brownies.
  11. Arrange the white chocolate stars on top of the cooled brownies to resemble the flag’s stars section. Lightly press them in or let them sit on top. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
  12. Slice into squares, wiping your knife between cuts for clean edges, and serve.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for better batter emulsification. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Fold batter gently to prevent toughness. Start checking brownies at 25 minutes to avoid drying out. Melt white chocolate slowly to prevent scorching. Cool brownies completely before decorating to avoid melting stars. Gel food coloring is preferred for vivid color without thinning batter. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend and add extra baking powder. Dairy-free options include coconut oil and plant-based milk with vinegar.

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