Melted Jack O’ Lantern Brownies Recipe
These adorable Jack O’ Lantern Brownies are a fun and festive Halloween treat that your whole family will love. Rich, fudgy brownies topped with orange candy coating and decorated to look like spooky jack-o-lanterns, they are perfect for Halloween parties or as a special homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownies:
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
Decoration:
- 1 (12 oz) package orange candy melts
- 9 large marshmallows
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips (divided)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8×8-inch square pan.
- Prepare brownie batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. In a large bowl, mix melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Fold in dry ingredients and chocolate chunks, then spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake and cool brownies: Bake for 30 minutes, then cool completely and slice into squares.
- Prepare marshmallows: Melt orange candy melts and dip marshmallows to coat. Place coated marshmallows on brownies.
- Add chocolate chip stems: Quickly top each marshmallow with a chocolate chip to resemble a pumpkin stem.
- Decorate faces: Melt remaining chocolate chips and pipe jack-o-lantern faces onto the marshmallows. Let harden.
- Store and enjoy: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For a spookier look, use candy googly eyes or other decorations to customize your jack-o-lantern faces.
- Feel free to get creative with different colored candy melts or sprinkles for unique variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Jack O' Lantern Brownies, Halloween Brownies, Halloween Treats, Brownie Decorating
