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Spooky Brownies

Spooky Brownies
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Spooky Brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate brownies decorated with fun and festive Halloween-themed toppings like candy eyes, mini marshmallows, and sprinkles. This easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create moist, chewy brownies perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Ideal for Halloween parties or seasonal treats, these brownies bring both flavor and fun to your celebrations.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons (70g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Halloween Decorations

  • Candy eyes
  • Orange and black sprinkles
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Edible markers (for drawing spooky faces)

Optional Variations

  • Chopped walnuts or pecans (for nutty twist)
  • Flax eggs and coconut oil (for vegan version)
  • Pinch of cinnamon and cayenne (for spicy kick)
  • Dollops of peanut butter (for peanut butter swirl)
  • Melted white chocolate (for ghostly white chocolate topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
  2. Melt Butter and Mix with Sugar: Slowly melt the butter in a microwave or on the stove. Once melted, stir in the granulated sugar until fully combined to create a smooth and sweet base.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the chocolate flavor in your batter.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing to keep brownies fudgy.
  5. Pour and Bake: Pour the batter evenly into your prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs, ensuring a fudgy texture.
  6. Decorate Your Spooky Brownies: After cooling completely, decorate the brownies with Halloween-themed toppings such as candy eyes, mini marshmallows, colored icing, or sprinkles to create spooky faces, pumpkins, or spiders.

Notes

  • Use good quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
  • Do not overbake; remove when edges are set but center is slightly soft.
  • Allow brownies to cool completely before decorating to prevent sliding or melting of toppings.
  • Prepare decorations ahead of time for smoother and more creative decorating.
  • Cut brownies with a warm knife for clean, precise slices.

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