Description
Create festive Halloween brownies easily with Betty Crocker brownie mix, colorful frosting, and fun candy decorations. This recipe guides you through baking rich fudge brownies and decorating them with vibrant gel food colors and spooky treats to delight kids and adults alike during Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix
- Water, vegetable oil, and eggs called for on brownie mix box
Frosting and Decorations
- 1 tub (16 oz) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
- Betty Crocker™ Neon Gel Food Color (assorted colors)
- Betty Crocker™ Black Writing Gel or Cookie Icing
- Assorted candies and snacks for decorating, such as candy corn, Betty Crocker™ Spooky Sprinkles, Bugles™ Snacks, Betty Crocker™ Dessert Decorations Candy Eyeballs, mini candy-coated milk chocolate candies, black licorice
Instructions
- Prepare and Bake Brownies: Heat oven to 350°F. Grease the bottom of an 8- or 9-inch square pan with shortening or cooking spray. Follow the instructions on the brownie mix box by combining the brownie mix with water, vegetable oil, and eggs as specified. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake according to package directions. Once baked, let the brownies cool completely for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Cut Brownies: After the brownies have fully cooled, cut them into 6 even rectangles to prepare them for decorating.
- Color Frosting: Divide the vanilla frosting into several small bowls. Add Betty Crocker Neon Gel Food Colors to each bowl in desired amounts to achieve a variety of bright, festive shades for decorating.
- Decorate Brownies: Use the colored frostings, black writing gel or cookie icing, and an assortment of candies such as candy corn, spooky sprinkles, candy eyeballs, mini candies, and black licorice to creatively decorate each brownie piece. Refer to any inspiration photos to customize your Halloween theme designs.
- Store Finished Brownies: Once decorated, store brownies covered at room temperature to keep them fresh and ready to serve.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- Get creative with decorations using different candy types and colors to enhance the Halloween theme.
- Use parchment paper to make cleanup easier when decorating.
- Store decorated brownies in an airtight container at room temperature and consume within 2-3 days for best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximate)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
