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Spooky Halloween Brownies

These rich, fudgy brownies are transformed into a spooky treat perfect for Halloween. They feature a dense chocolate base decorated with creepy accents like candy eyes and edible blood, making them both indulgent and delightfully creepy. The final result is a glossy, crackled top with moist, chewy interior, perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate chopped or in chips
  • 150 g butter unsalted
  • 3 eggs large
  • 250 g sugar
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
  • food coloring black food coloring for spooky accents
  • candy eyes candy eyes for decoration
  • edible blood edible blood optional for extra creepiness

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 20x20cm baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife or pizza cutter

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (347°F) and line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Place the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and melt them together over simmering water, stirring until the mixture is smooth and glossy. Let it cool slightly while you prepare the other ingredients.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until the mixture is slightly frothy and light in color. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture, stirring gently until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Fold in the flour until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix, which keeps the brownies tender.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Add a few drops of black food coloring into the batter and swirl gently for a spooky effect.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. The top should be crackly and shiny.
  8. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, allowing them to firm up and develop that perfect fudgy texture.
  9. Transfer the brownies onto a wire rack or cutting board. Once completely cooled, cut into squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  10. Decorate your spooky brownies by placing candy eyes on top and adding edible blood or other creepy accents. Get creative with your decorations for a truly haunting look.
  11. Serve your creepy, chocolatey treats at your Halloween party and enjoy the festive, fudgy goodness with a spooky twist!

Notes

Feel free to customize decorations with natural food coloring or themed edible items. For an extra creepy effect, use black food coloring in the batter or decorate with red edible blood for a gory touch.