Name: Halloween Brownie Muffins with Two-Tone Frosting 🎃
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup cocoa powder; 1/4 tsp baking powder; 1/4 tsp salt; Halloween sprinkles for decoration; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 tbsp milk; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; Orange and purple food coloring

These rich brownie muffins are the ultimate indulgence, with a fun, colorful twist perfect for any Halloween celebration.

Quick Steps ✨

Mix Brownie Batter: Whisk together butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

Bake: Pour into muffin cups and bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes.

Make Frosting: Beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Divide and color with orange and purple.

Decorate: Swirl both frostings on the cooled muffins and top with sprinkles.

Step by Step Instructions 📝

1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

4. Bake the Muffins: Divide the brownie batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean. Let the muffins cool completely on a wire rack.

5. Prepare Two-Tone Frosting: While the muffins cool, make the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and milk, continuing to beat until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract. Divide the frosting into two bowls, coloring one with orange food coloring and the other with purple.

6. Frost and Decorate: Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip, placing one color on each side of the bag to create the swirl effect. Pipe the frosting onto each muffin. Decorate with Halloween-themed sprinkles for a spooky finish!

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Substitutions 🔄

Replace butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.

Swap regular cocoa powder for dark cocoa powder for an extra rich flavor.

Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.

Useful Notes 📝

Frosting Tips: For perfect swirls, use a piping bag with a star tip and load the two colors side by side.

Baking Time: Keep an eye on the muffins as they bake; you don’t want to overbake, or they’ll lose their fudgy texture.

Halloween Fun: Add festive sprinkles or candy eyes to make them even more spooky!

Nutritional Insights 🍎

Each serving contains the stated nutritional values:

🔥 Energy: 290 kcal

🥑 Fat: 15 g (of which saturates: 9 g)

🍞 Carbohydrates: 35 g (of which sugars: 26 g)

🌾 Fiber: 2 g

💪 Protein: 3 g

🧂 Salt: 0.4 g

A rich treat for special occasions—perfect for indulging during Halloween!

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Leftover Advice ♻️

Store these muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To keep the frosting fresh, place them in the fridge for up to a week, but bring to room temperature before serving.