Bloody Red Velvet Brownies With Marshmallow Webs Recipe

You’ll absolutely love how these bloody red velvet brownies transform your kitchen into a spooky bakery wonderland. I’ve perfected this recipe after countless Halloween parties, and trust me, the combination of rich chocolate with that dramatic crimson color creates pure magic. The marshmallow webs aren’t just decorative—they add an unexpectedly delightful texture that’ll have everyone asking for your secret technique.

Ingredients for Bloody Red Velvet Brownies

The magic of these bloody red velvet brownies starts with gathering just the right ingredients to create that perfect balance of fudgy texture and haunting crimson color. You’ll need unsalted butter, dark chocolate chips, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, salt, and liquid red food coloring for that dramatic crimson effect.

Essential Tools and Equipment

Before diving into these wickedly delicious brownies, I always make sure my kitchen arsenal is properly equipped for baking success. You’ll need an 8×8-inch baking pan, electric mixer, medium mixing bowls, and rubber spatula. I recommend parchment paper for easy removal. A wire cooling rack prevents soggy bottoms while your spooky treats set perfectly.

Preparing the Red Velvet Brownie Base

Creating these devilishly rich brownies starts with mastering the chocolate base that’ll make your kitchen smell absolutely heavenly.

You’ll melt together 8 ounces dark chocolate with ½ cup butter over low heat, stirring constantly.

I always add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder here for extra depth. The mixture should be glossy and smooth.

Baking Instructions and Temperature Guide

Once your batter’s perfectly mixed, preheat your oven to 325°F—I’ve learned that lower temperatures prevent these beauties from drying out.

Line your 8×8 pan with parchment paper, then pour in that gorgeous crimson batter.

Bake for 28-32 minutes until edges pull slightly away.

Don’t overbake—they’ll continue cooking while cooling!

Creating Spooky Marshmallow Webs

While your brownies cool completely, we’ll craft those eerily gorgeous marshmallow webs that’ll make everyone gasp.

Heat 2 cups mini marshmallows in 30-second microwave intervals until melty.

Using two forks, stretch the gooey mixture into thin strands, creating web patterns across your brownies.

Work quickly—marshmallows harden fast once cooled!

Assembly and Decorating Techniques

Now that your marshmallow webs have set beautifully, it’s time to transform these brownies into spine-chilling masterpieces that’ll have your guests both terrified and tempted.

Drizzle red gel food coloring over the webs using a toothpick for realistic blood drips.

I like adding plastic spiders between web strands for extra creepiness that makes everyone squeal delightfully.

Storage and Serving Suggestions

After creating these hauntingly delicious treats, proper storage becomes essential for maintaining their terrifying appeal and fudgy texture.

Store your brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days. For longer storage, wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze for three months.

Serve chilled for firmer slices or room temperature for maximum fudginess.

Halloween Presentation Ideas

Beyond simply storing these spooky treats, you’ll want to transform them into show-stopping Halloween displays that’ll make your guests scream with delight.

Arrange brownies on black platters with plastic spiders crawling across the marshmallow webs.

I love dusting them with powdered sugar “cobwebs” and adding gummy worms peeking through cracks for extra creepy factor.