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Spooky Surprise Brownies

These fudgy brownies feature a hidden gooey caramel or peanut butter center, adding an element of surprise to a classic chocolate treat. The recipe involves melting chocolate and butter, mixing in eggs and sugar, and layering the surprise filling before baking to achieve a dense, moist texture with a playful, oozing core. Perfect for Halloween or any fun occasion, they combine rich chocolate with a salty-sweet surprise inside.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate good quality preferred
  • 125 g butter unsalted
  • 150 g sugar granulated or brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract preferably real vanilla
  • 100 g all-purpose flour sifted if lumps present
  • 100 g caramel or peanut butter for surprise center

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Heatproof bowl
  • 20x20cm (8x8 inch) baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Toothpick or Skewer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line the baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl along with the butter. Melt them together over simmering water, stirring until smooth and glossy, filling your kitchen with a rich chocolate aroma.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the vanilla extract for a warm, fragrant note.
  4. Gently fold the melted chocolate mixture into the egg mixture, combining until smooth. Sift the flour over the batter and fold gently, just until no streaks remain.
  5. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Drop spoonfuls of caramel or peanut butter onto the batter, spacing them out so they don’t touch.
  6. Cover the filling with the remaining brownie batter, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula to enclose the surprise center.
  7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—it should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  8. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment overhang to lift them out and transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing into squares. The edges should be fudgy and the center gooey, with the surprise visible when cut.
  10. Serve these spooky surprise brownies with a glass of milk or your favorite Halloween treat for a fun, decadent dessert.

Notes

For extra fun, decorate the brownies with spooky icing or sprinkles before serving.