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Mummy Brownies

Mummy brownies are rich, fudgy chocolate treats with a hint of saltiness, topped with playful, crunchy decorations that resemble mummies. They are baked until glossy and crackled on top, creating a nostalgic and comforting dessert. The recipe combines melted dark chocolate, butter, eggs, sugar, cocoa, and flour for a deeply satisfying texture with a slightly salty crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 9
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g butter salted or unsalted as preferred
  • 200 g dark chocolate chopped or broken into pieces
  • 3 eggs room temperature
  • 150 g brown sugar for caramel notes
  • 30 g cocoa powder natural or Dutch-processed
  • 100 g all-purpose flour for structure
  • a pinch sea salt to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Baking pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. Place a saucepan over simmering water and melt the butter along with the dark chocolate, stirring gently until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs and brown sugar together until the mixture is pale and slightly fluffy, about 2 minutes, with a gentle whirring sound.
  4. Pour the cooled chocolate mixture into the eggs and sugar, folding gently until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and a pinch of sea salt into the wet ingredients, then gently fold everything together until you have a shiny, thick batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface with a spatula, ensuring an even layer.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top crackles slightly and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Remove from oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then lift out using the parchment overhang and cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Once cooled, cut into squares and sprinkle lightly with sea salt or dust with powdered sugar for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.

Notes

For a fun twist, use white chocolate or add colorful icing to mimic mummy bandages. Ensure not to overbake to keep the brownies fudgy and moist.