Spider Web Brownies
Deliciously spooky brownies topped with artistic white icing, perfect for Halloween or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the icing:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons milk (or a dairy-free alternative)
- Black food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until completely melted.
- Mix in granulated sugar and then add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
- Blend in the vanilla extract.
- Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before icing.
- Prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar with milk until smooth, adding food coloring if desired.
- Create the spider web design using a piping bag or a Ziploc bag with a cut corner.
Notes
For best results, avoid over-mixing the batter. Customize your brownie toppings for extra flair!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, Halloween, chocolate, baking