These spider web brownies are the perfect spooky treats to bake this Halloween. They are dark chocolate brownies that are made with both melted chocolate and cocoa powder, so they are super chocolatey and fudgy! The best part? They're made in one bowl and require just 10 minutes of prep.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating "handles" that hang over the sides. Then spray with non-stick spray.
In a microwaveable-safe medium bowl, melt the butter and chopped bittersweet chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring well after every 20 seconds until melted and smooth.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and egg yolk for 3 minutes (this step is crucial). Whisk in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and melted chocolate, just until combined.
Gently fold in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt using a rubber spatula.
Spread the brownie mixture into the prepared pan. Use your rubber spatula to spread out the batter evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, just until the edges are set and the middle of the brownies doesn't jiggle. You can also use a toothpick to check the center (the toothpick should come out clean with just a few crumbs).
Allow the brownies to completely cool (at least 1 hour) before slicing them into bars.
Decorate
In a small bowl, melt the chopped white chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring well after every 20 seconds until melted and smooth. Cool completely at room temperature.
Once cooled, place the melted white chocolate in a piping bag or ziplock bag. Cut a small hole in the corner and decorate each brownie one-by-one.
Start in the center of one brownie and pipe a circle. Make a total of three circles, starting in the center and working your way out to the edge. Use a toothpick to drag the white chocolate from the center of the spiral to to the edge of the brownie. Do this several times until your brownie looks like a spider web.
Repeat with the rest of the brownies until they are all decorated. Keep any leftover brownies in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.
Notes
Baking Pan: Line your 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating "handles" that hang over the sides. Then grease your pan with non-stick spray. This makes extracting the brownies once they have cooled extremely easy.Cocoa Powder: In order to have an intense chocolate flavor, this recipe uses more cocoa powder than flour.Folding: This means we carefully combine our ingredients without stirring or beating. We do this with a silicone spatula until the ingredients are just combined with each other, “folding” everything together.Cooling: To easily cut and serve the brownies, allow them to cool for at least one hour. I like to use a dough scraper to get smooth and even cuts.Decorating: I highly suggest you use a piping bag or a plastic baggie to pipe the melted chocolate onto the brownies.