Servings: 12

Ingredients:

• 150 grams of semisweet or bittersweet chocolate

• 120 grams butter

• 3 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• 100 grams all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

• 150-160 grams sugar

• Marshmallows (for spiderweb decoration)

• A pinch of salt

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C and place the rack in the center.

2. Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with butter or a nonstick spray. 

3. Line the bottom with parchment paper.

4. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and butter. 

5. Microwave on medium power for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until fully melted and smooth.

6. Whisk in the eggs and the vanilla extract, mixing well.

7. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder. 

8. Add the sugar, sprinkling a pinch of salt for balance.

9. Gradually fold everything together until just combined.

10. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top evenly.

11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with a little batter and a few moist crumbs.

12. Once the brownies are cool, melt the marshmallows and drizzle or stretch them over the brownies to create a spiderweb effect. 

13. For a detailed demonstration, watch the video on how to create the perfect web.