Spooky Monster Brookies
Total Time
2 hours
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Rating
4.7 out of 5 stars
(3)
Ingredients
16 bars
- 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter
- 2 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (100g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (34g) all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (25g) dutch process cocoa
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup (100g) mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (60g) creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (66g) all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50g) quick oats
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 cup (50g) mini chocolate chips + more for sprinkling
- 1/4 cup (50g) Reese’s pieces + more for sprinkling
- Candy eyes
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Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350F and grease and line an 8×8 square baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a measuring glass, combine the butter and chocolate. Microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth.
Step 3
In a large bowl using a hand or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, mix together the sugars and egg on high speed. Mix until it becomes pale and super smooth (about 3 minutes).
Step 4
Turn the mixer down to medium-low and trickle in the melted chocolate while mixing. Then mix in the vanilla.
Step 5
Once combined, pour in the flour, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Use a rubber spatula to mix the batter by hand, followed by the chocolate chips. Set aside.
Step 6
In a medium bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, and salt.
Step 7
In a large mixing bowl using a hand or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix together the peanut butter, butter, and sugars until smooth and well combined.
Step 8
Add in the vanilla and egg and mix on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes.
Step 9
Pour in the dry ingredients and use a rubber spatula to mix the dough together, followed by the chocolate chips and Reese’s pieces.
Step 10
To the baking pan, alternate adding spoonfuls of brownie batter and cookie dough. Then spread everything even. Sprinkle with a handful of chocolate chips and extra Reese’s pieces.
Step 11
Bake for 30-35 minutes. When the bars are fresh from the oven, stick little candy eyes to the melted chocolate chips on top.
Step 12
Allow the bars to cool for about 45 mins – 1 hour, then lift out, slice and enjoy!
Step 13
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Chef's notes
For the best consistency, use a food scale to measure flour and cocoa.
Mix eggs and sugar well for the brownies to ensure a fudgy consistency.
Stick with classic creamy peanut butter like Jif or Skippy for the dough.
Carefully mix once the dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies or brownies.
Use melted chocolate to stick candy eyes onto the bars.
