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Decadent Red Velvet Fudge Brownies with White Chocolate Stars

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Rich, fudgy red velvet brownies with playful white chocolate stars that melt into pockets of creamy sweetness. Perfect for special occasions or a cozy homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons (10 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (130 g) white chocolate stars
  • Cream cheese frosting (optional): 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, 1/4 cup (57 g) unsalted butter softened, 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan lightly with butter or nonstick spray and line with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in white chocolate stars, reserving a small handful for topping.
  7. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Sprinkle reserved white chocolate stars on top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking at 25 minutes with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Optional: Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy. Spread over cooled brownies.
  11. Use parchment overhang to lift brownies from pan. Cut into 9 or 12 squares and serve.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better batter texture. Do not overmix batter to keep brownies fudgy. Measure flour carefully by spooning and leveling. Check brownies at 25 minutes to avoid overbaking. Let brownies cool completely before cutting or frosting. For less melting of white chocolate stars, add them halfway through baking. Resting batter for 10 minutes before baking deepens flavor.

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Keywords: red velvet brownies, fudge brownies, white chocolate stars, homemade brownies, easy dessert, cream cheese frosting, holiday dessert

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