Description
These Chocolate Confetti Squares are rich, fudgy, and full of colorful sprinkles that add a fun pop to every bite. Perfect as a festive dessert or a delightful treat to share, this easy-to-make recipe combines melted butter, cocoa, and sugar for a moist texture with a vibrant sprinkle topping that makes each square visually appealing and delicious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup colorful sprinkles (jimmies or confetti style)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to make it easier to lift the baked squares out later.
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugar and Vanilla: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, remove the pan from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully and achieve a smooth batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and egg mixture, stirring just until everything is combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture fudgy.
- Add Sprinkles: Gently fold in the sprinkles, reserving a handful to sprinkle on top for decoration.
- Pour Batter and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula. Then sprinkle the remaining sprinkles evenly over the surface.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake to maintain a fudgy texture.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the chocolate confetti squares to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 9 squares.
Notes
- Use parchment paper with an overhang to easily remove the baked bars.
- Do not overbake to ensure a fudgy texture; remove when a toothpick has moist crumbs.
- Colorful sprinkles add a festive touch but can be omitted or substituted.
- Store squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a stronger chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
