SPOOKY HALLOWEEN BROWNIES

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hands breaking in half to show mid section of one rectangular slice of chocolate brownie, that has been decorated with white chocolate and googly eyes for halloween.

The BEST gooey, fudgy, chocolatey brownies
in less than 1 hour? I’m in!

3 rectangular pieces of brownies decorated with white chocolate and drizzle and googly eyes to mimic Egyptian mummies for halloween

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

  • INCREDIBLE FLAVOR AND TEXTURE – this brownie is super moist, rich and decadent. Each bite is a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave you craving more.
  • CRAZY EASY – straightforward and simple steps making the baking process quick and stress-free, even for beginner bakers!
  • SHINY, CRINKLY TOPS: this recipe will yield wonderful, shiny, and crinkly tops, signature to great brownies. Beating the eggs and sugar thoroughly creates this beautiful texture that everyone loves!

Recipe Ingredients

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Ingredient Notes

Cocoa Powder: use a good quality unsweetened cocoa powder, Valrhona is great! Some other good options include D’Roste and Rodelle;

Coffee Powder: coffee powder helps to accentuate the chocolate flavor – don’t worry you won’t be able to taste the coffee in the brownies! I use Moccona instant coffee, Nescafe is also a good option. Ofcourse you could use freshly brewed coffee. However, if you do not wish to add coffee at all, you can just add hot water, although I highly recommend it!;

All-Purpose Plain Flour: just regular plain flour is all you need for this recipe;

Vanilla: accentuates the overall flavor of the chocolate, use a good quality vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for this recipe;

Chocolate Chips: use good quality chocolate chips for great overall flavor profile. I use Callebaut 811 chocolate chips, Ghirardelli is also a great option;

Egg: use large eggs weighing 55-60g with shell, I use free range.

chocolate brownies zooming in on crinkly tops

RECIPE TIPS

Tips and tricks for making THE BEST CHOCOLATE BROWNIES:

  1. Preheating: Ensure your oven is fully preheated for even baking at 170C or 335F for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Lining the Pan: Grease your pan with butter, then line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean-up.
  3. Room Temperature Ingredients: Bring eggs to room temperature for a smoother batter and great texture in your brownies. If you have fridge cold eggs, place them into a bowl of hot water for 2-3 minutes. Once they come to room temperature remove them from the water and pat dry.
  4. Melt Chocolate and Butter Slowly: Gently melt butter and chocolate chips to prevent burning. In the microwave, heat in short bursts of 15-20 seconds, stirring between intervals. Residual heat will usually finish melting the chocolate, indicating if more heating is needed. Avoid overheating. Alternatively, use a double boiler for gentle melting.
  5. Beat Eggs and Sugar Well: Beat room temperature eggs and sugar until light and fluffy and the sugar will fully dissolve into the eggs. This is key to achieving shiny and crinkly brownie tops.
  6. Correct Flour Measurement: I highly recommend you invest in a kitchen scale to ensure these brownies turn out perfect every time!
  7. Add Coffee Powder: A teaspoon of instant coffee powder enhances the chocolate flavor without making the brownies taste like coffee.
  8. Do Not Overmix: Stir the batter just until the ingredients are combined to avoid tough brownies.
  9. Salt Balance: A pinch of salt perfectly balances the overall flavor of the brownies, enhancing both the chocolate and sweetness.
  10. Avoid Overbaking: Brownies continue to cook as they cool, so it’s better to take them out slightly underdone.
  11. Cooling Time: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before removing it from the pan, to prevent them from falling apart, especially if you have baked them for less time and they are very fudgy.
  12. Cake Pan: An 8″x8″ square baking pan is ideal for this recipe. I prefer the USA Pan Bakeware brand for its well-defined square shape, which creates perfect brownie edges. Other excellent brands include Fat Daddio’s and Mondo. Lighter-colored pans yield softer brownies with gentler baking, while darker pans absorb more heat, resulting in a drier brownies and darker crust.
  13. Oven: Ensure you bake the brownies using conventional heating, i.e. top and bottom heating, without fan. Fan heating dries out the brownies by overcooking them.

MAKE AHEAD TIP
You can make this cake 2-3 days ahead of time,
it tastes even better the following days!

collage comparison image of 2 slices of brownies side by side, showing mid section. one has been left has been baked 22 mins and very fudge/gooey and the other has been baked 28 minutes, it's more dense.

WATCH How To Make It

Storage & Reheating

Reheating: Reheat in the microwave in 10-15 second bursts;

Storage: If you happen to have any leftovers for the next day – store Spooky Halloween Brownies in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for upto a 7 days. I like storing left overs in glass pyrex/decor storage containers. I avoid plastic storage options where possible.

Freezing: You can freeze these brownies for upto 3 months.

I hope you enjoyed this easy Spooky Halloween Brownies recipe! If you gave it a try, please be sure to leave a comment and rating! I’d love to hear your thoughts! Happy Cooking!

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using both hands to break open one piece of spooky halloween brownies to show the inside

Spooky Halloween Brownies

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 337 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 170 g unsalted butter
  • 114 g chocolate chips I use Callebaut 811
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 100 g caster sugar
  • 100 g brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp instant coffee mix 1 tsp instant coffee into 30mL hot water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 96 g all purpose plain flour
  • 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder I use Valrhona
  • pinch of salt
  • 114 g chocolate chips I use Callebaut 811

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven for at least 10 minutes at 170C or 335F;
  • Grease with butter, then line both the sides and base of a 8"x8" baking tray with parchment paper;
  • Heat butter and chocolate chips in the microwave in 20 second bursts until melted, stirring in between, set aside;
  • In a separate bowl, use a hand beater with a double whisk attachment to beat the eggs, caster sugar, and brown sugar for 5-7 minutes until the mixture is fluffy and tripled in volume.
  • Add the melted butter, chocolate, coffee, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture, and mix well until combined.
  • Sift in the all-purpose flour and unsweetened cocoa powder, then add salt. Mix with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  • Add chocolate chips, mix till just combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared 8"x8" baking tray, spread out the batter evenly with an offset spatula. Sprinkle more chocolate chips on top (optional).
  • Bake conventional (top and bottom heating) at 170C / 335F for 22-28 minutes. Depending on how gooey and fudgy you want your brownie to be. Remove from oven according to your preference.
  • Allow to cool completely in the baking tray, remove from tray and cut to desired shape.
  • Decorate by drizzling over white chocolate and place two halloween/googly eyes to mimic an Egyptian mummy.
  • Ready to serve!

Notes

  • These halloween brownies have been removed from the oven at 22 minutes.
  • I highly recommend reading ALL of the RECIPE TIPS above to ensure your brownies turn out perfectly.

Nutrition

Serving: 8gCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 56.1gProtein: 4.3gFat: 11.1gSaturated Fat: 8.3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 4881mgPotassium: 52mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 45gCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
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