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Simple Melted Halloween Jack O’ Lantern Brownies Recipe

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Celebrate Halloween with these simple and festive Melted Jack O’ Lantern Brownies. Rich chocolate brownies are topped with a gooey marshmallow slathered in vibrant orange candy coating, finished with chocolate chip stems and piped jack-o-lantern faces. Perfect for a spooky party treat or a fun family baking activity.

Ingredients

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For the Brownies:

  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks

For the Decoration:

  • 1 package (12 oz) orange candy melts
  • 9 large marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, separated

Instructions

  1. Prepare Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch square pan and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, blend melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well integrated.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined to avoid overmixing. Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks evenly throughout the batter.
  4. Bake the Brownies: Spread the batter into your prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting into 9 squares.
  5. Melt Candy Coating: Line your countertop with parchment paper and place the cooled brownie squares with spaces between each. Melt the orange candy melts according to package instructions.
  6. Decorate with Marshmallows: Using dipping forks or toothpicks, dip each marshmallow into the melted orange candy coating without shaking off excess. Quickly place it on the center of each brownie, tapping gently to create a smooth coating that drips down the sides. Add extra coating if desired for a more dramatic effect.
  7. Add Pumpkin Stems: Before the candy coating sets, place one semisweet chocolate chip on top of each marshmallow to mimic a pumpkin stem. Repeat for all brownies and let the coating harden completely, around 30 minutes.
  8. Pipe Faces: Melt the remaining semisweet chocolate chips in a small bowl as per package directions. Transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag or cut a small hole in a plastic baggie. Pipe jack-o-lantern faces onto each orange-coated marshmallow, letting your creativity shine with different expressions. Allow the chocolate to harden for about 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is cooled slightly to avoid cooking the eggs when mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the brownies fudgy.
  • Bring the candy melts to a smooth consistency by stirring well while melting.
  • If you don’t have dipping forks, toothpicks or small forks will work well for dipping marshmallows.
  • You can substitute orange candy melts with colored white chocolate tinted with orange oil-based food coloring if desired.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Keywords: Halloween brownies, Jack O' Lantern brownies, spooky desserts, marshmallow brownies, candy melt decoration

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