Baking the Brownies

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
• Add the eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until well combined.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
• Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
• Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• Let the brownies cool completely before decorating.
• Creating the Melted Jack-O-Lanterns
  1. Melt the orange candy melts according to package instructions.
  2. Place a large marshmallow on top of each cooled brownie square.
  3. Spoon the melted orange candy over the marshmallow, letting it drip down the sides to resemble a “melted pumpkin.”

  4. Decorating the Jack-O-Lantern Faces

     1. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
     2. Using a toothpick or a small piping bag, draw jack-o-lantern faces on the melted marshmallow pumpkins.
     3. Insert a pretzel stick into the top of each marshmallow to serve as the pumpkin stem.
     4. Use green icing or sprinkles to create vines and leaves for a festive touch.