Description
These easy Halloween brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfectly chocolatey, topped with festive Halloween M&Ms, sprinkles, and candy eyeballs for a spooky yet delicious treat. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, they’re the perfect dessert to celebrate the season.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Topping
- Halloween M&Ms
- Sprinkles
- Candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper and spray it with nonstick cooking spray to prepare for baking.
- Melt Butter and Mix Sugars: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1/2 cup unsalted butter and 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar. Microwave for about 1 minute until the butter is melted, then add 1/3 cup vegetable oil and stir until well combined.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Whisk in 3 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift together 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, and 3/4 teaspoon sea salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and stir just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
- Spread Batter and Add Toppings: Evenly spread the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Top the batter with Halloween M&Ms, sprinkles, and candy eyeballs for a festive touch.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a cake tester or toothpick into the center; it should come out with moist crumbs attached. Avoid overbaking to keep brownies fudgy.
- Cool and Store: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter after adding dry ingredients to maintain fudgy texture.
- Cooling completely before slicing helps the brownies set properly.
- Use parchment paper or foil to make removal from the pan easier.
- Store brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for freshness up to 3 days.
- Customize toppings according to preference or holiday theme.
