Haunted House Fudge Brownies (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Base
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225 g unsalted butter, melted
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400 g granulated sugar
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85 g cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 large eggs
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125 g all-purpose flour
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0.5 teaspoon baking powder
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0.25 teaspoon salt
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175 g dark chocolate chips
→ Decorations
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Assorted Halloween-themed candies (candy corn, gummy worms, mini marshmallows, sprinkles)
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Black icing
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Orange icing
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60 g white chocolate chips, for drizzling
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Food coloring, optional (for icing)
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 23 x 33 cm baking pan or line with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix in cocoa powder and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients in two or three batches, mixing just until combined. Stir in dark chocolate chips.
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Spread brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a knife inserted in the centre comes out with moist crumbs.
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Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before decorating.
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Coat the surface with black icing for a haunted effect. Pipe orange icing, and adorn with Halloween candies. Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the top as desired.
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Let brownies stand a few minutes for decorations to set. Cut into squares and serve.
# Helpful Notes:
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For cleaner squares, chill the brownies before slicing into portions.