When my husband saw this recipe on my computer screen he asked me what made Gravestone Brownies different from regular brownies. I told him I liked the name because it seemed appropriate for Halloween but he kept saying, “if you are giving them a name, doesn’t it have to relate to what’s unique about them? Like “Cajun Chicken” means the chicken is made with Cajun spices.” I thought it about it for a second and replied, “they’re so delicious and to die for”. He was still dubious, so I gave him a brownie to try and finally….he agreed!
These brownies are so rich and chocolatey I’m not sure I would advise making them for any kid under the age of 5, because when my 4 1/2 year old saw them cooling on the kitchen counter, I think he nearly fainted from excitement (I still think “Gravestone Brownies” is better than “Fainting Brownies”).
If you’re having a get together for an older crowd, these are seriously easy and a ton of fun to make!
Gravestone Brownies
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 Cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 Tsp kosher salt
- 15 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 Cups sugar
- 2 Tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 Cup Semisweet Chocolate, chopped (You can also use chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F.
- Mix the first 3 ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- In a standing mixer or bowl, whisk the melted butter, sugar and vanilla.
- Add the eggs one at a time until combined, then slowly mix in the dry ingredients and semi sweet chocolate pieces until combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased and parchment lined 9×13 baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
- Cut into bars and top with “grave stones” (like the picture above).
- *When cutting your brownies, use a long serrated knife and wipe it off in between cuts.
Tell your husband that “THESE brownies are to die for” Hence the Gravestone Brownie title 😉
Is there any way to cut down some of the butter in this recipe without sacrificing too much in terms of taste & texture?
David: I am going to take the high road and not disqualify you from wniinng the brownies. However, you should know that my brownies have led grown men to seduce me.
Use Ener-G egg replacer. I use that in my house and it works fine. I’m not sure if it will change the texture of these brownies, but it’s a good substitute for baking.
Would you have a recommendation for replacing the eggs with something else? We have egg allergies in our house and they look good!
I have a pumpkin chocolate and ginger brownie recipe that would work for halloween. Unfortunately it has way more butter and sugar in it than this recipe. But I’m wondering if there is a way of integrating those elements into this recipe?
Well, I guess I can see how it might be too sweet & rich for a young child. But I’m sure mine have had their fair share of ” bad” foods or drinks.
Why only an older crowd? Health wise ?
if brownies are good enough for me, they are good enough for my children. 🙂
I would have thought you would add in exactly how you made the gravestones. Or is it something you buy & add on? Or is it decorated with frosting? I’m lost lol
Do you grease the 13×9 or the parchment paper? I don’t really bake lol
For me the parchment paper helps with clean-up but also makes serving way easier, things peel of parchment paper much easier than any pan, it also tends to look better because there is less sticking.
I have always wondered why you use parchment paper. Ease of cleaning or does it help with the recipes? I love your recipes and started using the paper once I saw it on here and love it.
# 4
Slowly mix in dry ingredients & chocolate pieces.
it’s in step 4.
Most recipes with chocolate chips say to add it right before baking
Maybe I missed a step but when do you add the chocolate chips? I just read through the recipe a few times and don’t see where it says when to incorporate the chips?