Fireworks Blondies – A Festive 4th of July Dessert Bursting with Color

Sweet, buttery blondies loaded with red, white, and blue sprinkles and chocolate chips—perfectly chewy and ready to light up your dessert table.

🎉 Introduction

These Fireworks Blondies are here to spark joy this Fourth of July! 🇺🇸💥

Packed with colorful sprinkles, white chocolate chips, and the gooey richness of a chewy blondie base, these easy-to-make bars are a patriotic favorite. They look like fireworks in dessert form—bursting with flavor and festivity in every bite. Ideal for BBQs, picnics, or a sweet treat while watching fireworks.

🛒 Ingredients

(Makes 12–16 squares)

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 1½ cups light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
• Optional: patriotic M&Ms or red/blue chocolate candies

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prep Oven and Pan

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients

1. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until combined—don’t overmix.
2. Fold in white chocolate chips and sprinkles.

Step 4: Bake

1. Spread the batter evenly in prepared pan.
2. Top with extra sprinkles or chocolate chips if desired.
3. Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is just set.

Step 5: Cool & Slice

Let cool completely in pan before slicing into squares or bars. Serve as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 12–16 bars
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Bake Time: 25–28 minutes
• Total Time: ~40 minutes

🥄 Variations

• Chocolate Twist: Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
• Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture
• Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
• Extra Festive: Top with a drizzle of red and blue candy melts
• Single-Serve: Bake in muffin tins for individual blondie bites

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

• Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days
• Fridge: Stays fresh for up to 1 week (best slightly warmed)
• Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then store in bags up to 2 months
• Reheat: Warm in microwave for 10–15 seconds to soften

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use dark brown sugar?
   Yes—it adds more molasses flavor and a richer color.
2. Do blondies need baking soda?
   No—baking powder gives them just enough lift without making them cakey.
3. Why are my blondies dry?
   Overbaking—pull them out when the center is just set.
4. Can I use boxed cake mix?
   For a shortcut, yes—but texture will be softer and more cakey.
5. How do I get clean slices?
   Cool completely and use a sharp knife wiped between cuts.
6. Can I skip the chocolate chips?
   Sure—use more sprinkles or swap in M&Ms or chopped candy bars.
7. Are these chewy or cakey?
   Chewy! The melted butter and brown sugar keep them soft and rich.
8. Can I double the recipe?
   Yes—use a 9×13 pan for a double batch or two 8×8 pans.
9. What’s the best way to decorate them?
   Sprinkles on top before baking or a drizzle of candy melts after cooling.
10. Can I add food coloring?
    You can swirl red and blue gel food coloring into the batter for a marbled effect!

🏁 Conclusion

With their golden edges, chewy centers, and star-spangled colors, these Fireworks Blondies are sure to ignite smiles at any summer gathering. 🎇🍫

Whether you bake them for a Fourth of July bash, potluck, or just to celebrate summer, they’re an easy win—no fireworks permit needed. Serve with ice cream for the ultimate party dessert!

Adam

Fireworks Blondies – A Festive 4th of July Dessert Bursting with Color

🥄 Variations Chocolate Twist: Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend Extra Festive: Top with a drizzle of red and blue candy melts Single-Serve: Bake in muffin tins for individual blondie bites 🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days Fridge: Stays fresh for up to 1 week (best slightly warmed) Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then store in bags up to 2 months Reheat: Warm in microwave for 10–15 seconds to soften ❓ 10 FAQs Can I use dark brown sugar? Yes—it adds more molasses flavor and a richer color. Do blondies need baking soda? No—baking powder gives them just enough lift without making them cakey. Why are my blondies dry? Overbaking—pull them out when the center is just set. Can I use boxed cake mix? For a shortcut, yes—but texture will be softer and more cakey. How do I get clean slices? Cool completely and use a sharp knife wiped between cuts. Can I skip the chocolate chips? Sure—use more sprinkles or swap in M&Ms or chopped candy bars. Are these chewy or cakey? Chewy! The melted butter and brown sugar keep them soft and rich. Can I double the recipe? Yes—use a 9×13 pan for a double batch or two 8×8 pans. What’s the best way to decorate them? Sprinkles on top before baking or a drizzle of candy melts after cooling. Can I add food coloring? You can swirl red and blue gel food coloring into the batter for a marbled effect! 🏁 Conclusion With their golden edges, chewy centers, and star-spangled colors, these Fireworks Blondies are sure to ignite smiles at any summer gathering. 🎇🍫 Whether you bake them for a Fourth of July bash, potluck, or just to celebrate summer, they’re an easy win—no fireworks permit needed. Serve with ice cream for the ultimate party dessert!

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

bake time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 16 bars

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• Makes 12–16 squares
• 1 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly
• 1½ cups light brown sugar packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¾ cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup red white, and blue sprinkles
• Optional: patriotic M&Ms or red/blue chocolate candies

Method

 

Step 1: Prep Oven and Pan

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease well.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
2. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.

Step 3: Add Dry Ingredients

1. Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until combined—don’t overmix.
2. Fold in white chocolate chips and sprinkles.

Step 4: Bake

1. Spread the batter evenly in prepared pan.
2. Top with extra sprinkles or chocolate chips if desired.
3. Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is just set.

Step 5: Cool & Slice

1. Let cool completely in pan before slicing into squares or bars. Serve as-is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Notes

🥄 Variations
Chocolate Twist: Use semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips

Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture

Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend

Extra Festive: Top with a drizzle of red and blue candy melts

Single-Serve: Bake in muffin tins for individual blondie bites

🧊 Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days

Fridge: Stays fresh for up to 1 week (best slightly warmed)

Freezer: Freeze in a single layer, then store in bags up to 2 months

Reheat: Warm in microwave for 10–15 seconds to soften

❓ 10 FAQs
Can I use dark brown sugar?
Yes—it adds more molasses flavor and a richer color.

Do blondies need baking soda?
No—baking powder gives them just enough lift without making them cakey.

Why are my blondies dry?
Overbaking—pull them out when the center is just set.

Can I use boxed cake mix?
For a shortcut, yes—but texture will be softer and more cakey.

How do I get clean slices?
Cool completely and use a sharp knife wiped between cuts.

Can I skip the chocolate chips?
Sure—use more sprinkles or swap in M&Ms or chopped candy bars.

Are these chewy or cakey?
Chewy! The melted butter and brown sugar keep them soft and rich.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes—use a 9×13 pan for a double batch or two 8×8 pans.

What’s the best way to decorate them?
Sprinkles on top before baking or a drizzle of candy melts after cooling.

Can I add food coloring?
You can swirl red and blue gel food coloring into the batter for a marbled effect!

🏁 Conclusion
With their golden edges, chewy centers, and star-spangled colors, these Fireworks Blondies are sure to ignite smiles at any summer gathering. 🎇🍫

Whether you bake them for a Fourth of July bash, potluck, or just to celebrate summer, they’re an easy win—no fireworks permit needed. Serve with ice cream for the ultimate party dessert!