Description
Spooky halloween brownies deliver a haunting chocolate experience with creepy decorative elements. Chocolate lovers will delight in this festive dessert that combines rich flavor and playful Halloween spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 brownie mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) oil
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) milk
- 1 package of Oreo’s with orange filling
Frosting and Decoration:
- 1 can milk chocolate frosting
- 1 can white or vanilla frosting
- Orange food coloring gel
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom and sides.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine brownie mix, eggs, oil, and milk until the batter achieves a smooth, consistent texture without lumps.
- Gently transfer the brownie mixture into the prepared pan, creating an even layer across the surface.
- Carefully arrange whole Oreo cookies atop the batter, lightly pressing them to partially submerge into the mixture.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow brownies to cool completely at room temperature, which typically takes approximately 1 hour.
- Create vibrant orange frosting by blending vanilla frosting with crushed orange Oreo centers and orange food coloring gel until achieving a consistent, bright color.
- Once brownies have cooled, spread the orange frosting evenly across the surface using a spatula.
- Refrigerate the frosted brownies for 30 minutes to help the frosting set and firm up.
- Apply milk chocolate frosting over the orange layer, creating decorative swirls or patterns.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies over the top for added texture and Halloween-themed appearance.
- Slice into 3×2-inch squares and serve the festive, layered Halloween brownies.
Notes
- Swap regular Oreos with gluten-free or vegan alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions and make the recipe more inclusive.
- Use a light hand when pressing Oreos into the batter to prevent them from sinking too deep and maintain their visual appeal.
- Consider reducing the baking time by 2-3 minutes if you prefer gooier, fudgier brownies with a more intense chocolate experience.
- Experiment with different food coloring shades to create unique Halloween-themed color variations, like deep purple or spooky green frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg