Witch Hat Brownies

Jake's note

"These witch hat brownies are quick to assemble once the brownies are baked and cooled — great for bake sales, classroom parties, or an easy Halloween after-school treat. Kids love helping dip the cones and add sprinkles, so make it a decorating activity!"

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the brownie batter

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then remove from heat and whisk in the sugar until glossy. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Sift the cocoa, flour, and salt together and fold into the wet mixture until just combined — do not overmix.

   For this step

   • 1 cupunsalted butter
   • 2 cupsgranulated sugar
   • 4 largelarge eggs
   • 1 cupunsweetened cocoa powder
   • 1 cupall-purpose flour
   • 1 tspsalt
   • 1 tspvanilla extract
   
2. 2

   Bake and cool the brownies

   Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment and pour the batter in, smoothing the top. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan (about 45–60 minutes) so they will cut cleanly.
   
3. 3

   Cut brownies and melt dipping chocolate

   Turn cooled brownies out and slice into 24 equal squares with a sharp knife (this recipe yields 24 pieces). Place the squares on a parchment-lined sheet. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between bursts, until smooth and slightly cooled but still pourable.

   For this step

   • 12 ozsemi-sweet chocolate chips (for dipping)
   
4. 4

   Assemble the witch hats

   Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate onto the center of each brownie square to act as 'glue.' Immediately press a mini sugar cone (point facing up) into the chocolate, holding for a few seconds so the cone adheres and the chocolate spreads into a hat brim. Work in small batches so the chocolate stays fluid enough to bond.

   For this step

   • 24 mini conesmini sugar ice cream cones
   • 2 tbspfestive sprinkles (optional)
   
5. 5

   Decorate and set

   While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle each hat with festive sprinkles or candy. Let the assembled hats sit at room temperature until the chocolate sets, or chill 10–15 minutes in the fridge for quicker setting. Serve as finger food — these make 24 bite-sized witch hat brownies.
   

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, then remove from heat and whisk in the sugar until glossy. Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Sift the cocoa, flour, and salt together and fold into the wet mixture until just combined — do not overmix.
2. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment and pour the batter in, smoothing the top. Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan (about 45–60 minutes) so they will cut cleanly.
3. Turn cooled brownies out and slice into 24 equal squares with a sharp knife (this recipe yields 24 pieces). Place the squares on a parchment-lined sheet. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between bursts, until smooth and slightly cooled but still pourable.
4. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate onto the center of each brownie square to act as 'glue.' Immediately press a mini sugar cone (point facing up) into the chocolate, holding for a few seconds so the cone adheres and the chocolate spreads into a hat brim. Work in small batches so the chocolate stays fluid enough to bond.
5. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle each hat with festive sprinkles or candy. Let the assembled hats sit at room temperature until the chocolate sets, or chill 10–15 minutes in the fridge for quicker setting. Serve as finger food — these make 24 bite-sized witch hat brownies.

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