Halloween Spiderweb Brownies (Printer-Friendly Version)
Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with a spooky spiderweb icing design, ideal for festive celebrations.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
→ Add-ins and Decoration
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
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White decorating icing for spiderweb design
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Small candy spiders (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, continuing to whisk until fully incorporated.
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Sift in cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. Gently fold the mixture until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
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Optionally fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
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Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
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Using white decorating icing, pipe a spiral onto each brownie square. Drag a toothpick from the center outward to form a spiderweb pattern.
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Optionally place small candy spiders on top for an added festive effect.
# Additional Tips:
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Avoid overbaking to maintain fudgy texture; test doneness with a toothpick for moist crumbs.