Jack-O’-Lantern Brownies
Jack-O’-Lantern Brownies are the perfect Halloween treat that combines rich, fudgy chocolate with festive pumpkin-themed decorations. These delightful brownies are easy to make, making them a hit at any gathering. With vibrant orange frosting and playful jack-o’-lantern faces, they’re sure to be the centerpiece of your Halloween celebrations. Bake up a batch and experience the spooky fun that will bring laughter and joy to family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- Orange food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar until blended. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Sift in cocoa powder and flour; mix gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- While cooling, whip together butter and powdered sugar for frosting; add orange food coloring until desired shade is reached.
- Once brownies have cooled completely, frost evenly and decorate with jack-o’-lantern faces using black icing or melted chocolate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg