These Spider Web Chocolate Brownies are rich, fudgy and perfect for Halloween celebrations. Topped with a simple white chocolate spider web design, they look impressive but are surprisingly easy to make. They're ideal for Halloween parties, school bake sales or spooky family movie nights.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 16 squares
Ingredients
Brownies
- 200g dark chocolate
- 180g butter
- 250g caster sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120g cake flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
Spider Web Decoration
- 100g white chocolate
- Small piping bag or sandwich bag
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
Line a 20cm square baking tin with baking paper.
Step 2
Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl.
Allow to cool slightly.
Step 3
Whisk in the sugar.
Add the eggs one at a time.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 4
Sift in the flour, cocoa powder and salt.
Fold gently until combined.
Step 5
Pour the batter into the prepared tin.
Spread evenly.
Step 6
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the centre is just set.
Allow to cool completely.
Step 7
Melt the white chocolate.
Transfer to a piping bag.
Step 8
Pipe several concentric circles over the brownies.
Using a toothpick, drag lines from the centre outward to create a spider web effect.
Step 9
Allow the chocolate to set before slicing into squares.
Variations
- Add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Decorate with plastic Halloween spiders.
- Use orange-coloured white chocolate for a festive twist.
- Add chopped nuts for extra texture.
Tips
- Do not overbake for fudgy brownies.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before decorating.
- Refrigerate briefly to help the spider web set.
- Use a sharp knife for neat slices.
Conclusion
Spider Web Chocolate Brownies are the perfect combination of spooky and delicious. Rich chocolate brownies paired with an eye-catching spider web topping make them a standout treat for any Halloween celebration.
