Spellbook Brownies – Magical, Fudgy, and Perfect for Halloween
These spellbook brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfect for Halloween. Topped with chocolate ganache and decorated like a spooky spellbook.
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
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
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.