Decadent Spider Web Brownies
Rich, fudgy brownies with a creamy white chocolate spider web design, perfect for Halloween or any festive occasion. Easy to make with simple ingredients and a fun, eye-catching twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (75 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) heavy cream or whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Whisk to combine.
- In a large bowl, whisk the sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until no streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan lightly to release air bubbles.
- Melt the white chocolate and cream or milk in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth and pourable.
- Pour the melted white chocolate in small dollops or thin lines over the brownie batter. Use a toothpick or skewer to drag lines outward and inward, creating a spider web pattern.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick; a few moist crumbs are ideal.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and slicing.
Notes
Use good quality white chocolate for smooth melting. Add a splash of cream to thin the white chocolate for easier swirling. Avoid overbaking to keep brownies fudgy. Let brownies cool completely before slicing to preserve the spider web design. If white chocolate thickens, reheat briefly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (assuming
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 3
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