Spooky Boo Brownies
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Black food coloring gel
- Edible candy eyes
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until combined.
3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in white chocolate chips.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Let brownies cool completely.
10. To create spooky ghost faces, mix a small amount of black food coloring gel with white chocolate chips melted gently over a double boiler or microwave.
11. Using a toothpick or small piping bag, draw ghostly eyes and mouths onto the brownies.
12. Place edible candy eyes on each ghost face for a fun effect.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes
Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 9 servings
Tips:
Use a toothpick dipped in black food coloring to create fine details for ghost faces.
Allow brownies to cool completely before decorating to prevent melting of the chocolate designs.