Easy Marshmallow Spider Web Brownies (gluten-free)
Spider web brownies are the best treat to bring to any Halloween party. People will love that these chewy brownies are allergy-friendly because it's gluten-free, and enjoy the chocolatey goodness. These are chewy brownies from scratch, but I do have a boxed brownie hack down below that you can check out if you're pinched for time! Homemade brownies are great, but sometimes it's nice to make something quick.
Equipment
- 8x8 brownie pan
- Whisk or electric mixer
- Microwave-safe bowls
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 3.5 ounces dark chocolate
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup gluten-free flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Spider webs
- 2 cups plain marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
How to make the brownie batter
- Preheat the oven to 350 and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- Combine gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, and salt in a separate bowl. These are your dry ingredients. Set aside.
- Beat the eggs and granulated sugar together vigorously for at least 3 minutes using a standing mixer or a handheld whisk.
- Melt the butter and dark chocolate in the microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir the chocolate mixture until smooth and pour into the egg and sugar mixture. Add the vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Add the dry ingredients to the brownie batter mixture and beat until there are no flour pockets left.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in the oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely before lifting them out of the pan using the parchment paper edges.
How to make the spider webs
- Melt the marshmallows and butter in a bowl that is microwave-safe for 1 minute on high.
- Take the bowl and stir until the marshmallows and butter are combined.
Assembly
- Lay the uncut brownies on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Use your fingers to stretch the melted marshmallow mixture until it becomes stringy.
- Layer the strings on top of the brownies until it looks super spooky.
- Top with Halloween sprinkles.
- Cut using a sharp warm knife. It helps to grease the knife before cutting to prevent any sticking.
Notes
I use cooking spray to grease the knife before cutting the brownies.
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