Ingredients
Method
Melt
- Lay parchment paper flat on a baking sheet. Unwrap all 10 brownies and line them up so you're ready to coat quickly — candy melts thicken as they cool, so speed through the dipping phase.

- Add candy melts to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully smooth — usually 2–3 intervals. Don't microwave in one long burst; scorched candy melts cannot be recovered.

- Drip coating off a spoon — it should flow slowly and coat the spoon back evenly. Too thick: add coconut oil, 1 tsp at a time. Too thin: cool 60 seconds off heat, stirring constantly.

Coat
- Use a fork to lower each brownie into the coating, submerge fully, then lift and tap the fork on the bowl rim to remove excess. Transfer to parchment paper. The coating will pool slightly at the edges — that's normal.

- Leave coated brownies undisturbed for 8–10 minutes at room temperature until the surface is firm and no longer tacky. In a hurry: refrigerate for 3 minutes. Don't freeze — rapid cooling cracks the coating.

Decorate
- Hold the gel pen at a low angle. Draw five lines radiating from a center point, spaced roughly evenly to form a pentagon star. Light, steady pressure — don't press down hard. Natural asymmetry looks authentic.

- Let gel lines dry 2–3 minutes before stacking. Place parchment between layers if storing. Arrange on a platter with green napkins for the soccer field effect.

Notes
Candy melts work better than white chocolate — the palm oil base sets firmer and faster without tempering. If your coating seizes mid-session, reheat in 15-second intervals and stir. Make up to 48 hours ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature (not the fridge — refrigeration causes coating bloom). For teams of 12–15: use 2 boxes of brownies and 2 bags of candy melts.
