Description
Delight in these Easy Halloween Brownies 3 Ways, perfect for your spooky celebrations! Subtle flavors and a festive twist make these brownies a go-to treat this Halloween season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup salted butter melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso
- Chocolate Frosting: 1/4 Cup salted butter room temperature
- 1/4 Cup milk
- 1/4 Cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Pinch of salt
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and instant espresso (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the room temperature butter and milk, then add cocoa powder and salt. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and decorate as desired for Halloween.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings for a Halloween theme! Sprinkles, candies, or edible eyes work great.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Easy Halloween Brownies, Halloween desserts, brownie recipe, festive treats