Halloween: Gluten-Free Mummy Brownies
Boo, my ghoulish friends! Halloween is just around the corner, it’s time to get into the spirit of this spooktacular season. Whether you’re a kid or just a kid at heart, there are countless ways to celebrate this hair-raising holiday.
To kick things off, we’re diving into a pot of cauldron-sized fun with a recipe that’s both eerie and delicious: Black Cocoa Mummy Brownies! But before we get to that sweet treat, let’s explore some other fang-tastic Halloween activities that will make your spook season unforgettable.
Carve Pumpkins with a Fiedishly Creative Twist
Pumpkin carving is a classic Halloween activity, but why not put a fiendish spin on it this year? Instead of carving the traditional jack-o’-lantern faces, try carving your favorite movie monster, or emoji, let your creativity run wild. And don’t forget to rost those pumpkin seeds for a tasty, crunchy snack.
DIY Haunted House
Transform your home into a haunted mansion! Decorate with cobwebs, skeleton’s, eerie lighting. Create a creepy atmosphere sure to send shivers down spines. You can even add some spooky sound effects and invite your friends over for a thrilling haunted house tour.
Ghostly Movie Marathon
Why not host a Halloween movie night with your closest pals or family? Pick a selection of classic horror movies or family-friendly Halloween films. Don’t forget the popcorn, candy and maybe a few potions (root beer floats) for a hauntingly delightful cinematic experience.
Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza
For those young (and young at hear) hitting the streets for some trick-or-treating can be a blast! You get to dress up as your favorite characters, knock on doors and stock up on sweets. Just remember to be safe and if you live here in Colorado bundle up to stay warm!
Now for the moment you’ve been waiting for – the recipe for Black Cocoa Mummy Brownies!
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- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Serves: 9
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 cup Butter, Melted
- 1/2 cup Black Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 1/2 cup Salted Caramel Chips
- 2 Eggs
Method
Instructions
- 1)
Preheat your cauldron (oven) to 350* F and spray or line with parchment paper an 8×8 square pan.
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Melt your butter in a saucepan or the microwave and let cool for a few minutes.
- 3)
Mix the flour, black coca powder, sugar and butter until combined.
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Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth as a ghostly whisper.
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Add in the salted caramel chips and pour your bewitching batter into your prepared pan.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out almost clean, while the brownies are still warm press the candy eyeballs wherever you’d like.
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Let the brownies cool slightly, cut and drizzle your favorite frosting to wrap your mummy and enjoy your hauntingly delicious creation!