Description
Indulge in the whimsical delight of Melted Jack O’ Lantern Brownies this Halloween! These fudgy brownies come topped with vibrant orange candy melts and playful jack-o-lantern faces, making them a festive treat that’s perfect for parties or family gatherings. With a simple recipe using pantry staples, these treats are not only fun to decorate but also deliciously satisfying. Whether you’re hosting a spooky movie night or looking for a unique dessert to impress your guests, these brownies are sure to steal the show. Get ready to enjoy a rich chocolate experience with a creative twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 (12 oz) package orange candy melts
- 9 large vegan marshmallows
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8×8-inch square pan.
- In one bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. In another bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined. Fold in dry ingredients and chocolate chunks.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Melt orange candy melts as instructed on the package. Dip vegan marshmallows into the melted candy and place them on each brownie.
- Add a chocolate chip on top of each marshmallow for decoration and let set before piping faces with melted chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg