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Melted Jack-O’-Lantern Brownies Recipe

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Melted Jack-O’-Lantern Brownies are a festive and fun Halloween treat. This simple recipe uses rich brownies as the base, topped with creamy frosting and decorated with candy pumpkins to create spooky yet adorable jack-o’-lantern faces that are perfect for Halloween parties and gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Brownie Base

  • 1 batch of your favorite brownie mix or homemade brownies, baked and cooled (approximately 9x13 inch pan)

Frosting

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Orange food coloring

Decorations

  • Mini candy pumpkins, about 15-20 pieces
  • Black decorating gel or melted chocolate for faces

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Brownies: Bake your favorite brownie recipe in a 9×13 inch pan according to instructions. Allow the brownies to cool completely before decorating to ensure the frosting won’t melt and slide off.
  2. Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, to reach a thick but spreadable consistency. Stir in vanilla extract and orange food coloring until the frosting is a vibrant pumpkin orange color.
  3. Frost the Brownies: Using a spatula, evenly spread the orange frosting over the cooled brownies to create a smooth surface for decorating.
  4. Add Candy Pumpkins: Place mini candy pumpkins spaced evenly across the frosted brownies, one for each ‘jack-o’-lantern’. These will serve as the pumpkin body for each face.
  5. Create Jack-O’-Lantern Faces: Use black decorating gel or melted chocolate to draw spooky or fun faces directly on the frosting around each candy pumpkin, emulating classic jack-o’-lantern expressions.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Once decorated, slice the brownies around each candy pumpkin to create individual servings. Serve at room temperature and enjoy your festive Halloween treat.

Notes

  • Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
  • You can substitute candy pumpkins with candy corn or other Halloween-themed candies.
  • For a quicker option, use pre-made orange frosting.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • To make frosting vegan, substitute butter with a vegan butter alternative and use powdered sugar without bone char.

Keywords: Halloween brownies, Jack-O’-Lantern brownies, Halloween desserts, festive brownies, candy pumpkin dessert

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