Halloween Brownies

Halloween Brownies are rich, fudgy brownies decorated with spooky, fun toppings like candy eyeballs, colorful frosting, or candy corn. They’re easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and the perfect treat for Halloween parties, school events, or a frightfully delicious dessert table.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Super simple — use your favorite brownie mix or homemade recipe.
• Fun and customizable with endless decorating ideas.
• Perfect for kids to help decorate.
• Great make-ahead Halloween dessert.
• Deliciously rich, chocolatey, and festive!

ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

• 1 box of brownie mix (or your favorite homemade brownie recipe)
• Ingredients needed for the brownie mix (usually eggs, oil, water)
• Candy eyeballs, candy corn, Halloween sprinkles, or M&M’s
• Colored frosting, icing pens, or melted white chocolate for decorating

directions

1. Preheat oven according to your brownie recipe or box instructions. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
2. Prepare the brownie batter as directed and pour into the pan.
3. Bake according to package or recipe instructions until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
4. Let brownies cool completely in the pan.
5. Cut into squares or shapes using Halloween cookie cutters if desired.
6. Decorate with candy eyeballs, frosting, sprinkles, or drizzle with melted chocolate to create spiders, ghosts, or mummies.
7. Let decorations set and enjoy!

Servings and timing

Servings: Makes about 12–16 brownies
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 25–30 minutes (varies by recipe)
Decorating time: 10–15 minutes

Variations

• Swirl orange or green colored cream cheese into the batter before baking for a festive twist.
• Add chopped Oreos or Halloween M&M’s to the batter.
• Make brownie pops: stick cooled brownie squares onto lollipop sticks and decorate.
• Use white chocolate drizzle and candy eyes to create spooky mummy brownies.

storage/reheating

Store Halloween Brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. They can also be frozen (undecorated) for up to 2 months; thaw before decorating.

FAQs

Can I use a boxed brownie mix?

Yes! A boxed mix is perfect and saves time, but you can use your favorite scratch recipe too.

How do I cut brownies neatly?

Use a sharp knife, and wipe it clean between cuts for neat squares.

How do I make spooky designs?

Candy eyes, colored frosting, and sprinkles are easy ways to make mummies, monsters, or spiderwebs.

Can kids help decorate these?

Absolutely! Decorating brownies is a fun Halloween activity for kids.

Can I make them in advance?

Yes, bake the brownies a day ahead and decorate when ready to serve.

How do I keep brownies moist?

Don’t overbake them and store them tightly covered.

Can I use different candies?

Any Halloween candy works — candy corn, M&M’s, gummy worms, or crushed Oreos.

Can I use cookie cutters on brownies?

Yes! Chill the brownies first for cleaner cuts with shaped cutters.

What frosting works best?

Use store-bought colored frosting, homemade buttercream, or melted chocolate.

Do they need to be refrigerated?

They’re fine at room temperature for a few days but refrigerate if you want to keep them longer.

Conclusion

Halloween Brownies are a spooky, chocolatey treat that’s easy to make and endlessly fun to decorate. Perfect for parties, lunchboxes, or a festive dessert table, they’re sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. Get creative, get messy, and enjoy every bite of these frightfully delicious brownies!

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