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Halloween Dark Chocolate Brownies

These rich, fudgy brownies feature a deep chocolate flavor with a crackly top, offering a cozy, imperfect look perfect for Halloween. Made with dark chocolate, butter, and eggs, they bake to a tender, slightly chewy texture with edges that crackle and caramelize beautifully. Customizable with fun decorations to add a spooky touch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate good quality for rich flavor
  • 150 g unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs at room temperature
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • pinch salt

Equipment

  • Double boiler or microwave
  • 20x20cm (8x8 inch) baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line the baking pan with parchment paper, setting it aside.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter together using a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy. Let the mixture cool slightly to prevent cooking the eggs.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and slightly pale, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gently fold the cooled chocolate-butter mixture into the egg mixture, combining until smooth and integrated.
  5. Sift the flour and salt into the batter, then fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix to keep the brownies tender.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to fill all corners.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are set and slightly darker, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, allowing the edges to firm up and crackle.
  9. Transfer the brownies to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares and decorate as desired for a spooky Halloween effect.
  10. Enjoy your dark, fudgy Halloween brownies, perfect for sharing and decorating with fun, spooky toppings!

Notes

For extra spooky flair, add candy eyes or dust with powdered sugar before serving.