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Spooky Dark Chocolate Brownies

These rich, fudgy brownies boast a glossy, crackly crust and deep chocolate flavor, perfect for Halloween or any dark-themed celebration. The recipe involves melting chocolate and butter, folding in sugar and eggs, and baking until just set. Once cooled, they can be decorated with creepy toppings for a fun, haunting treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate chopped
  • 115 g unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 0.75 cup cocoa powder Dutch-processed
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Double boiler or microwave
  • 9-inch square pan
  • Wire rack
  • Decorating tools

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9-inch square baking pan, setting it aside for later.
  2. In a double boiler or microwave, melt the dark chocolate and butter together, stirring until the mixture is smooth, glossy, and fragrant with a deep chocolate aroma.
  3. Whisk the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture, followed by the eggs one at a time, until the batter is thick, shiny, and well combined.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract, then gently fold in the sifted flour, cocoa powder, and salt, mixing just until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
  6. Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the edges are set but the center remains slightly gooey when tested with a toothpick.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps develop that crackly crust.
  8. Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and decorate with spooky toppings like eyes, spider webs, or drizzled melted chocolate to add a haunting touch.

Notes

Ensure not to overbake to keep the brownies fudgy and moist. Decorating with creepy accents enhances the Halloween vibe!