12 Halloween Brownies To Try in 2024
I absolutely love getting stuck into a spooky baking project, and that’s why I’m obsessed with these Halloween brownie ideas! Perfect for parties or for a fun activity to do with the kids, all these recipes start with a brownie box mix, so they’re super easy to make. Though if you want to make your own brownies from scratch and then decorate them, of course you can do that too! From Frankenstein to eyeballs to tombstones and lots in between, I hope you love these ideas as much as I do…
1. Spooky Spiderweb Brownies
These Spooky Spiderweb Brownies are rich and fudgy with a spooky twist. The brownies are topped with a white chocolate spiderweb design that’s both easy to create and super effective. Perfect for adding a creepy touch to a classic treat.
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Black gel icing or melted dark chocolate for spider details
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed and let the brownies cool completely.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and transfer to a piping bag or plastic bag with the tip cut off.
- Pipe spiral designs, and use a toothpick to drag lines from the center of the spiral to the edges, creating a web pattern.
- Draw a small spider using black gel icing or melted dark chocolate.
- Cut into squares and serve these spooky treats!
2. Spooky Mummy Brownies
These Mummy Brownies are a fun and easy Halloween treat. The brownies are drizzled with white chocolate to resemble mummy bandages, and candy eyes peek out for an extra eerie effect. They’re both adorable and delicious.
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed and let the brownies cool completely and cut into squares.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and transfer to a piping bag or plastic bag with the tip cut off.
- Drizzle the white chocolate in a zigzag pattern over the brownies to create mummy bandages.
- Place candy eyes on top of each brownie.
- Let the chocolate set before serving.
3. Graveyard Brownies
These Graveyard Brownies are a spooky and delicious treat for Halloween. Rich chocolate brownies are topped with cookie “tombstones” and candy decorations to create an eerie graveyard scene.
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 12 rectangular cookies (such as Milano)
- Black gel or chocolate icing for writing
- Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies for “dirt”
- Candy pumpkins for decoration
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed and let the brownies cool completely and cut.
- Use black gel icing to write “RIP” on each cookie to create tombstones.
- Press the tombstone cookies into the top of each brownie.
- Sprinkle crushed chocolate sandwich cookies around the tombstones for “dirt.”
- Add candy pumpkins to complete the graveyard scene.
4. Pumpkin Patch Brownies
These Pumpkin Patch Brownies are perfect for celebrating fall and Halloween. The brownies are topped with green icing to create vines and mini pumpkin candies for a cute and festive treat.
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup green frosting
- 12 mini pumpkin candies
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed and let the brownies cool completely and cut.
- Spread or pipe green frosting over the top of each brownie to create vines.
- Place a mini pumpkin candy on each brownie.
- Serve these cute pumpkin patch treats at your Halloween gathering!
6. Ghost Brownies
These Ghost Brownies are as spooky as they are delicious. The brownies are topped with dollops of marshmallow fluff and candy eyes to create cute ghostly faces. They’re easy to make and perfect for Halloween parties.
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 cup marshmallow fluff
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed and let the brownies cool completely.
- Spoon dollops of marshmallow fluff onto each brownie to create ghost shapes.
- Add candy eyes to bring the ghosts to life.
- Serve these ghostly treats and watch them disappear!
7. Frankenstein Brownies
These Frankenstein Brownies are a fun and creepy Halloween treat. The brownies are topped with green frosting and decorated with candy eyes and chocolate chips to create a Frankenstein face. They’re both delicious and spooky!
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup green frosting
- Candy eyes
- Chocolate chips for bolts
- Black gel icing for details
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed and let the brownies cool completely.
- Frost the top of each brownie with green frosting.
- Add candy eyes and use black gel icing to draw hair and mouth.
- Serve these spooky Frankenstein treats!
8. Monster Mash Brownies
These Monster Mash Brownies are fun and colorful, with a mix of Halloween sprinkles, candy eyes, and bright frosting. They’re the perfect treat for a kid-friendly Halloween party.
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1 cup vanilla frosting
- Food coloring (green, purple, or orange)
- Halloween sprinkles
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed and let the brownies cool completely.
- Color the vanilla frosting with your desired food coloring.
- Spread the frosting over the brownies and top with Halloween sprinkles and candy eyes.
- Slice and serve these colorful monster brownies!
9. Eyeball Brownies
These Eyeball Brownies are a creepy and delicious treat for Halloween. The brownies are topped with white chocolate and decorated with candy eyeballs and red gel icing to create a bloodshot look.
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Candy eyeballs
- Red gel icing
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed and let the brownies cool completely.
- Melt the white chocolate chips and spread a layer over the brownies.
- Place candy eyeballs on top and use red gel icing to draw veins for a bloodshot effect.
- Slice and serve these creepy eyeball brownies!
10. Jack-O’-Lantern Brownies
These Jack-O’-Lantern Brownies are perfect for Halloween. The brownies are frosted with orange icing and decorated with black gel icing to create cute jack-o’-lantern faces.
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup orange frosting
- Black gel icing for decorating
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed and let the brownies cool completely.
- Frost the top of each brownie with orange frosting.
- Use black gel icing to draw jack-o’-lantern faces on each brownie.
- Serve these festive jack-o’-lantern brownies at your Halloween gathering!
11. Witch’s Cauldron Brownies
These Witch’s Cauldron Brownies are a spooky and fun treat. The brownies are topped with green frosting and decorated with Halloween candy and sprinkles to look like a bubbling witch’s brew.
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup green frosting
- Halloween candy and sprinkles
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed and let the brownies cool completely.
- Frost the top of each brownie with green frosting.
- Decorate with candy and sprinkles.
- Serve these fun and festive witch’s brew brownies!
12. Spider Brownies
These Spider Brownies are both creepy and delicious. The brownies are topped with chocolate and decorated with pretzel “legs” and candy eyes to create spooky spiders.
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Pretzels
- Candy eyes
Instructions:
- Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions and pour into a greased baking pan.
- Bake as directed and let the brownies cool completely.
- Melt the dark chocolate chips and spread a layer over the brownies.
- Press chocolate-covered pretzel pieces into the brownies to create spider legs.
- Place candy eyes on top to complete the spider look.
- Serve these creepy spider brownies!
These 12 Halloween brownie ideas are sure to add some spooky fun to your parties and family baking sessions with kids. Whether you’re looking for something creepy, cute, or colorful, there’s a brownie here for everyone. Enjoy, and be sure to leave a comment below sharing your favorite ideas!
