Maya Chen
Chocolatey brownie bites, loaded with festive sprinkles and candy “eyes” for a spooky Halloween treat—easy to bake, decorate, and serve!
Recipe Snapshot
- 🍽️ Serves: 24 brownies
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🍳 Cook Time: 25 minutes
- 💰 Cost Estimate: $8 per batch
- 🔥 Calories: 185 kcal per brownie
Clever Tip:
Let kids “decorate” with extra candy faces—use icing pens for fangs and monster mouths!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super easy—one bowl, no fancy equipment needed
- Festive monster decorations perfect for Halloween
- Rich, homemade chocolate brownie flavor
- Great for parties, gift bags, or class treats
Ingredient Notes
- All-purpose flour: For classic chewy texture
- Cocoa powder: Unsweetened for rich chocolate flavor
- Candy eyes & sprinkles: Essential for monster faces!
- Butter & eggs: Make brownies moist and fudgy
- Chocolate chips: Optional, for extra gooeyness
- Orange frosting: For monster mouths and details
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ▢ 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- ▢ 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- ▢ 1 cup sugar
- ▢ 2 eggs
- ▢ 1/2 tsp baking powder
- ▢ 1/4 tsp salt
- ▢ 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ▢ 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- ▢ 1/4 cup candy eyes
- ▢ 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles
- ▢ 1/4 cup orange frosting (for monster mouth)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 pan or line mini muffin tins.
- Cream melted butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one by one, then add cocoa, flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into pan or muffin tins.
- Bake 20-25 minutes (brownies) or 12-15 minutes (bites) until set. Let cool.
- Cut into squares or unmold bites, decorate faces with candy eyes, frosting, and sprinkles for monster faces!
Helpful Tips
- Cool brownies before decorating!
- Use gel icing for detailed monster faces/fangs.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Expert Tips for the Best Results
- Use mini muffin tins for perfectly round “monster heads.”
- Add orange or green coloring to frosting for full Halloween flair.
- For extra fudgy texture, don’t overbake.
Meal Prep & Freezing Tips
- Prep Ahead: Bake brownies a day ahead and decorate just before serving.
- Storage: Airtight container, keep at room temp up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Wrap plain brownies and freeze; decorate after thawing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I make gluten-free? Substitute a 1:1 GF baking blend.
- Can I use a box mix? Absolutely—decorate as directed!
- More monster ideas? Use marshmallows, licorice, or candy corn for other faces.
Conclusion
Monster Mash Brownie Bites are irresistible, spooky, and fun—perfect for Halloween parties, trick-or-treat gatherings, or movie nights!
Monster Mash Brownie Bites
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup candy eyes for monster decoration
- 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles
- 1/4 cup orange frosting for monster mouth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 pan or line mini muffin tins.
- Cream melted butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one by one, then add cocoa, flour, baking powder, salt, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips. Pour into pan or muffin tins.
- Bake 20-25 minutes (brownies) or 12-15 minutes (bites) until set. Let cool.
- Cut into squares or unmold bites, decorate faces with candy eyes, frosting, and sprinkles for monster faces!
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Cool brownies before decorating!
- Use gel icing for detailed monster faces/fangs.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
Expert Tips for the Best Results
- Use mini muffin tins for perfectly round “monster heads.”
- Add orange or green coloring to frosting for full Halloween flair.
- For extra fudgy texture, don’t overbake.
