Frankenstein Matcha Brownies Recipe
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 oz white chocolate, chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons high-quality matcha powder (ceremonial or culinary grade)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (for melting and decorating)
- 32 candy eyes
- 32 pretzel pieces or mini marshmallows (for the “bolts”)
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 to easily lift the brownies out later.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and white chocolate. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely smooth and melted. Let it cool slightly.
- Whisk the granulated sugar into the melted chocolate mixture. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Sift the matcha powder, flour, and salt directly into the wet ingredients. Using a spatula, gently fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the brownies tough.
- Pour the green batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are set and 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 brownies out and cut them into 16 rectangles. Melt the dark chocolate chips. Dip the top of each brownie into the dark chocolate to create “hair.” Use a toothpick or a small piping bag to draw a stitched mouth and a scar. Attach two candy eyes using a small dot of melted chocolate. Finally, press pretzel pieces into the sides of the “neck” for the bolts.