Description
Celebrate any occasion with these festive Patriotic Brownie Bombs featuring rich chocolate brownie circles sandwiched with vibrant red and blue cream cheese filling. Perfectly portioned and decorated with optional sprinkles, these bite-sized treats bring both flavor and fun to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1 box family-size brownie mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup water (or coffee for extra flavor)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- Red and blue gel food coloring
Optional Decoration
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat and Mix Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, two large eggs, vegetable oil, and water (or coffee) until the batter is smooth and evenly mixed.
- Bake Brownies: Pour the batter into a greased baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the brownies are fully baked.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: While the brownies cool, mix the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar in a bowl until smooth. Divide the filling and add red and blue gel food coloring to create vibrant patriotic shades.
- Cut Brownie Circles: Once the brownies have cooled completely, use a small cookie cutter to cut out circular shapes from the brownie sheet, creating the base and tops for the brownie bombs.
- Assemble Brownie Bombs: Place a dollop of the colored cream cheese filling onto one brownie circle and gently press another circle on top to sandwich the filling inside.
- Decorate and Chill: Roll the assembled brownie bombs in sprinkles if desired for a festive look. Refrigerate the treats for at least 30 minutes to set the filling before serving.
Notes
- Using coffee instead of water enhances the chocolate flavor of the brownies.
- Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- You can use any small cookie cutter size to create bite-sized or larger brownie bombs.
- Refrigerating helps the filling firm up for easier handling.
- Sprinkles add a fun decorative touch but can be omitted if preferred.
