Get ready to shock and delight your guests with the ultimate Halloween treat that's equal parts terrifyingly delicious and wickedly cute! These Spooky Eyeball Fudge Brownies are not just a dessert – they're an experience that will make your Halloween party the talk of the town. Imagine rich, fudgy chocolate brownies staring back at you with creepy candy eyes, promising a combination of spine-chilling fun and irresistible flavor that will have everyone screaming for more!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 12 candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of the brownies.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the 1 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and 2 cups of sugar. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add the 4 large eggs to the butter-sugar mixture, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Ensure the eggs are fully incorporated before adding the next one.
- Stir in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until evenly distributed.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of cocoa powder. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the 1 cup of chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the brownie batter.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (not wet batter).
- Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- After cooling, carefully lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper (if used) and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the brownies are completely cool, cut them into 12 equal squares.
- To create the spooky eyeballs, place one candy eyeball on top of each brownie square, gently pressing them into the surface to secure them.
- Serve your Spooky Eyeball Fudge Brownies at your Halloween party or any festive gathering, and enjoy the eerie delight!
Tips
- Make sure your butter is melted and slightly cooled to prevent scrambling the eggs when mixing.
- Don't overmix the batter – this can lead to tough brownies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them. The toothpick test should have a few moist crumbs.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for the most intense chocolate flavor.
- Let the brownies cool completely before adding the candy eyeballs to prevent them from melting.
- For a more dramatic effect, use different sizes of candy eyeballs or mix different eye colors.
- Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days – if they last that long!
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 339kcal
Carbohydrates: 57g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 127mg
