Description
These Chocolate Confetti Squares are fudgy, rich, and bursting with colorful sprinkles for a fun twist on classic chocolate brownies. With a tender crumb and a glossy, crackly top, these bars are easy to make and perfect for celebrations or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter Mixture
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Wet Ingredients
- 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 Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift out the baked bars later.
- Melt Butter and Mix Sugar: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter completely. Remove from the heat and stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. This will help create a smooth batter with a good structure.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the butter and egg blend. Stir gently but thoroughly just until the batter comes together—avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
- Fold in Sprinkles: Gently fold in most of the colorful sprinkles, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top. This adds bursts of sweet color throughout the brownies.
- Pour Batter and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the surface evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining sprinkles evenly over the top for a festive finish.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick near the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter. Avoid overbaking to maintain a fudgy texture.
- Cool and Cut: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment overhang to lift the whole slab out, then cut into 9 equal squares for serving.
Notes
- Use good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- For best results, do not overmix once the flour is added to keep the brownies tender.
- Colorful sprinkles don’t melt fully but add a fun texture and look.
- Make sure to let the brownies cool fully; warm brownies are more fragile and harder to cut cleanly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
