Description
Haunting Spiderweb Brownies weave delightful Halloween magic across chocolate-rich surfaces. Dark chocolate swirls and delicate web designs invite sweet-toothed guests to indulge in this spine-tingling seasonal treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Baking Enhancers:
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly coat an 8×8-inch baking pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then vigorously whisk in sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt directly into the wet ingredients, folding gently until a uniform batter forms without overmixing.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a level surface.
- Bake for 22-27 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that should emerge with a few moist crumbs. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Melt white chocolate chips with vegetable oil in short microwave intervals, stirring between each 15-second burst to prevent scorching.
- Transfer melted white chocolate to a piping bag or zip-lock bag with a tiny corner snipped off for precision.
- Create the spiderweb design by piping a tight spiral from the brownie’s center, then delicately drag a toothpick from the center outwards to form interconnected web lines.
- Allow the white chocolate design to set for 10-15 minutes before slicing into square portions.
Notes
- Swap cocoa powder with gluten-free flour blend for celiac-friendly brownies that maintain rich chocolate texture.
- Reduce sugar by using ripe mashed bananas or unsweetened applesauce to create healthier, naturally sweetened version.
- Create clean web lines by ensuring white chocolate is perfectly smooth and using a steady hand when piping spiral design.
- Refrigerate brownies for 15 minutes before decorating to help chocolate topping set faster and create sharper spiderweb patterns.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 184 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 61 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 31 mg