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Spooky Halloween Brownies

These fudgy brownies are a classic chocolate treat with a dark, glossy crust and dense, moist interior. Perfect for Halloween, they serve as a delicious canvas for spooky decorations and edible decorations, combining rich chocolate flavor with a chewy, crackly top. The simple baking process results in a hauntingly good dessert that’s both fun to make and enjoy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate preferably high quality for richer flavor
  • 115 g butter unsalted preferred
  • 2 eggs large eggs
  • 150 g sugar white granulated sugar
  • 125 g all-purpose flour sifted for best results
  • a pinch salt to enhance chocolate flavor

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line your 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and melt it together with the butter in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture becomes fluffy and slightly pale, and you can see a gentle ribbon when drizzled from the whisk.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar blend, folding gently with a spatula until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Sift the all-purpose flour and salt together, then gently fold them into the chocolate batter, being careful not to overmix; stop once the flour disappears.
  6. Pour the thick batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to fill all corners and create a smooth top.
  7. Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs and the top has cracked slightly.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps develop their fudgy texture.
  9. Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and decorate as desired with spooky edible decorations or food coloring for a Halloween touch.

Notes

For extra spooky effects, add green or purple food coloring to the batter before baking or decorate with candy eyes and edible spider webs after cooling.