Spooktacular Halloween Brownies
These devilishly delightful brownies are a fun and easy treat perfect for your Halloween festivities, decorated with festive candies.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter Melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Decoration
- to taste Halloween-themed candy (like candy corn, gummy worms, and edible eyeballs) For decoration on top of brownies
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- Once melted, remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the buttery mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake in preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cooling and Decorating
- Allow brownies to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Once cool, cut them into squares and decorate with Halloween candies.
Notes
Don't skimp on the toppings! For extra flair, consider drizzling melted white chocolate over the top. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.