Description
Melted Jack-O-Lantern Brownies are the perfect Halloween treat! These fudgy brownies topped with melted orange chocolate and spooky jack-o-lantern faces are both fun to make and delicious to eat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of brownie mix (plus ingredients needed for the mix)
- 1 cup of white chocolate, melted
- Orange food coloring
- Black icing gel
- Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven according to the instructions on the brownie mix box. This will ensure that your brownies bake evenly and perfectly.
- Prepare your pan: Line your baking dish with parchment paper. This not only prevents sticking but makes cleanup a breeze!
- Mix the batter: Prepare the brownie mix according to the package directions, then pour the batter into your lined baking dish. Spread it out evenly.
- Bake the brownies: Pop the brownies into the oven and bake them according to the box’s instructions. Let them bake until they’re done to your preferred level of fudginess.
- Cool and cut: Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely. Use a round cookie cutter to cut the brownies into circle shapes. This is where they start to take on their jack-o-lantern look!
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted. Once melted, add your orange food coloring and mix well.
- Create the melted pumpkin look: Spoon the orange-colored chocolate over the brownie circles, letting it drip down the sides for that “melted” look.
- Add the stem: Place a mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup on top of each brownie. These represent the pumpkin stems and add a cute touch!
- Draw the faces: Use the black icing gel to draw spooky jack-o-lantern faces on the orange chocolate. Get creative here—each one can have its own personality!
- Set and enjoy: Let the chocolate set for about 15 minutes, or until it hardens. Now, your Melted Jack-O-Lantern Brownies are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use parchment paper: Don’t skip lining the baking dish! This prevents the brownies from sticking and makes it easier to remove them from the pan.
- Chill the brownies before cutting: For cleaner cuts, place the brownies in the fridge for about 10 minutes before using the cookie cutter. This will help keep the edges sharp.
- Adjust the food coloring: Want a deeper orange? Add more food coloring to the white chocolate until you reach the desired shade.
- Personalize the faces: Get creative with the jack-o-lantern faces. Whether it’s a mischievous grin or a spooky scowl, have fun with the designs!
- Experiment with candy: You can use different types of chocolate or even experiment with adding sprinkles for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg