Description
Rich, fudgy brownies boosted with coffee and topped with a spooky green slime drizzle perfect for Halloween parties or anytime you want a playful, crowd-pleasing treat.
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 2 Tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
For the Green Slime Drizzle:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tbsp whole milk
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Green food coloring gel
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13" pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Fold dry mixture into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Stir in brewed coffee and instant coffee granules until batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, until the center is just set but fudgy.
- Cool completely in pan.
- For glaze: whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Tint with green food gel.
- Drizzle over cooled brownies before serving.
Notes
- For clean slices, chill brownies before cutting.
- Skip instant coffee if desired, but it deepens chocolate flavor.
- Use gel coloring, not liquid, for a vibrant green drizzle.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
