Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Black food coloring (optional)
- Bat-shaped cookie cutter or stencil for decoration
- Chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until well combined.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and a few drops of black food coloring for a Gotham-inspired look if desired.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated. Mix in chocolate chips or chunks for extra richness.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Decorate with bat-shaped cutouts using melted chocolate or icing. Add black icing outlines for a dramatic effect.
Notes
- Use gelatinous black food coloring for a darker appearance if preferred.
- Cooling fully before decorating helps maintain sharp outlines for bat shapes.
- For extra decadence, top with additional chocolate chunks before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (about 1/16th of the pan)
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
