Description
Spooky Halloween Brownies are fudgy, rich chocolate treats perfect for the ghoulish holiday. Decorated with candy eyes and sprinkles, these brownies bring festive fun to any Halloween gathering, offering a delightful balance of decadent chocolate flavor and playful design.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup chocolate sprinkles (for topping)
- Candy eyes (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and cocoa powder together until smooth.
- Remove from heat, whisk in the sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- Fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle chocolate sprinkles on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean but slightly moist.
- Let cool before decorating with candy eyes.
Notes
- For perfectly fudgy brownies, avoid overmixing once you combine wet and dry ingredients.
- Use high-quality chocolate for richer flavor.
- Allow your brownies to cool completely before cutting for neater squares.
- Store your Halloween brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg