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Spooky Halloween Brownies

These rich, fudgy brownies feature smoky, almost burnt edges with a surprise inside of colorful candy corn and playful decorations. The recipe involves melting dark chocolate and butter, mixing in eggs and flour, and baking until moist and tender. Once cooled, they’re decorated for a fun, eerie Halloween treat with a delightfully chewy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate chopped into pieces
  • 115 g unsalted butter cut into small cubes
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 250 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 65 g all-purpose flour
  • 30 g cocoa powder natural or Dutch-processed
  • 100 g candy corn mini or regular size, for decoration

Equipment

  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • 20cm (8-inch) square pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls and whisks
  • Knife and ruler

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line the square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy. The mixture should be fragrant and smooth to the touch.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is frothy and slightly lighter in color, about 2 minutes.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate and butter into the egg mixture, stirring gently until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Sift the flour and cocoa powder into the wet mixture, then fold gently with a spatula until just incorporated. The batter should be thick and shiny.
  6. Stir in the candy corn for bursts of color and fun throughout the batter if desired.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are slightly firm and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for about an hour. This helps set the texture and makes cutting easier.
  10. Lift the cooled brownies out of the pan using the parchment overhang, then cut into squares with a sharp knife.
  11. Decorate the brownies with black icing, edible eyes, or additional candy corn to create spooky, playful designs perfect for Halloween.
  12. Enjoy these decadent, festive brownies that combine deep chocolate flavor with a fun, colorful Halloween twist!

Notes

For extra smoky edges, broil the brownies for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, but keep a close eye to prevent burning. Decorating with edible eyes or black icing adds a spooky touch perfect for Halloween parties.