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BEST Spooky Brownies Ever

These spooky brownies are the perfect Halloween treat, offering a fudgy and intensely chocolatey experience. Decorated with ghoulish perfection, they're guaranteed to be the hit of any Halloween gathering and are much better than store-bought versions.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • White chocolate chips
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Candy eyeballs
  • Pretzel sticks
  • Green candy melts
  • Red gel food coloring

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Piping bag or Ziploc bag
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Toothpicks

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  8. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
  9. Cut the cooled brownies into squares.
  10. For Ghost Brownies: Melt white chocolate chips and dip the top of each brownie into the melted chocolate. Place two candy eyeballs on each brownie while the chocolate is still wet.
  11. For Spiderweb Brownies: Melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle in concentric circles on top of each brownie. Drag lines from the center outwards with a toothpick to create a spiderweb effect.
  12. For Monster Brownies: Melt green candy melts and dip the top of each brownie into the melted chocolate. Attach candy eyeballs and pretzel sticks for 'horns' or 'hair'.
  13. For Bloody Brownies: Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over brownies. Mix a few drops of red gel food coloring with a tiny bit of water and drizzle sparingly over the white chocolate.

Notes

Don't overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies. Use room temperature eggs for a smoother batter. Cool brownies completely before cutting and decorating. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Feel free to customize with different candies, sprinkles, or edible glitter.