You are going to love these homemade Halloween Decorated Brownies with a Spooky Twist!
Made with a homemade brownie recipe and topped with a fun orange cream cheese frosting, this easy dessert is topped with candy eyes to make them extra fun for the season!
Don't stop here! Discover even more ghoulishly delicious Halloween Themed Recipes for even more fun ideas.
Get ready to sink your teeth into the most frightfully adorable treats this Halloween season. These homemade brownies are taking a spooky turn with a vibrant orange cream cheese frosting that will send shivers down your spine.
But that's not all! These treats come adorned with googly eyes, adding an extra element of fun and spookiness to every bite.
Whether you're hosting a Halloween party or simply craving a sweet treat, this homemade recipe is sure to cast a spell on your taste buds.
Looking for more Easy Dessert Recipes for Halloween? Try my Monster Eye Cookies or Halloween Pretzel Rods.
Table of Contents
- How to Decorate Halloween Brownies?
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Ingredients
- Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Top Tip
- Baking Instructions
- How to Cut Brownies without Sticking to Knife
- Before You Begin!
- Storing, Freezing and Thawing Tips
- Top Recipe Tip
- Recipe FAQ's
- Try these recipes next...
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
How to Decorate Halloween Brownies?
When it comes to baking homemade brownies, here are some essential tips to ensure your treats turn out perfect every time:
- Get ready to elevate the flavor and texture of your brownies with top-notch chocolate, cocoa powder, and fresh ingredients!
- Do not overmix the brownie batter. The brownies will turn out tough if you overmix the batter.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper. This makes it easier to remove the brownies from the pan once they've cooled.
- Be careful not to overcook the brownies. Check them a few minutes before they should be done.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before removing them to a cutting board to cut. This will help them set and firm up which will give you cleaner slices.
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Ingredients
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Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- If you don't want to use coconut oil, you can use vegetable oil.
- You could also use your favorite brownie mix!
- Try almond flour, oat flour, or gluten-free blends for different textures and dietary needs. You may need to adjust the amount slightly.
- Use mini chocolate chips, raisins, or even small pieces of dried fruit as alternatives for the candy eyes.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Mix the flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together. Mix in the eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla.
Step 2: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and set aside. Line the baking pan with either parchment paper or aluminum foil to make them easier to remove after baking.
Step 3: Whisk the softened cream cheese, egg, and powdered sugar together. Once smooth, add the orange food coloring.
Step 4: Pour the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter. Top with Halloween sprinkles and candy eyes.
Top Tip
Smaller candy eyes tend to melt during baking, so if this happens, just add some new ones while the brownies are hot.
Baking Instructions
Step 5: Bake at 350° F for 30 to 35 minutes or until the center no longer jiggles. Cool the brownies completely before cutting.
How to Cut Brownies without Sticking to Knife
Step 6: For clean-cut brownies, let them cool completely before slicing with a plastic knife (for gooey brownies), an electric knife (for thick ones), or a serrated knife (for cakey ones). Dip your knife in hot water and wipe it clean between each cut for extra-neat slices!
Before You Begin!
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Storing, Freezing and Thawing Tips
Refrigerator: Since these brownies have a cream cheese layer, they need to be refrigerated. Cover and store for up to 5 days.
Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container for up to a month.
Thawing Tips: Transfer to the refrigerator to thaw overnight.
Top Recipe Tip
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature so it blends smoothly. Line the baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy removal.
Recipe FAQ's
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Try using a warm knife to prevent the brownies from sticking to the blade. You can also try using a plastic knife! Even an electric knife will give you perfect crumb-free slices.
When brownies are hot, they tend to be softer and more prone to crumbling or sticking to the knife. Cutting them when they are fully cooled allows for cleaner and neater slices. So always allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Try these recipes next...
- Check out my other recipe for Spooky Mummy Brownies!
- Or you might enjoy this recipe for Easy Halloween Cake Pops.
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Halloween Decorated Brownies
Ingredients
For the Brownie Layer:
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- orange food coloring
- candy eyes
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with foil or parchment paper, grease, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well incorporated.
- Add eggs, melted coconut oil, and vanilla to the flour mixture, and fold until all flour is wet and you have a thick batter.
- Pour brownie layer into prepared pan and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together room temperature cream cheese, egg, and powdered sugar.
- Once there are no more lumps in the cream cheese mixture, add orange food coloring.
- Top with sprinkles and candy eyes.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until it is no longer jiggling in the center.
- Let the brownies cool completely in order to make clean cuts.
Notes
- You can use vegetable oil in place of the coconut oil.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy removal.
- Refrigerate leftovers up to 5 days.
- Smaller candy eyes tend to melt during baking. If this happens, just add some new ones while the brownies are hot.
- The cream cheese layer may crack. It just adds to the spookiness!
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