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Boneyard Brownies Recipe

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These Boneyard Brownies combine the rich flavors of classic red velvet brownies with a decadent chocolate topping and crunchy Oreo cookie crumbs, finished with festive chocolate skull decorations. Perfect for Halloween or any occasion that calls for a spooky yet delicious treat.

Ingredients

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Brownies

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 cup milk chocolate melting wafers, divided (e.g., Stover & Company)
  • 8 Oreo cookies, crumbs

Skull Chips Garnish

  • ½ cup milk chocolate melting wafers

Instructions

  1. Make Skull Chips: Place ½ cup of milk chocolate melting wafers into a small piping bag and secure it with a rubber band. Melt the chocolate in the microwave following package instructions. Snip the tip of the bag and carefully pipe small amounts into a tiny skull mold. Freeze the mold for 3-5 minutes until set. Unmold the chocolate skulls. Repeat the melting and molding process as needed, microwaving chocolate at half power in 30-second intervals to prevent hardening.
  2. Prepare Brownie Pan: Preheat your oven to 350℉ (175℃). Line an 8 x 8 x 2-inch brownie pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. Make Oreo Crumbs: Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until coarse crumbs form. Set aside for topping.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer, cream together the room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, lightly whisk together the eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring. Slowly add this mixture to the stand mixer and blend on low speed until just incorporated.
  6. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together into a medium bowl. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the stand mixer on low speed, mixing carefully to avoid overmixing the batter.
  7. Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Add Chocolate Topping: Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of milk chocolate melting wafers over the hot brownies. Let sit for 2 minutes to allow the chips to melt, then smooth the melted chocolate evenly over the top using the back of a spoon.
  9. Add Oreo Crumbs and Cool: Sprinkle the reserved Oreo crumbs over the melted chocolate layer. Allow the brownies to cool for 15 minutes.
  10. Decorate with Skull Chips and Chill: Garnish the brownies with the prepared chocolate skull chips over the Oreo crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely before cutting.
  11. Serve: Cut the brownies into 16 pieces, each about 2 inches square, and enjoy your festive Boneyard Brownies!

Notes

  • Make the chocolate skull chips ahead of time for easy garnish application.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender and moist.
  • If you don’t have a stand mixer, a hand mixer or mixing by hand works fine; just ensure ingredients are well combined.
  • For cleaner cuts, cool brownies completely and consider refrigerating them before slicing.
  • Use parchment paper with overhang to easily lift brownies from pan.

Keywords: red velvet brownies, Halloween brownies, red velvet dessert, Oreo brownies, chocolate brownies, festive brownies, Halloween treats, chocolate skull garnish

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