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Halloween Monster Brownies – Stunning Guide, 5 Tips, So Good

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Fudgy Halloween Monster Brownies with neon frosting, candy eyes, and crunchy mix-ins for a spooky, party-ready dessert.

Ingredients

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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

12 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.

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