Hocus Pocus Spellbook Brownies

4.41 from 42 votes

Start out by making a batch of my favorite one bowl brownies. Cut the brownies into nine squares, dip through chocolate, add a jumbo candy eye, and then decorate with some lines of frosting. Simple as that.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: brownies

Calories: 563kcal

Author: Tieghan Gerard

Ingredients

1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
16 ounces semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-2 teaspoons activated charcoal or black food dye
large candy eyes, for decorating

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, sugar, vanilla, and eggs until combined. Add the cocoa powder, flour, and coffee and stir until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, if using. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the brownies are just set. Let cool and then cut into 9 bars. Freeze for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, in a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave on high for 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval until melted. Let cool 10 minutes. Dip each frozen brownie into the melted chocolate, using a fork to toss the brownie in the chocolate to coat. Remove and allow any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Repeat with the remaining brownies. Freeze for 10 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, black dye (or charcoal), and 1 tablespoon water until combined, adding water if needed to thin. Add the frosting to a ziplock bag and snip a small portion of the corner off the bag. Remove the brownies from the freezer. Add a dot of frosting to each brownie and attach a candy eye. Decorate the spell books as desired. Let the frosting dry and then serve, or keep in and airtight container in a cool place for up to 4 days.

Notes

*Inspired by Delish.

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