Chocolate Grab Bag Brownies Use Up That Halloween Candy
Transform your leftover Halloween candy into a decadent treat with these Chocolate Grab Bag Brownies! Packed with rich, fudgy chocolate flavor and studded with a colorful mix of chopped candy, this recipe is the ultimate dessert mashup. A buttery cocoa base pairs perfectly with gooey clusters of caramel, chocolate, and crunch, making every bite an adventure for your taste buds. Perfectly baked in under 30 minutes, these crowd-pleasing brownies are a creative and delicious way to clean out your candy stash while satisfying your sweet tooth. Whether you're treating the kids or indulging yourself, these candy-loaded brownies are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.33 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups assorted Halloween candy (chopped, about 2 cups total)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment paper for added insurance.
In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the unsalted butter and semi-sweet chocolate chips together, stirring frequently until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the melted chocolate-butter mixture until well combined.
Add the eggs, one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a rubber spatula until just combined (avoid overmixing).
Reserve about 1/2 cup of the chopped Halloween candy for topping. Fold the remaining 1 1/2 cups of chopped candy into the brownie batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it into an even layer. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup of candy evenly over the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (avoid overbaking for fudgy brownies).
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 12 squares or your desired portion size. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
496 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.4 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0 g | 75% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 122 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 138 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
