SCAREDY-CAT BROWNIES

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Who doesn't buy extra Halloween candy? Our chewy and fudgy brownies, which are made with a combination of bittersweet chocolate chips and cocoa powder, are topped with peppermint patties and candy eyes for a bite that will make you say boo!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Brownie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for baking pan
1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1 1/4 cups sugar
1/2 pound bittersweet chocolate chips (1 1/2 cups)
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
32 miniature chocolate peppermint patties, such as York
Candy eyes, chocolate chips, and icing pens, for decorating

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly butter an 8-inch square metal baking pan and line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. In a medium saucepan, melt butter, sugar, and bittersweet chocolate over medium, stirring frequently, until smooth. Add to flour mixture and stir to combine. Stir in eggs and vanilla, then let cool to room temperature, 10 minutes.
  • Transfer batter to pan. Press 16 peppermint patties evenly into batter and, with a small offset spatula, evenly spread batter to completely cover patties.
  • Bake until cake is puffed and just set, about 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, 25 minutes, then top with 16 peppermint patties. Let cool 25 minutes more, then decorate peppermint patties with candy eyes and chocolate chip ears. Refrigerate until chocolate is set, 5 minutes. Using parchment, lift cake from pan and cut into 16 squares. Decorate with icing pens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g

Maberi Sharif
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I'm looking for something simpler.


Youtuber Aadit and Tech Minds
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I'm not sure if I can make this recipe.


olerato kubisani
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These brownies look amazing! I can't wait to make them for my friends.


Gemini King
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I'm definitely going to give this recipe a try. It looks like it's easy to make and the ingredients are simple.


Tyrease Brown
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I'm not sure about this recipe. It seems like it might be too sweet for my taste.


Hdhfvhf Ghdd
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


nirmal giri
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These brownies are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Linda Gilbride
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I made these brownies for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Joan Gaduang
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These brownies are so fudgy and chocolatey. I love them!


Hailey Loaeza
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I've been making these brownies for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Jerrie Kreusch
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These brownies were a disappointment. They were dry and crumbly, and the flavor was bland.


Beatrice Mbonabi
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I'm not a big fan of brownies, but these were actually really good. The caramel sauce on top is what really made them for me.


Fartuun Aadan
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These brownies are amazing! I love the gooey center and the crunchy top.


Jay Gore
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I thought these brownies were just okay. They were a bit dry and the flavor was not as rich as I expected.


Soraia Hassani
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These brownies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Charles Brock
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Easy to make and delicious. Will definitely make again!


Bright Adjei
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Yum!


King Official
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These were the best brownies I've ever had! The texture was perfect and the flavor was amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.


Zainab Majeed
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I've made these brownies a few times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so rich and chocolatey, and the caramel sauce on top is the perfect finishing touch.


Jordan Szymczak
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These brownies were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and turned out perfectly fudgy. I'll definitely be making them again.