Red White & Blue Cherry Brownie Cupcakes

Add a POP to your 4th of July or Memorial Day party with these colorful Red White and Blue Cherry Bomb Mini Cupcakes!

Red White and Blue Cherry Bomb Brownie Cupcakes

I love patriotic holidays, and I love patriotic desserts!

There’s just something so festive about them, and you can really get creative and funky with your decorating.

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These Cherry Bomb Brownie Cupcakes are the perfect example of everything I love about America themed desserts. They’re a bright explosion of red white and blue fun in one little bite.

They’re easy to whip up for your next summer party (about 30 minutes start to finish) and kids will love to make them too!

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• 1 box brownie mix
• 1 jar Maraschino cherries
• White chocolate melting wafers
• Blue food coloring
• Red white & blue sprinkles
• Coconut oil
• Mini cupcake pan
• Mini cupcake liners

A free printable copy of this recipe with full ingredient amounts and directions is available at the bottom of the post.

Keep reading for photo step-by-step instructions and cooking tips or  click here to jump to printable recipe. 

Patriotic Cherry Bomb Mini Brownies

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To Make the Mini Brownie Cupcakes:

Prepare brownie mix as directed on the package. Spoon 2 teaspoons of brownie mix in each lined muffin cup. (Do not fill beyond 2/3 of the way full)

Bake brownies for about 8-10 minutes. Let cool completely before decorating.

To Make the Red White and Blue Dipped Cherries:

Line a cookies sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat (we love these mats because they are washable, reusable, and nothing sticks to them!)

Drain cherries and pat dry. Chill in fridge for about 10 minutes while your prepare your toppings.

Using a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate.

Use a spoon to place a dollop of white chocolate into the center of each brownie cupcake.

TIP: Make this dollop thick enough that it will stay soft while you decorate your cherries.

Add 2-3 drops of blue food coloring to remaining white chocolate in mixing bowl along with one teaspoon of coconut oil. Stir together until smooth and color is a rich, light blue.

Remove cherries from fridge.

First, dip each cherry into the blue chocolate:

Next, gently roll your chocolate dipped cherry in sprinkles:

Place red white and blue dipped cherries on lined cookie sheet to dry.

Build Your Cherry Bomb Cupcakes:

When coating on cherries is hardened, gently press each cherry into the center of the white chocolate on cupcakes. If needed, add a bit of the remaining blue chocolate from your mixing bowl under the cherry to act as a “glue.”

Allow cupcakes to set completely before serving.

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Red White and Blue Cherry Bomb Brownie Cupcakes

Prep Time

20 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Add a *POP* to your 4th of July or Memorial Day party with these colorful Red White and Blue Cherry Bomb Mini Cupcakes! Click for step by step photo instructions.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Holiday

Keyword: 4th of July, brownies, cherry, cupcakes

Servings: 12

Calories: 309 kcal

Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom

Ingredients

• 1 box brownie mix
• 1 jar Maraschino cherries
• 2 cups white chocolate melting wafers
• 2-3 drops blue food coloring
• red white & blue sprinkles
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

To Make the Mini Brownie Cupcakes:

1. Prepare brownie mix as directed on the package. Spoon 2 teaspoons of brownie mix in each lined muffin cup. (Do not fill beyond 2/3 of the way full) Bake for about 8-10 minutes. Let cool.

2. Spoon 2 teaspoons of brownie mix in each lined muffin cup and bake for 8-10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before decorating.

To Make the Red White and Blue Dipped Cherries:

1. Line a cookies sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat.

2. Drain cherries and pat dry. Chill in fridge for about 10 minutes while your prepare your toppings.
3. Using a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate.
4. Use a spoon to place a dollop of white chocolate into the center of each brownie cupcake.
5. Add 2-3 drops of blue food coloring to remaining white chocolate in mixing bowl along with one teaspoon of coconut oil. Stir together until smooth and color is a rich, light blue.
6. Remove cherries from fridge. Dip each cherry into the blue chocolate, roll in sprinkles, and place on your lined cookie sheet to dry.

Put it All Together:

1. When coating on cherries is hardened, gently press each cherry into the center of the white chocolate on cupcakes. If needed, add a bit of the remaining blue chocolate from your mixing bowl under the cherry to act as a "glue."
2. Allow cupcakes to set completely before serving.

Recipe Notes

Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition Facts

Red White and Blue Cherry Bomb Brownie Cupcakes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 4mg 1%

Sodium 143mg 6%

Potassium 62mg 2%

Total Carbohydrates 46g 15%

Sugars 34g

Protein 3g 6%

Vitamin A 0.1%

Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 4.4%

Iron 6.9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

More of Our Favorite Red White and Blue Recipes:

Patriotic Poke Cake

Red White & Blue Jello Ribbon Salad

Red White & Blue Swirl Cupcakes

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Last updated on May 10th, 2018 at 02:03 pm