Description
This Halloween Brownies recipe features rich, fudgy brownies with a delightful browned butter base and a touch of unsweetened baking chocolate. Topped with festive candy such as M&Ms, sprinkles, eyeballs, and candy corn, these brownies are perfect for Halloween celebrations, bringing both visual fun and decadent flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 4 ounces (113g) unsweetened baking chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (20g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ⅓ cups (162g) all-purpose flour
Toppings
- M&Ms
- Sprinkles
- Edible eyes
- Candy corn
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of brownies after baking.
- Brown the butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Cook it while stirring frequently for about 6 minutes. The butter will foam, reduce, then foam again. Watch carefully as the foam turns light brown and the butter becomes an amber color, swirling gently to prevent burning. Once browned, immediately remove from heat.
- Melt the chocolate: Add the coarsely chopped unsweetened baking chocolate to the browned butter and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: Stir in the granulated sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and salt, and mix thoroughly.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder until combined, then fold in the all-purpose flour gently until the batter is uniform without overmixing.
- Pour and decorate: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle top with Halloween-themed decorations such as M&Ms, sprinkles, edible eyes, and candy corn to add festive flair.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes. Brownies are ready when a toothpick inserted about 2 inches from the edge comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, ensuring fudgy texture. Avoid overbaking for gooey brownies.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the foil. Slice into bars and serve.
Notes
- Test doneness by inserting a toothpick about 2 inches from the edge; a few moist crumbs should remain for fudgy brownies.
- Using a metal pan is recommended for best baking performance and even heat distribution.
- Do not overbake to maintain a gooey, fudgy texture.
- You can customize toppings to match your Halloween theme or personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximately 2x2 inch piece)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
