Creepy Halloween Fudgy Brownies (Printer-Friendly Version)

Extra fudgy brownies topped with a thick glaze and eerie decorations for a playful Halloween scare.

# Required Ingredients:

01 - 125 g unsalted butter, melted

02 - 200 g granulated pure cane sugar

03 - 2 large eggs

04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

05 - 75 g Dutch-process cocoa powder

06 - 75 g plain flour

07 - 0.5 teaspoon fine salt

08 - 100 g dark chocolate, chopped

09 - 20 g unsalted butter

10 - Royal icing finger candies or edible chopped finger decorations

11 - Red coloured gel icing

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C. Line a 20 x 20 cm square baking tin with baking paper.

02 - Whisk melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until glossy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.

03 - Sift in cocoa powder, plain flour, and salt. Fold gently with a spatula until a consistent batter forms.

04 - Pour batter into prepared tin and smooth surface. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until set at edges but fudgy in centre. Cool completely in tin.

05 - Melt dark chocolate with butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Stir until smooth and glossy.

06 - Spread chocolate glaze evenly over cooled brownies. Decorate with royal icing finger candies and pipe red gel icing for a creepy effect.

07 - Allow glaze to set before slicing into pieces. Serve to guests for a spooky treat.

01 - Allow brownies to cool fully prior to glazing to prevent melting or streaks in the topping.