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Graveyard Brownies

Graveyard Brownies that Will Haunt Your Halloween Party

These Graveyard Brownies are a spooky dessert that's perfect for Halloween parties!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture; for dairy-free use margarine or coconut oil.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Provides necessary structure; gluten-free flour can also be used.
  • ¾ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Delivers deep chocolate flavor; consider Dutch-processed cocoa for smoother taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent for a lighter texture.
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor; regular salt can work.
  • 8 ounces Semisweet or Bittersweet Chocolate Adds intense flavor; dark chocolate can substitute.
  • 1½ cups Sugar Sweetens brownies; brown sugar adds caramel hint.
  • 4 large Eggs Provides moisture and binds ingredients; use flax eggs for egg-free.
Decorations
  • 8 pieces Chocolate Milano Cookies Serve as adorable gravestones.
  • 1 marker Black Food-Safe Marker or Royal Icing Used for decorative gravestones; icing can be tinted.
  • 1 cup Oreo Thins Crushed to mimic dirt.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter and line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of unsalted butter and 8 ounces of semisweet chocolate over low heat, stirring until melted.
  3. Add 1 ½ cups of sugar to the melted mixture, stir to combine, and allow to cool slightly.
  4. Incorporate 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing vigorously after each addition.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup of flour, ¾ cup of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients.
  6. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for at least 20 minutes.
  9. Sprinkle crushed Oreo Thins over the top, place Chocolate Milano Cookies as gravestones, and decorate with a black food-safe marker or royal icing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for 3 months.

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