With Halloween upon us once again, we’re looking to get a little more crafty this year with desserts that go beyond the classic candy. If you feel the same way, check out some of the Halloween brownie recipes below for inspiration to turn any brownie into a Halloween-ready treat.
The best thing about all of these Halloween recipe ideas is that the brownie component is already ready to eat if you use Greyston Bakery brownies as the base. So you’ll just have to incorporate it with an edible Halloween decoration and you’re good to go. Whether you’re decorating Halloween brownies for a spooky gathering or just treating yourself, these recipes make it easy and fun.
Decorating Halloween brownies
If you’re wondering how to decorate brownies for Halloween, the following ideas will help you create some seriously delicious treats. With endless toppings and fun color combinations, Halloween brownie decorating is a perfect way to let your creativity shine.
Brownies painted with candy corn
Having a recipe that looks impressive but is actually easy to make is perfect for those last minute moments when you need something that doesn’t look like you put it together two hours before your Halloween party. This candy corn fudge brownie recipe by Inside Bru Crew Life it looks so pretty, you might not want to eat it! But luckily, with a frosting recipe that can be made in less than 20 minutes, including cleaning, you can bake, admire and eat again and again.
This brownie recipe uses three different shades of gel food coloring and adds them to the fudge to create a candy corn-dyed look. To make this colorful fudge on top of Greyston Bakery brownies, line a pan with brownies thickly. You can use as many brownies as you want to make and adjust the pan size as needed. Then simply follow the instructions below and pour the mixture into the lined pan for easy cleanup.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of white chocolate chips
- 1 – 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup marshmallow cream
- orange and yellow gel food coloring
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk over low heat. Stir until melted and creamy.
- Add the marshmallow cream and mix until it becomes creamy again. Divide the melted fudge into 3 glass bowls.
- Use a toothpick to add a small amount of gel food coloring to two of the bowls. Slowly add more color until you reach your desired color. If the fudge starts to thicken, microwave it for 20-30 seconds.
- After you have the three colors in the desired shade, put each bowl in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and mix.
- Quickly spoon each color over the cooled brownies. Once you have all the fudge on, take a knife and swirl the colors. Don’t swirl too much or the colors will start to run together.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
DIY decorated Halloween brownies
Between bar tops at ice cream shops and the ability to build your own table at most fast-casual restaurants, DIY has become pretty standard fare when it comes to food. At parties, they’re the perfect way to create a hands-on experience, and this Halloween brownie decorating recipe is so simple it’s great for kids and adults alike. Think: Halloween party at home or office. All you need are brownies, funky toppings, and frosting to stick.
How to set up DIY decorated Halloween brownies
- Make the frosting: Check it out the first recipe on this page for instructions on how to make the frosting
- Prepare the brownies: Place individual brownies on a platter
- Put the glaze: Place the frosting in a covered bowl or use several bowls if you are making different colored frostings.
- Provide toppings: Offer a variety of toppings such as:
- Purple and orange splashes
- Googly eyes
- Candy corn
- Any other edible toppings.
With this buffet-style setup, people will have everything they need to create the perfect DIY Halloween brownie.
Halloween Cake Pops
Undoubtedly one of the most fun desserts to eat, cake pops can be made from more only cake. Chocolate brownies and frosting are meant to be together, again the second recipe on this page break down what it takes to fuse them into the perfect cake pop shape. Just incorporate a few festive toppings to create the Halloween edition of this classic sweet snack.
Greyston Bakery Brownies are freshly made, individually wrapped brownies that are baked from scratch and are made with zero artificial sweeteners, preservatives, flavors or hydrogenated fats. All brownies are also Kosher and made in a peanut-free facility. The perfect low-effort, premium, indulgent brownies to use as a base for Halloween treats and creative dessert ideas.
