How do you make spellbook brownies from scratch?

Start by baking a rich, fudgy brownie base using ingredients like cocoa powder, flour, eggs, butter, and sugar. Once cooled, top the brownies with a smooth chocolate ganache made from heavy cream and chocolate chips. Finally, decorate with black icing and candy eyes to give them their spooky spellbook look.

What ingredients are in spellbook brownies?

Classic spellbook brownies use simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, eggs, and butter. To enhance the flavor, espresso powder and vanilla extract are often added. Toppings include ganache, candy eyes, and black icing made from confectioner’s sugar and food coloring.

Can I decorate spellbook brownies with kids?

Absolutely! These brownies are a fantastic hands-on activity for little bakers. Just prep the brownies and ganache ahead of time, then let kids add the eyes and stitch patterns with icing or edible markers. It’s messy, fun, and always a hit at Halloween parties.

How do you make the icing for spellbook brownies?

Mix confectioner’s sugar with water a teaspoon at a time until the icing is thick but pipeable. Then add a small amount of black gel food coloring. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the tip snipped off, and decorate with spooky lines and stitches.

Spellbook Brownies – Magical, Fudgy, and Perfect for Halloween

Name: Spellbook Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12 brownies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp espresso powder (optional but recommended); 1/4 tsp salt; 3/4 cup unsalted butter; 2 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 2 eggs + 1 yolk; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 1/4 cups heavy cream; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for ganache); 1 cup confectioner’s sugar; 2–5 tsp water; Black food gel; 8 candy eyes

Description

These spellbook brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for Halloween. Topped with chocolate ganache and decorated like a spooky spellbook.

Ingredients

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1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

2 tsp espresso powder (optional but recommended)

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter

2 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

2 eggs + 1 yolk

2 tsp vanilla extract

2/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For Ganache:

1 1/4 cups heavy cream

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For Decoration:

1 cup confectioner’s sugar

2–5 tsp water

Black food gel

8 candy eyes

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×9 pan with parchment.

2. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, espresso powder, and salt in a bowl.

3. Melt butter, oil, and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, yolk, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla.

5. Slowly mix in melted butter mixture while whisking.

6. Fold in dry ingredients and chocolate chips.

7. Pour batter into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes.

8. Cool completely before ganache.

9. Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, stir to combine.

10. Spread ganache over brownies, chill for 1 hour.

11. Mix confectioner’s sugar with water and black food gel.

12. Pipe stitches on brownies and add a candy eye to each.

Notes

Add edible marker details for extra personality.

Brownies can be made 1–2 days ahead.

Store in airtight container at room temp for 3 days or freeze for 2 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: 325
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 55mg