Description
These Mummy Brownies are a delightful treat with a rich chocolate flavor, enhanced by creamy white chocolate and fun candy eyeballs. Perfect for Halloween celebrations or any festive gathering, they are simple to prepare with straightforward ingredients, ensuring a spooky yet delicious experience for anyone who tries them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 grams) flour
- 3/4 cup (86 grams) dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (196 grams) refined coconut oil melted and cooled slightly or butter for non-dairy-free
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs 50 grams each, out of shell, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate use dairy-free chocolate if you're df
- 24 candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8”x8” pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix melted coconut oil, sugar, and vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time and mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients; stir until almost no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes. Use a toothpick to check; it should be wet or have moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool for about 1 hour, then chill for at least 2 hours to make cutting easier.
- Cut into rectangles to create ‘mummies’.
- Melt white chocolate at half power in 20-second increments in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Place most of the melted chocolate in a piping bag for decorating; use a small amount for eyes.
- Pipe mummy designs onto the brownies.
- Dip candy eyeballs in white chocolate and place on the brownies.
- Chill for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
Notes
For neater cuts, allow brownies to chill completely before slicing.
Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 4 days.
Brownies can be frozen wrapped tightly in plastic for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
