Red velvet 4th of July brownies have a rich burgundy red hue and pockets of red, blue and white M&Ms – they’re scrumptious and easy 4th of July treats that you’ll want to add to your holiday gatherings.
Serve them slightly warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Why You’ll Love These Red Velvet 4th of July Brownies
Perfect for beginner bakers – this recipe is easy enough for those who don’t do much baking. The recipe steps are straightforward. Plus, you likely already have most of the ingredients at home.
A serious crowd pleaser – while I love regular brownies, these red velvet brownies with red, blue and white M&Ms make them an instant hit for your 4th of July gatherings.
Indulgent flavor and texture – these 4th of July brownies are chewy, moist, dense, and loaded with pockets of soft M&Ms that will make you want to go back for more!
They store well – while this doesn’t happen in my house, if you do manage to have leftovers, these brownies store really well. Get to enjoy them later on or make a batch ahead of your 4th of July festivities.
Red Velvet 4th of July Brownies Ingredients
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, browned
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red Food Dye
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup red, white and blue M&M’s
Try these easy 4th of July recipes next:
- Red White Blue 4th of July Popsicles
- Red, White and Blue Lasagna/Lush Dessert
- 4th of July Cheesecake Mousse Ice Cream Cones
- Star Spangled Strawberries
- Red White Blue 4th of July S’mores Dip
- July 4th Red, White & Blue Charcuterie Cups
- 4th of July Patriotic Veggie Charcuterie Board
How To Make Red Velvet 4th of July Brownies
Always start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat until brown and nutty. Transfer the melted butter to a large mixing bowl and add the chocolate chips.
Allow the chocolate chips to sit in the heated butter for a minute to soften, and then stir until the ingredients are completely combined.
Add the salt and both sugars (white and brown) to the same mixing bowl and whisk well.
Add the eggs and vanilla. Whisk again until combined and smooth. Next, mix the red food dye into the brownie mixture until a deep burgundy red color is created.
Fold the cocoa powder and flour into the batter until fully combined and thick in consistency. You can add any extra red dye at this stage if you want a deeper red color, especially if you feel that the brownies are too brown.
Add the red, white, and blue M&Ms to the bowl of batter and gently fold them into the brownie batter.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Add extra M&M’s on top of the batter for better visibility of the festive red, white and blue colors.
Bake these brownies for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick or knife inserted comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the baking dish.
Lift the baked brownie slab out of the baking dish by the parchment paper overhanging and place it on a kitchen board or another level and hard surface. Cut the brownie slab into squares and serve!
Storage Instructions for Red Velvet 4th of July Brownies
Here are my storage tips for keeping these 4th of July treats as tasty, moist, and fudgy as the day they were made:
Room Temperature
These patriotic brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-5 days. If you want to ensure that they don’t dry out, wrap them individually in plastic wrap or foil and store them in an airtight container.
In The Fridge
Storing your brownies in the fridge will extend their shelf-life by 1-2 weeks. I recommend that you wrap each brownie square in plastic wrap or foil and then store them in an airtight container or sealable bag in the fridge. This will prevent the brownies from drying out.
Only store your 4th of July brownies in the fridge once they are completely cool.
Freezing
Once completely cool, store individually wrapped brownies in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw the brownies overnight in the fridge and enjoy them chilled or let them rest at room temperature first.
Here are some more 4th of July recipes to try:
- 15 Easy Patriotic 4th of July Charcuterie Boards
- 47 Easy Red White Blue 4th of July Desserts
- 30 Fabulous 4th of July Party Foods
- 50 Easy 4th July Treats
- 35 Easy 4th of July Appetizer Recipes & Ideas
Red Velvet 4th of July Brownies
Equipment
- 8×8 Baking Dish
- Parchment paper
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter browned
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red Food Dye
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup red, white and blue M&M’s
Instructions
- Always start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat until brown and nutty. Transfer the melted butter to a large mixing bowl and add the chocolate chips.
- Allow the chocolate chips to sit in the heated butter for a minute to soften, and then stir until the ingredients are completely combined.
- Add the salt and both sugars (white and brown) to the same mixing bowl and whisk well.
- Add the eggs and vanilla. Whisk again until combined and smooth. Next, mix the red food dye into the brownie mixture until a deep burgundy red color is created.
- Fold the cocoa powder and flour into the batter until fully combined and thick in consistency. You can add any extra red dye at this stage if you want a deeper red color, especially if you feel that the brownies are too brown.
- Add the red, white, and blue M&Ms to the bowl of batter and gently fold them into the brownie batter.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Add extra M&M’s on top of the batter for better visibility of the festive red, white and blue colors.
- Bake these brownies for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick or knife inserted comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the baking dish.
- Lift the baked brownie slab out of the baking dish by the parchment paper overhanging and place it on a kitchen board or another level and hard surface. Cut the brownie slab into squares and serve!
