Description
These fudgy skeleton brownies are the perfect spooky treat for Halloween! Easy to make and deliciously rich, they’re sure to be a hit with ghouls and goblins of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Optional: White icing or melted white chocolate for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter.
- Stir in 2 cups of granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add 4 large eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips.
- Pour the 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 attached (not wet batter).
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut the brownies into desired shapes. For skeleton shapes, you can use a cookie cutter or freehand cut.
- Optional: Decorate with white icing or melted white chocolate to create skeleton features like eyes and bones.
Notes
- For an extra fudgy texture, do not overbake the brownies.
- Ensure the brownies are completely cooled before cutting to prevent them from crumbling.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins like nuts or sprinkles.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use a good quality cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT30M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American