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Hocus Pocus Spell Book Brownies

Hocus Pocus Spell Book Brownies

Delicious brownies decorated to resemble spell books, topped with creepy eyeball candies for a fun Halloween treat!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 brownies
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowls:
  • Piping Bag
  • Candy thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box brownie mix plus ingredients from box instructions (water, oil, eggs)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • as needed black gel food coloring for frosting
  • as needed eyeball candies for decoration

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the brownie mix according to the box instructions.
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and bake according to the box instructions, typically 25-30 minutes.
  • Allow the brownies to cool completely before removing from the dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, salt, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add black gel food coloring to the frosting until you achieve the desired color.
  • Transfer the frosting to a piping bag and decorate the cooled brownies to resemble spell books.
  • Add eyeball candies on top for decoration.
  • Serve at your Halloween gathering and enjoy!

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Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Keyword Halloween Treat