Description
A magical brownie recipe perfect for Halloween or festive gatherings, combining rich chocolate flavors with a whimsical touch.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (90 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (180 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (for ganache)
- 8 oz (225 g) dark chocolate (for ganache)
- Green and purple edible glitter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined, then fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Overmixing can lead to tough brownies; stir until just combined.
- Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting.
- Check the freshness of your baking ingredients.
- Always test for doneness with a toothpick.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: brownies, Halloween, dessert, chocolate, baking