Patriotic Brownie Stars Are Here to Win the 4th of July Dessert Table

For a fun food craft to make with the kids, give these Patriotic 4th of July Brownie Stars a try. It's perfect for summer parties and celebratory occasions and they taste yummy too! My son and I love making these star brownies for all the different patriotic holidays and even for game days. Plus, they travel well and can be toted along to picnics and barbecues for an easy treat.

If you're preparing these brownies for the 4th of July, consider adding festive appetizers and colorful snacks too.

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How to Make 4th of July Brownies

All you need to make these star brownies is cake mix, some red, white and blue candy melts, and you have yourself a festive treat to serve for the holidays. We used a 3-inch star cookie cutter, but you can make these any size or shape for that matter.

Go crazy and get creative when you make this festive red, white and blue dessert!

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Ingredients

• 1 box of brownie mix, any brand, plus brownie mix ingredients

• 12 ounces white candy melts

• 12 ounces red candy melts

• 12 ounces royal blue candy melts

Fun and Easy To Make Patriotic Brownie Stars

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, line a 9 x 13 baking pan with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. Prepare and bake the brownies according to package directions

3. Remove brownies from oven when finished and let cool completely on a wire rack. This is important to let cool completely

4. Line a large baking sheet/cookie sheet with parchment or wax paper.

5. Once the brownies are cooled, use the star-shaped cookie cutter to carefully cut out the brownies and place them on the prepared baking sheet

6. When all the brownies are cut out, place about ¼ cup of EACH color of candy melts into separate bags.

7. Close each bag with the corner slightly open and microwave one at a time for 30 seconds, gently knead the candy into the bag and then heat again for another 15-20 seconds until the candy is melted and smooth.

8. Snip the corner of the bag using the kitchen scissors and gently squeeze the chocolate from the baggie over the top of the brownies

9. Allow the chocolate to set and then repeat with the other two candy melt colors. That was fun!