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Home » Family » Holiday Fun for Families » Red White & Blue Cherry Brownie Cupcakes

May 5, 2018 · Updated April 1, 2021 · 2 Comments

Red White & Blue Cherry Brownie Cupcakes

Desserts· Holiday Fun for Families· Holiday Recipes· Party Recipes· Recipes

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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. 

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.

Patriotic Cherry Bomb Mini Brownies

Read this next: Be sure to check out our collection of 20+ Red White and Blue Drinks to pair with your patriotic party desserts!

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)

Spooning brownie batter into mini cupcake pan

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

Mini brownie cupcakes in pan

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.

Making patriotic brownie cupcakes for 4th of July

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:

Dipping cherries in blue chocolate for 4th of July

Next, gently roll your chocolate dipped cherry in sprinkles:

Dipping chocolate covered cherry in red white and blue sprinkles

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

Red white and blue dipped cherries

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.”

Patriotic brownie cupcakes topped with cherries

Allow cupcakes to set completely before serving.

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.

Grab a free printable copy of our Red White and Blue Cherry Topped Cupcakes

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.
Print Recipe
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Red White and Blue Cherry Bomb 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! Click for step by step photo instructions.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Holiday
Keyword: 4th of July, brownies, cherry, cupcakes, Memorial Day
Servings: 12
Calories: 309kcal
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:

  • 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.
  • 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:

  • Line a cookies sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick silicone baking mat.
  • 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.
  • 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. Dip each cherry into the blue chocolate, roll in sprinkles, and place on your lined cookie sheet to dry.

Put it All Together:

  • 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.

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

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 62mg | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1.2mg

More of Our Favorite Red White and Blue Recipes:

This stunning Red White & Blue Jello Poke Cake is guaranteed to be the star of the party! The perfect patriotic dessert for Memorial Day or the 4th of July.

Patriotic Poke Cake

Red White & Blue Jello Ribbon Salad

These gorgeous Red White & Blue Swirl Cupcakes are guaranteed to steal the show at your next 4th of July party!

Red White & Blue Swirl Cupcakes

 

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Stacey is the creator of The Soccer Mom Blog, a Houston Texas mom blog that focuses on positive living for women and families. She loves to share real food recipes, money-saving tips, parenting encouragement, kids activities, DIY tutorials, home hacks, fitness, and so much more! To get to know Stacey even better, click here.
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