Description
Fudgy, chocolate-packed brownies with festive Halloween decorations. Perfect for parties, baking with kids, or spooky celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Halloween-themed candy (e.g., candy eyes, M&M’s, sprinkles)
- Optional: orange and black food coloring (for frosting or swirls)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and stir in the sugar until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth and glossy.
- In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- Add Halloween candies or swirl in colored frosting before baking if desired.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before decorating with more Halloween toppings if desired.
Notes
- Add a cream cheese swirl with orange food coloring for a marbled effect.
- Use peanut butter cups or mini candy bars for a surprise filling.
- Top with crushed Oreos or Halloween-themed marshmallows before baking.
- Make brownie bites using a mini muffin tin for individual treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg