Description
Spooky monster brownies bring Halloween’s playful spirit to life with rich chocolate and whimsical decorations. Creepy candy eyes and colorful frosting turn classic brownies into delightful seasonal treats you’ll love sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Chocolate and Candy:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup assorted candy (like M&Ms, chopped Reese’s, etc.)
Seasoning and Leavening:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage and light greasing.
- Using an electric mixer, blend softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and uniformly smooth.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter-sugar mixture, thoroughly mixing after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract until fully integrated.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, creating a uniform dry ingredient blend.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- Carefully incorporate chocolate chips and various candies into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to spread it uniformly and ensure an even surface.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let brownies rest in the pan for 15 minutes, then carefully lift out using parchment paper edges and transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Once cooled, slice into square portions and serve, revealing the rich, decadent interior.
Notes
- Customize mix-ins by swapping chocolate chips with chopped nuts, crushed candy bars, or dried fruit for unique flavor variations.
- Achieve fudgy texture by slightly underbaking and ensuring ingredients are room temperature before mixing.
- Control sweetness by reducing sugar or using dark chocolate chips for a more intense, less sugary brownie experience.
- Enhance gluten-free option by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, maintaining similar consistency and taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 342
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg