Can I make these brownies ahead of time?

Yes! They’re actually better after resting. Make them a day before and decorate the day of.

Can I freeze Halloween Spiderweb Brownies?

You can freeze the undecorated brownies for up to 2 months. Just wrap them tightly. Add the web once thawed.

What’s the best substitute if I don’t want to make caramel?

A thick, good-quality store-bought salted caramel sauce works just fine.

Halloween Spiderweb Brownies – A Spooky and Delicious Treat

Name: Halloween Spiderweb Brownies – A Spooky and Delicious Treat
Prep time: 1 h 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: **For the Brownies**; 150g unsalted butter, chopped; 150g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids); 2 large eggs, room temperature; 220g white caster sugar; 150g self-raising flour; **For the Salted Caramel Sauce**; 100g granulated sugar; 40g unsalted butter, room temperature, chopped; 100g double cream, room temperature; 0.5 tsp salt; **For the Spiderweb Decoration**; 100g white marshmallows; Edible eyes (optional)

Description

Rich, fudgy brownies stuffed with homemade salted caramel sauce and topped with a spooky edible marshmallow spiderweb, perfect for Halloween.

Ingredients

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**For the Brownies**

150g unsalted butter, chopped

150g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)

2 large eggs, room temperature

220g white caster sugar

150g self-raising flour

**For the Salted Caramel Sauce**

100g granulated sugar

40g unsalted butter, room temperature, chopped

100g double cream, room temperature

0.5 tsp salt

**For the Spiderweb Decoration**

100g white marshmallows

Edible eyes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Melt sugar in saucepan over medium-low heat (stir continuously on gas, do not stir on induction).

2. Once amber, remove from heat, whisk in butter, then cream, then salt.

3. Refrigerate 1–2 hours until thick.

4. Preheat oven to 180°C (fan).

5. Line 8×8 tin with baking paper.

6. Melt butter and chocolate in microwave, stir until smooth.

7. Whisk eggs and sugar until frothy, mix in melted chocolate and flour.

8. Spread half the brownie mix into tin.

9. Spoon caramel over, avoiding edges.

10. Cover with remaining brownie mix.

11. Bake 18–20 mins until top is set and edges cracked.

12. Cool fully in tin (minimum 4 hours or refrigerate for 2).

13. Melt marshmallows in microwave 20–30 secs.

14. Use fingers to pull into web strands, drape over brownies.

15. Add edible eyes for effect.

Notes

Let brownies cool completely before cutting.

Use a whisk to blend butter and cream into hot caramel to reduce splashing.

Don’t multitask while making caramel—watch it closely.

For quicker prep, substitute with store-bought caramel.

Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Halloween Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie (1 of 12)
Calories: 310
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg