Graveyard Brownies
If you’re craving Graveyard Brownies, you’re in for a spooky treat twist! These Halloween Tombstone Brownies are not just delicious; they’re a hit at any Halloween party.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- baking pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
Brownie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar for sweetness
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for flavor
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder for rich chocolate flavor
- 0.5 tsp salt to balance sweetness
- 0.5 tsp baking powder for fluffiness
- as needed Decorative tombstone candies for decoration
- as needed Green icing for grass effect
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 °F (175 °C). This is the first step to getting those brownies nice and gooey. Make sure your oven is fully heated before you pop them in for the best results.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Stir until well blended, and you'll notice a shiny texture forming. This is the base of your brownies, so mix it well!
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. The batter should become smooth and glossy. This step is crucial for that fudgy brownie texture we all love.
- Stir in the vanilla extract. You'll love the aroma that fills your kitchen at this point! It adds a lovely depth of flavor to your brownies.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. This helps to evenly distribute the dry ingredients. Once mixed, slowly add this to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Spread it evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Once baked, let the brownies cool completely in the pan. This is the hardest part, but trust me, it's worth it! Cooling helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- Decorate your cooled brownies with tombstone candies and green icing to create a spooky graveyard scene. Let your creativity shine here; the more fun, the better!
Notes
For a richer flavor, try using dark chocolate cocoa powder. If you want to make them gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.