Description
💙🍫 Blue Velvet Brownies are here to take your dessert game to another dimension!
Think classic fudgy brownies—but with bold color and a dreamy blue frosting swirl. These brownies don’t just taste incredible—they look like a galaxy on a plate. Rich cocoa flavor, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and a mesmerizing finish. Perfect for themed parties, bake sales, or just showing off at dessert time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp blue gel food coloring
• ¾ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ cup chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
Frosting Swirl:
• 1 cup vanilla frosting
• Blue gel coloring (1–2 drops)
• Black gel coloring (optional for galaxy effect)
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Batter:
In a saucepan, melt butter. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, cocoa powder, and blue coloring. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
2️⃣ Fold in Dry Ingredients:
Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
3️⃣ Bake:
Pour batter into a greased 9×9 pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 mins. Cool completely.
4️⃣ Swirl Frosting:
In a small bowl, mix frosting with blue and black food coloring. Drop spoonfuls onto the cooled brownies and swirl using a toothpick. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
5️⃣ Chill & Slice:
Refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to set frosting, then cut into squares.
Notes
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Use gel food coloring for best results. Liquid food dyes can dilute the batter and produce dull colors.
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For a richer texture, try adding cream cheese swirls or a layer of Oreo truffle filling before baking.
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Don’t overbake! Brownies continue to cook as they cool. Remove from oven when the center is still slightly soft.
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Cool completely before slicing for clean edges, or refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving.
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Make-ahead tip: Blue Velvet Brownies can be baked a day in advance. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Customize toppings with white chocolate chips, chopped nuts, sprinkles, or caramel drizzle depending on the occasion.
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These brownies are a stunning choice for baby showers, birthdays, holidays, and themed events.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 2.5"x2.5")
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
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