Brownie Cupcake for Halloween: A Spooky Treat Recipe!
Delicious brownie cupcakes perfect for Halloween, decorated to look spooky and festive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Halloween-themed decorations (e.g., candy eyes, sprinkles)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat.
- Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely before decorating.
- Decorate with Halloween-themed decorations as desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chocolate chips to the batter.
- Store leftover cupcakes in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to customize decorations based on your Halloween theme.