Frankenstein Matcha Brownies Halloween Recipe
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons high-quality culinary grade matcha powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or black frosting (for hair and facial features)
- 32 candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides. This will make it much easier to lift the brownies out for decorating later.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Sift the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the brownies tough. If using white chocolate chips, fold them in now.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- Once cooled, lift the brownie block out of the pan and cut it into 16 rectangles. Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals. Dip the top edge of each brownie into the melted chocolate to create “hair,” or use a piping bag to draw it on. Use a small amount of melted chocolate to stick two candy eyeballs onto each face. Finally, pipe on a zig-zag mouth and “scars” to finish the Frankenstein look.