Description
These Chocolate Confetti Squares are rich, fudgy brownies packed with colorful sprinkles for a fun twist. Easy to prepare and perfect for celebrations or casual snacking, they offer a moist and chocolatey treat with a festive appearance.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup colorful sprinkles (jimmies or confetti style)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal of the squares.
- Melt butter and combine sugar and vanilla: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to create a smooth mixture.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in sprinkles: Gently fold in the sprinkles, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top later.
- Pour and top batter: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Evenly sprinkle the reserved sprinkles on top.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake to maintain a fudgy texture.
- Cool and cut: Allow the squares to cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment overhang. Cut into 9 servings and enjoy.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner edges.
- Do not overbake to keep the brownies fudgy; check at 25 minutes.
- You can substitute sprinkles with mini chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- Store leftover squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
