Can Muslims eat brownies?

In my kitchen, Eyeball Brownies are typically vegetarian and can be halal if I choose halal-certified ingredients. I check egg and dairy sources to stay within halal guidelines. This recipe uses pantry staples, but I can swap to halal butter and dairy if needed. I always suggest reading labels and asking at the store for halal certification. If eggs or milk worry you, you can use egg replacers or plant milk that fit halal rules. With careful sourcing, these spooky brownies can fit many halal kitchens.

What are 5-ingredient brownies?

In my kitchen, the five-ingredient brownie concept focuses on a simple batter. Typically, butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa, and flour form the backbone. This Eyeball Brownies recipe uses more items for decoration, but the core batter stays simple. To keep ingredient count low, you can skip extras and still bake a delicious base. Optional shortcuts help speed things up and stay practical. That five-ingredient concept keeps me organized on busy days.

What is a Galaxy brownie?

Galaxy brownies are swirled with multiple colors to resemble a distant galaxy. I love the bright, cosmic look and the playful depth in chocolate. They're a standout among Halloween baking ideas, great for photos and smiles. Eyeball Brownies focus on a single spooky motif, the eye, while Galaxy brownies celebrate cosmic swirls. They’re fun for different crowds and moods. If you love color, Galaxy brownies are a perfect contrast to our eerie eyes.

Why are two bite brownies so good?

Two-bite brownies are dense, fudgy, and easily portable. I love the small, concentrated flavor that travels well to parties. The compact size makes for quick, happy bites and less guilt about leftovers. I find a two-bite approach especially handy at busy gatherings. The compact size helps guests sample the platter without overindulging. Eyeball Brownies shine in this format, vanishing quickly on a spooky dessert spread.

Eyeball Brownies: 5 Amazing Ingredients for Delicious Fun

Description

Eyeball Brownies are a creepy-cute addition to your Halloween spread. Fudgy brownies topped with white chocolate, candy eyes, and red gel icing for a bloodshot effect make these treats both spooky and scrumptious. Perfect for parties, kids, and last-minute Halloween fun!

Ingredients

Scale

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking powder
½ cup white chocolate chips or candy melts
12 candy eyeballs (store-bought or homemade)
Red gel icing (for bloodshot effect)
Optional: colored frosting or icing to create irises

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.
Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
Cut brownies into 12 squares or circles using a cookie cutter.
Melt white chocolate and spoon small circles on top of each brownie. Immediately press a candy eyeball into the center of each.
Use red gel to create bloodshot lines radiating from the eye. Add colored icing around the eyeball for extra detail, if desired.
Let set before serving or chilling.

Notes

Let brownies cool completely before decorating to ensure the eyes set properly.
Decorate soon after cooling or chill briefly to help the decorations set.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To make smaller eyeballs, cut into 24 pieces and adjust decoration accordingly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: ≈ 230 kcal
Sugar: ≈ 24 g
Sodium: ≈ 180 mg
Fat: ≈ 13 g
Saturated Fat: ≈ 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: ≈ 28 g
Fiber: ≈ 0.7 g
Protein: ≈ 4 g
Cholesterol: ≈ 60 mg

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