Description
Fudgy chocolate brownies topped with tangy cream cheese frosting and edible candy eyes for a spooky Halloween effect.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 16–32 candy eyes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Stir together melted butter and granulated sugar in a bowl.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt; fold gently with a spatula until just combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until the center is mostly set.
- Cool the brownies completely in the pan before removing.
- Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff and smooth.
- Cut brownies into 16 squares.
- Pipe or spoon a circle of frosting onto each square and press 1-2 candy eyes into the center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American