Description
Indulge in the rich and chewy goodness of Spider Web Brownies, a delightful treat perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion. These brownies feature a fudgy chocolate base that melts in your mouth, topped with an easy-to-make white chocolate spider web decoration that adds creativity and excitement to your dessert table. Ideal for bakers of all skill levels, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a show-stopping dessert that will impress both kids and adults alike. Prepare them in advance, and watch as these spooky delights become the star of your gathering!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch pan with foil and spray it with cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in cocoa powder until well combined and set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil until light and foamy. Add cooled butter mixture and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting them into squares. Decorate with melted white chocolate piped into spider web shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider folding in some chocolate chips or nuts into the brownie batter before baking. If you don’t have white chocolate chips, cream cheese frosting can be piped instead for decoration.