Description
These Spider Web Halloween Brownies are a festive and delicious treat perfect for spooky celebrations. Rich and fudgy with a deep cocoa flavor, they feature a fun white chocolate spider web design on top, adding an eye-catching twist to classic brownies. Easy to make and customizable with optional chocolate chips, these brownies are ideal for Halloween parties or seasonal dessert tables.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 1/2 cup melted butter (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for gluten-free version)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Decoration
- 1/4 cup white chocolate or vanilla icing
- 1-2 drops black food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth. Then, add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly until fully combined.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gently stir these dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. If desired, fold in the chocolate chips to add extra chocolaty texture.
- Transfer and Bake: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan, spreading it out smoothly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Down: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan to set properly before decorating.
- Create Spider Web Decoration: Melt the white chocolate or vanilla icing and transfer it to a piping bag or squeeze bottle. Starting from the center of the cooled brownies, pipe concentric thin circles outward. Then, using a toothpick, drag lines from the center to the edges of the brownie to create a spider web effect. If using, add 1-2 drops of black food coloring for contrast in the icing.
- Serve: Cut the decorated brownies into squares and serve your spooky Halloween treats, perfect for parties or festive snacks.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with melted coconut oil.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
- Chocolate chips are optional but add extra richness and texture.
- The spider web design can be customized with colored icing or additional Halloween-themed decorations.
- Ensure brownies are completely cool before decorating to prevent melting the white chocolate.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
