Description
These irresistible spiderweb brownies are rich, chocolatey, and perfect for Halloween. A smooth white chocolate web adds spooky flair, making them the star of any dessert table. Easy to make, fun to decorate, and even better to eat!
Ingredients
**For the Brownies**
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
4 oz unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
**For the Spiderweb Glaze**
½ cup white chocolate chips
¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Melt butter and unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Stir until smooth.
3. Stir in sugar until fully combined.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet, mixing gently until just combined.
7. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the surface.
8. Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Cool brownies completely in the pan.
10. Melt white chocolate chips and heavy cream until smooth.
11. Transfer glaze to a piping bag or plastic bag with corner snipped.
12. Pipe concentric circles, then drag a toothpick outward to create spiderweb design.
13. Let set. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For extra Halloween flair, top with candy spiders or edible glitter.
Best served same day, but can be made 1–2 days ahead.
Freeze uncut brownies (without web) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Halloween
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg