Rich chocolate brownies get a Halloween makeover with pumpkin-shaped decorations and orange-and-black sprinkles. This easy dessert is great for parties, school events, and Halloween gatherings.


            
                
                    Recipe
                    Halloween Pumpkin Brownies
                
                
            
            
                Prep time15 minutes
                Cooking time25 minutes
                Servings16 brownies
            
            
                Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chocolate chips
Orange decorating icing
Green decorating icing
Halloween sprinkles
                Equipment
Saucepan
Mixing bowl
Whisk
8-inch square baking pan
Parchment paper
Cooling rack
Piping bags
                Step-by-Step Instructions
1Preheat the oven to 175°C and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
2Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and let it cool slightly.
3Whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
4Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
5Fold in the chocolate chips.
6Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
7Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until the center is set but still slightly fudgy.
8Cool completely before cutting into squares.
9Decorate each brownie with a small pumpkin shape using orange and green icing, then finish with Halloween sprinkles.