Creating the perfect Graveyard Brownies is easy when you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. Melt Butter: In a saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat.
3. Add Sugar and Eggs: Stir in the granulated sugar until combined. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract at this stage.
4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until combined, being careful not to overmix.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: (Optional) Fold in the chocolate chips to enhance the fudgy texture.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool Down: Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Once cooled, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Prepare for Decoration: Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares or rectangles, depending on your preference.
9. Decorate: Crush cookie crumbs and sprinkle them over the brownies to resemble dirt. Use fondant or chocolate decorations to make tombstones and place them carefully into the brownie “graveyard.” Add gummy worms for an extra spooky touch.