Description
Spider Web Brownies are a deliciously rich and fudgy treat featuring dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and a unique spider web design made from melted marshmallows. Perfect for Halloween or any spooky occasion, these brownies combine classic chocolate flavors with fun, decorative candy eyes to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Brownie Batter
- 12 oz dark chocolate chips (70% dark chocolate or semi-sweet, divided)
- ½ cup flavorless oil (canola or sunflower oil)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (or plain flour)
- ¼ cup black cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (or caster sugar)
- ½ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (or icing sugar)
Decoration
- 3 oz marshmallows (mini or regular)
- Edible candy eyes (or other decorative candies)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan. Line a square baking pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt first half of chocolate. Place 6 oz of the chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan with simmering water. Make sure the water does not touch the bowl base. Melt chocolate gently on medium-low heat until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients. While chocolate melts, whisk together oil, vanilla extract, eggs, and egg yolk in a large bowl until combined.
- Combine chocolate and eggs. Let the melted chocolate cool for a couple of minutes to avoid cooking the eggs. Slowly pour the chocolate into the egg mixture while whisking continuously to create a smooth blend.
- Add sugars and dry ingredients. Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar. Sift together the flour, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and salt, then fold these dry ingredients gently into the batter with a spatula until just combined.
- Fold in remaining chocolate chips. Add the remaining 6 oz of chocolate chips to the batter and fold them in evenly.
- Bake the brownies. Spoon the batter into the lined pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the center of the oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Cool brownies. Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan for 1 to 2 hours.
- Melt marshmallows. Melt the marshmallows gently in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth.
- Prepare marshmallow web. Remove from heat and let the marshmallow cool just enough so you can handle it without burning yourself. Pinch a bit of the melted marshmallow and pull apart slowly with both hands to create thin strands that resemble spider webs.
- Decorate brownies. Drape the marshmallow strands over the cooled brownies, allowing them to cling to the edges to hold in place. Repeat until the desired web coverage is achieved.
- Add finishing touches. Place edible candy eyes or other spooky candies on top of the webbing. Slice and serve your spooky spider web brownies.
Notes
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.
- Let the melted chocolate cool slightly before adding to eggs to prevent scrambling.
- Use black cocoa powder for a darker and richer brownie color, but you can use regular cocoa as a substitute.
- Be gentle when folding ingredients to keep batter airy yet thick.
- Carefully handle melted marshmallows as they can be hot and sticky.
- Edible candy eyes can be found at most baking supply stores or online, alternatively use small candies.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
