Bombastic Brownies: A Patriotic Fudgy Fiesta

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175u00b0C (350u00b0F) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar until well mixed.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Melt the red and blue candy melts in separate microwave-safe bowls according to package instructions.
10. Once the brownies are cool, drizzle the melted red and blue candy melts over the top, followed by the melted white chocolate chips.
11. Let the decorations set before cutting into squares and serving.