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Halloween Fudge Brownies

These decadent brownies feature a dense, fudge-like center with a crackly, crackled top that shatters with a gentle press. Made with rich dark chocolate, butter, eggs, and cocoa powder, they deliver a moist, chewy texture perfect for spooky celebrations. Customizable with spooky toppings, they are quick to prepare and irresistibly satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate roughly chopped
  • 150 g butter unsalted or salted
  • 3 eggs large
  • 200 g sugar white or brown
  • 30 g cocoa powder Dutch-processed for smoother texture
  • 100 g all-purpose flour gluten-free if needed
  • a pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • 20x20cm baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line your baking pan with parchment paper, smoothing it out for an even surface.
  2. Place the dark chocolate and butter into a saucepan and melt them together over simmering water, stirring gently until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  3. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into a mixing bowl and let it cool slightly while you prepare the eggs and sugar.
  4. Whisk the eggs and sugar together in a separate bowl until the mixture becomes thick, pale, and slightly fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Fold the slightly cooled chocolate mixture into the egg and sugar mixture gently, combining until smooth.
  6. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and a pinch of salt into the batter, then fold everything together just until no streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
  8. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are firm and slightly pull away from the pan, and the top crackles when gently tapped.
  9. Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and decorate with spooky toppings like candy eyes, sprinkles, or edible glitter for a fun Halloween look.
  11. Enjoy your rich, fudgy, and crackly-topped Halloween brownies with spooky flair!

Notes

Ensure brownies are fully cooled before cutting to prevent cracking and gooey messes. For extra spookiness, add themed decorations before serving.