Description
Easy and decadent eyeball brownies are the perfect spooky treat for Halloween or any fun occasion! These fudgy brownies are topped with a simple frosting and candy eyeballs for a fun, edible decoration.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- While brownies are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, if needed to reach desired spreading consistency.
- Once brownies are completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
- Immediately arrange candy eyeballs on top of the frosting to resemble eyeballs.
- Let the frosting set for about 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
- For extra fudgy brownies, do not overbake.
- You can use different colors of frosting or add food coloring for a more festive look.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg