Alien Invasion Brownies

One dark and stormy night, a group of aliens descended from the sky and landed in a small town on Earth. They had traveled billions of miles in search of something to satisfy their insatiable sweet tooth. They wandered the streets, their big eyes scanning the buildings for any sign of dessert.

As they passed by a small bakery, the scent of warm brownies wafted out the door and filled their nostrils. They floated inside, drawn by the sweet aroma, and beheld the most amazing sight - rows upon rows of freshly baked brownies, each one more delicious-looking than the last.

The aliens eagerly sampled one brownie after another, savoring the gooey chocolate and chewy texture. But they wanted something more. Something that would truly satisfy their otherworldly cravings.

That's when the bakery owner had an idea. She whipped up a batch of brownies, but added green food coloring to make them look like toxic waste. Then, she topped them with gummy aliens.

The aliens devoured the "Alien Invasion" Brownies, declaring them the best dessert they had ever tasted. They even took a few extra batches to bring back to their home planet, hoping to spread the joy of Earth's delicious treats throughout the galaxy

Alien Invasion Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 1/4 cups cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• Green food coloring
• Alien gummies or candies

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
3. Add the sugar and stir to combine.
4. Remove the mixture from the heat and let cool for a few minutes.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition.
6. Add the cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
7. Add the flour and mix until just combined.
8. Stir in the chocolate chips and a few drops of green food coloring to create a "toxic waste" look.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
10. Arrange the alien gummies or candies on top of the batter.
11. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
12. Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.