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Dark Midnight Chocolate Brownies

These brownies are a rich, fudgy treat with a glossy, crackled top and deep chocolate flavor, perfect for Halloween or any dark, spooky occasion. They combine melted dark chocolate and butter with eggs and sugar to create a gooey center, while the edges develop a slight char for an intense visual appeal. Decorated with eerie designs, they tell a mysterious story with every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate bittersweet or semisweet
  • 125 g unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
  • 8-inch square baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease your baking pan with butter and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and melt it together with the butter over a double boiler or in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth and glossy. Let it cool slightly so it doesn’t cook the eggs when added.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is pale, thick, and slightly creamy, about 2-3 minutes. This helps incorporate air and makes the brownies lighter.
  4. Fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture gently, using a spatula to combine until smooth and uniform in color.
  5. Sift the flour and salt into the bowl, then gently fold everything together just until no streaks of flour remain. Be careful not to overmix to keep the brownies tender.
  6. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure a flat, uniform surface. The batter should be thick but spreadable.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes. The edges should be firm and slightly pulled away from the pan, while the center remains gooey and shiny, with a crackled top.
  8. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely — this helps set the texture and makes decorating easier.
  9. Once cooled, cut into squares and decorate with spooky designs or edible decorations to enhance the dark, mysterious look. The shiny, crackled surface and fudgy interior make them visually striking and delicious.

Notes

For extra spooky flair, use white chocolate or colored icing to draw creepy eyes or ghosts on top before serving.