Making these Spooky Mummy Brownies is easier than you might think! Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your brownies will bake evenly.

Step 2: Prepare the Baking Dish

Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal. If using parchment paper, leave some overhang so you can lift the brownies out later.

Step 3: Make the Brownie Batter

In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Mix well until the sugar is fully incorporated and the mixture looks smooth.

• Tip: If you want a fudgier texture, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar for part of the mixture.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to dense brownies.

Step 4: Bake the Brownies

Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

• Pro Tip: If you like your brownies extra fudgy, check them a couple of minutes early!

Once done, remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5: Melt the White Chocolate

While your brownies are cooling, melt the white chocolate chips. You can do this using a microwave-safe bowl, heating them in 30-second intervals and stirring until smooth.

• Tip: You can also use a double boiler if you prefer a gentler melting method. Just be sure not to let any water get into the chocolate!

Step 6: Decorate Your Mummies

Once the brownies are completely cooled, cut them into squares or rectangles. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the brownies in a zigzag pattern to create the mummy bandages.

• Fun Fact: You can use a piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag with the corner snipped off for more control when decorating.

Place two candy eyeballs on each brownie while the white chocolate is still warm.

• Tip: Feel free to adjust the positioning of the eyes to give your mummies different expressions!