Spooky Brownies

Dairy Free
Spooky Brownies
180 min.
16
279kcal

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Get ready to unleash your inner baker with these Spooky Brownies, the perfect treat for Halloween or any festive gathering! These delightful, dairy-free brownies are not only easy to make but also a fun way to get creative in the kitchen. With a rich chocolate base and a variety of playful decorations, these brownies are sure to impress both kids and adults alike.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a fudgy brownie topped with fluffy marshmallows and vibrant frosting, all while being completely dairy-free! The combination of green and purple gel food coloring adds a whimsical touch, transforming ordinary brownies into spooky delights. Whether you're crafting Franken-Brownies with candy eyes or Spider Brownies with gummy worm legs, each bite is a delicious adventure.

Perfect for parties, school events, or simply a fun family baking day, these Spooky Brownies are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. With a total of 16 servings, there's plenty to share—or keep all to yourself! So gather your ingredients, preheat that oven, and let the Halloween spirit inspire your baking. Your friends and family will be begging for the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz brownie mix 
  • serving vegetable oil for on brownie mix box
  • 16 oz fluffy frosting white
  • serving purple gel food coloring green
  • 16 large marshmallows 
  • serving m&m candies 
  • 0.7 oz decorating gel black
  •  snack peppers red (any variety)
  • serving pumpkin candies and gummy worms 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil, allowing some to hang over edges of pan. Grease bottom and sides of foil with shortening or cooking spray. Make and bake brownies as directed on box. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 1/2 hours. Freeze in pan 15 minutes. Using foil to lift, remove brownies from pan, and peel away foil.
  2. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
  3. Divide frosting among 3 small microwavable bowls.
  4. Heat frosting as needed: microwave 1 bowl uncovered on High about 10 seconds until frosting can be stirred smooth. If frosting becomes too firm while decorating, microwave on High an additional 5 seconds; stir.
  5. Decorate as directed below, using 5 or 6 brownies for each bowl of frosting.
  6. Franken-Brownies
  7. Add desired amount of green food color to frosting in 1 bowl; mix well. Top each of 6 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Spoon 1 tablespoon green frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Decorate with green M&M's™ minis chocolate candies for eyes and ears. Use black gel for mouths and centers of eyes.
  8. Cut fruit snack to use for hair.
  9. Boo-Brownies
  10. Top each of 5 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Spoon 1 tablespoon white frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Use black gel for eyes and mouths.
  11. Spider Brownies
  12. Add desired amount of purple food color to frosting in 1 bowl; mix well. Top each of 5 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Tuck gummy worms candies under each marshmallow for legs. Spoon 1 tablespoon purple frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Use orange M&M's™ minis chocolate candies for eyes. Use black gel for mouths, centers of eyes and eyebrows.

Nutrition Facts

Calories279kcal
Protein2.22%
Fat29.35%
Carbs68.43%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.47
Glycemic Load
11.74
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.1747826020355%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:278.88kcal
13.94%
Fat:9.14g
14.06%
Saturated Fat:1.86g
11.6%
Carbohydrates:47.93g
15.98%
Net Carbohydrates:47.86g
17.4%
Sugar:36.67g
40.74%
Cholesterol:0.14mg
0.05%
Sodium:141.28mg
6.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.55g
3.11%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.13%
Vitamin K:5.38µg
5.12%
Iron:0.88mg
4.87%
Vitamin E:0.53mg
3.55%
Vitamin C:2.25mg
2.72%
Vitamin A:56.89IU
1.14%