4th of July Brownie Bites
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4th of July Brownie Bites
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You have to make these 4th of July Brownies. These look like little firecracker bombs and they are one of my favorite patriotic desserts.
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Ingredients
- Ingredients for the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon Hershey's dark cocoa
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
- 6 Tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Ingredients for the Decorations:
- 24 maraschino cherries with stems
- Pre-made Vanilla Icing
- 1/4 cup Blue Chocolate Melts
- 1/4 cup Light Blue Chocolate Melts
- red white and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line mini muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the flour and cocoa powder. Whisk to blend well and set side.
- In a double boiler, melt the butter and mini chocolate chips until smooth and shiny. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, sugar, extract and salt. Whisk together for 1 minute to incorporate.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture and stir well to combine.
- Add the flour mixture and stir well until fully mixed.
- Spoon the brownie batter into the muffin cups about 2/3 full. Do not fill up to the top since the batter expands when cooking.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to complete the cooling process.
- Directions for Decorating:
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and set aside. Pour the cherries into a strainer to remove excess juice. Transfer to a bowl and chill for 5 minutes (this will help the chocolate to harden almost immediately).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the royal blue chocolate melts for 45 seconds. Stir until completely melted.
- Dip 12 of the chilled cherries into the melted chocolate and immediately sprinkle with the red, white and blue jimmies after each dip. Place on the cookie sheet to harden.
- In a microwave safe bowl, microwave the light blue chocolate melts for 45 seconds. Stir until completely melted.
- Dip the remaining cherries into the melted light blue chocolate and immediately sprinkle with the red, white and blue nonpareil's. Place on the cookie sheet to harden for 5 minutes.
- Once the chocolate on the cherries have hardened, pipe about 1/2 tablespoon of cookie icing on top of each brownie bite. Place the decorated cherries on top of the icing.
- Let the cookie icing harden for about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
157kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
65mg
(3%)
Potassium
79mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
113IU
(2%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 157 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 157kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 79mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 113IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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