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Transform Leftover Halloween Candy into Savory Brownies | Easy Candy Brownies Recipe

Transform Leftover Halloween Candy into Savory Brownies

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  • Author: mira
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 16 squares 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A sophisticated twist on the candy brownie, blending a variety of leftover Halloween treats with browned butter and sea salt for a perfect savory-sweet balance.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups mixed Halloween candy, chopped
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it smells nutty and looks golden brown.
  3. Whisk the browned butter and sugar together in a bowl until smooth.
  4. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract one at a time until fully emulsified.
  5. Sift in cocoa powder and flour, folding gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped mixed Halloween candy.
  7. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  9. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.