Servings: 12-16 slices, depending on how large you cut them
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Ingredients:
For the Brownies:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Decoration:
- White fondant (for the mummy wraps)
- Black fondant (for the googly eyes)
- Edible adhesive or water (to attach fondant)
- Optional: a bit of powdered sugar (to dust the surface)
Instructions:
Make the Brownies:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into slices.
Prepare Fondant Decorations:
- While the brownies are cooling, knead the white fondant until soft and pliable. Roll it out to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut strips of fondant (about 1/2 inch wide) to create the mummy wraps. You can vary the lengths for a more whimsical look.
- For the googly eyes, roll small balls of black fondant and flatten them. You can also make smaller white balls to place on top for the eyes.
Decorate the Brownies:
- Once the brownies are completely cooled, use the fondant strips to create a mummy wrap pattern on top of each slice.
- Attach the googly eyes using a bit of edible adhesive or water.
Serve:
- Arrange your mummy brownies on a platter and enjoy!
These mummy brownies will not only be delicious but also a hit at your Halloween gathering. Happy Halloween baking! 🎃
