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Witch Hat Brownies

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These Witch Hat Brownies are rich, fudgy brownies topped with whimsical chocolate-dipped cones and festive sprinkles, making them the perfect easy Halloween party treat. They’re simple to make, endlessly customizable, and guaranteed to delight kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
  • 1 cup (90g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 12 chocolate sugar cones (or gluten-free cones)
  • 1 1/2 cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (175g) orange or purple candy melts
  • Sprinkles, edible glitter, colored icing (optional)
  • Mini chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms or Sixlets)
  • 1/2 cup (100g) chocolate frosting or piping gel

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth and slightly glossy (about 2 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  6. Place pan on a wire rack and let brownies cool for at least 45 minutes.
  7. Once cool, lift brownies out using parchment and cut into 12 equal squares. Wipe your knife between cuts for clean edges.
  8. Melt chocolate chips and candy melts separately in microwave-safe bowls, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth. Dip the tips of each chocolate cone in candy melts, then in sprinkles or edible glitter. Let set on wax paper for 10 minutes.
  9. Spread a small dab of chocolate frosting or piping gel on the center of each brownie square. Place a decorated cone ‘hat’ upright on top, pressing gently so it sticks.
  10. Pipe colored icing or attach mini candies around the base of each cone for a hat band. Add extra sprinkles, glitter, or candy eyes if desired.

Notes

Let brownies cool completely before assembling to prevent hats from sliding off. Assemble hats just before serving for best crunch. Easily adaptable for gluten-free or vegan diets with simple swaps. If you can’t find chocolate cones, dip plain sugar cones in melted chocolate. Store brownies and hats separately if making ahead.

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