Mummy Brownies

Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy
Brownies

12

servings
Prep time

14

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

Ingredients

  • For the brownies:
    115 g unsalted butter

  • 200 g dark chocolate, chopped

  • 150 g granulated sugar

  • 100 g brown sugar

  • 3 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 80 g all-purpose flour

  • 25 g unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • For decoration:
  • 100 g white chocolate, melted (for the bandages)

  • Candy eyes (available in most baking aisles)

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C. Line a square baking tin (20×20 cm) with parchment paper.
  • Melt the butter and chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water (or in the microwave in 20-second bursts). Stir until smooth.
  • Whisk in the sugars while the mixture is still warm, then let cool slightly.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well until glossy.
  • Sift in the flour, cocoa, and salt, and fold gently until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the center is just set and a toothpick comes out with a few crumbs. Cool completely before cutting into rectangles.
  • Decorate: Drizzle the melted white chocolate in random lines to create the mummy “bandages.” Add two candy eyes to each piece while the chocolate is still soft.
  • Let set for 10–15 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Tip: To make the mummy eyes, roll tiny balls of fondant for the whites and flatten them slightly. Then, melt a little dark chocolate, dip a toothpick in it, and carefully dot the centers to create the pupils. Let them set for a few minutes before placing on your brownies