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White Chocolate Firecracker Brownies

Celebrate your 4th of July with these White Chocolate Firecracker Brownies! A rich, fudgy brownie base swirled with white chocolate, topped with red, white, and blue sprinkles, and firecracker candies for an added pop. These brownies are as fun to eat as they are to look at, and they’ll be the hit of your holiday celebration!
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Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chunks or white chocolate chips

For the White Chocolate Swirl:

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup heavy cream

For the Topping:

  • Red white, and blue sprinkles (for decoration)
  • Mini firecracker candies or Pop Rocks optional, for the explosive effect

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Make the Brownie Base:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
  • Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in the white chocolate chunks.

Bake the Brownies:

  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  • Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.

Make the White Chocolate Swirl:

  • In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and heavy cream together in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  • Drizzle the white chocolate mixture over the cooled brownies. Use a knife to swirl the white chocolate into the brownie batter.

Add the Toppings:

  • Sprinkle the red, white, and blue sprinkles over the top of the brownies. Add the mini firecracker candies or Pop Rocks for the explosive crackle, if desired.

Chill and Serve:

  • Let the brownies set at room temperature, or place them in the fridge for about 1 hour to firm up. Once set, cut into squares and serve!