Black Widow Brownie Bites
These Black Widow Brownie Bites are rich, fudgy, and perfect for Halloween parties! Decadent chocolate with spooky decorations to impress your friends and family.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
- Baking Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling rack
- Cookie Cutter or Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- red cinnamon candies
- black licorice
- candy eyes
- chocolate jimmies
Instructions
Prepare Your Baking Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
Melt Chocolate and Butter
- In a double boiler or microwave-safe bowl, combine the 6 ounces of bittersweet chocolate and 1 cup of unsalted butter. Melt them together until smooth, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 room temperature eggs, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures
- Slowly pour the melted chocolate and butter mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until fully incorporated.
Add Dry Ingredients
- Sift in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and gently fold it into the batter until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! Then, fold in 1 cup of dark chocolate chips for that extra indulgence.
Bake the Brownies
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and Cut
- Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan. Once cool, lift them out using the parchment paper and cut them into bite-sized squares or use a cookie cutter for fun shapes.
Make the Chocolate Ganache
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine ½ cup of heavy whipping cream and a few additional dark chocolate chips. Stir until melted and smooth, creating a luscious ganache.
Decorate Your Brownie Bites
- Dip the tops of each brownie bite into the chocolate ganache, then immediately sprinkle with chocolate jimmies. Use red cinnamon candies for "eyes" and cut pieces of black licorice for "legs." Finish with candy eyes to give your brownies a spooky look!
Notes
- Store brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can freeze the unbaked brownie batter for up to a month; thaw before baking.
- Substitute bittersweet chocolate with milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor.