Description
Fudgy Halloween Monster Brownies with neon frosting, candy eyes, and crunchy mix-ins for a spooky, party-ready dessert.
Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 1/4 cups packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup cocoa powder (natural or Dutch-process)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
8 ounces whipped vanilla frosting (about 1 cup)
Gel food coloring: neon green, purple, orange
1–2 cups candy eyes, assorted sizes
Optional mix-ins (1 to 1 1/2 cups): chopped Halloween candy, Oreo chunks, or cereal (Cocoa Puffs, Trix)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment and lightly grease.
2. Melt butter. Whisk in brown sugar and granulated sugar. Cool 3–4 minutes.
3. Whisk in eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4. Sift in cocoa, flour, and salt. Fold until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and optional candy.
6. Spread into pan.
7. Bake 30–35 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
8. Cool completely.
9. Tint frosting with gel colors.
10. Spread or pipe on top.
11. Press candy eyes and extra candy/cereal.
12. Slice 24 squares and serve.
Notes
Use a boxed mix plus chopped candy for speed.
Press eyes while the surface is tacky for better adhesion.
Set up decorating bowls for parties for easy assembly.
Store in a single layer to protect decorations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 311
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 245mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Halloween Monster Brownies, monster brownies, Halloween brownies