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Spooky Fudgy Spider Web Brownie Bites – Easy Halloween Treat

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These dense, fudgy brownie bites are topped with a simple white chocolate spider web design, making them the perfect Halloween treat. Quick to make and fun to decorate, they’re a family-friendly recipe that’s sure to be a hit at any spooky gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process preferred)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
  • Optional: candy spider rings for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or line with mini parchment liners.
  2. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted. Let cool for about 2 minutes.
  3. Add the granulated sugar to the melted butter and whisk until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until no lumps remain.
  5. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Use a rubber spatula to fold gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or small spoon, drop about 1 tablespoon of batter into each mini muffin cup, filling about 3/4 full.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set and slightly crackly but the centers still look soft. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the brownie bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely (about 30 minutes).
  9. While the brownies cool, prepare the white chocolate glaze. Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
  10. Transfer the melted white chocolate to a small piping bag or a zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Working with one brownie at a time, pipe a small circle of white chocolate in the center, then pipe 3-4 concentric circles around it, spacing about 1/4 inch apart.
  11. Immediately, while the white chocolate is still wet, drag a toothpick from the center outward through all the circles. Repeat 5-6 times around the brownie like spokes on a wheel. Then drag the toothpick from the outer edge back toward the center between each spoke to create the web pattern.
  12. If using candy spider rings, place one on top of each brownie while the chocolate is still wet. Let the white chocolate set completely (15-20 minutes at room temperature or 5 minutes in the fridge) before serving.

Notes

Do not overbake; brownies should be slightly soft in the center when removed from the oven. Use room temperature eggs to prevent the butter from seizing. Let brownies cool completely before decorating to prevent the white chocolate from melting. Work quickly with the white chocolate; if it starts to set, the web pattern won’t form properly. Clean the toothpick between each brownie for clean lines. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and dairy-free white chocolate chips.

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