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Shark Fin Brownies

Dive into these adorable and delicious Shark Fin Brownies! Fudgy chocolate squares topped with vibrant blue wave frosting and a sweet grey shark fin, perfect for ocean parties and Shark Week.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Kid-Friendly
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base
  • 1 box fudgy brownie mix approx 18oz, plus required oil, water, and eggs
Ocean Frosting
  • 1.5 cups vanilla frosting store-bought or homemade
  • 1-2 drops blue gel food coloring
  • 0.25 cup white decorator's icing for piping waves
Shark Fins
  • 4 oz grey fondant or 1/2 cup grey candy melts

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Offset spatula
  • Piping bag

Method
 

  1. If using fondant, roll it out to 1/4 inch thickness, cut into small fin shapes, and let dry at room temperature for at least 2 hours to stiffen.
  2. Preheat oven and prepare brownie mix according to package directions. Bake in a parchment-lined 8x8 pan.
  3. Allow brownies to cool completely, then chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before cutting into clean squares.
  4. Mix vanilla frosting with blue gel food coloring until a vibrant ocean blue color is achieved.
  5. Spread a generous layer of blue frosting onto each brownie, swirling slightly to create a textured water effect.
  6. Pipe thin, squiggly lines of white icing over the blue frosting to mimic sea foam and cresting waves.
  7. Gently press a firm, dry grey shark fin into the center of each frosted brownie until it stands upright.
  8. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Gel food coloring is highly recommended over liquid for the best frosting consistency. Make the fins a day ahead so they have plenty of time to dry and hold their shape.