These Halloween Brownies are not only delicious but super fun to decorate! Every year, my family loves how we get to make these brownies extra spooky with our favorite spiderweb designs. Perfect for a Halloween party, or just for fun at home. These treats are almost too cute to eat—but trust me, they won’t last long!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Chewy and Rich: The brownies are thick, chewy, and loaded with chocolate goodness.
- Easy Halloween Fun: Decorating with melted white chocolate creates fun spiderweb designs!
- Perfect for Parties: These brownies are sure to impress at any Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 batch Best Ever Chewy Brownies: You can use your go-to brownie recipe or store-bought mix for ease.
- 1/3 cup (56g) white candy melts or white baking chocolate: For the perfect spooky spiderweb designs!
Variations
- Different Designs: You can switch up the design and use the white chocolate to make ghosts, pumpkins, or whatever spooky shape you prefer!
- Add Candy: Before the white chocolate sets, sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles or candy eyeballs on top.
- Extra Chocolatey: If you’re a chocoholic, drizzle some dark chocolate or milk chocolate along with the white chocolate for extra layers of flavor.
How to Make the Recipe
1. Make the Brownies
Prepare a batch of my Best Ever Chewy Brownies (or your favorite brownie recipe). Allow them to cool completely. For best results, chill the brownies in the fridge for a couple of hours before slicing. This makes them easier to cut neatly. Once chilled, slice them into either 9 large or 16 smaller pieces, depending on how big you want your brownies.
2. Melt the Candy Melts
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy melts or white baking chocolate. Microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until smooth. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler for melting. Once melted, transfer the white chocolate into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the tip cut off (small hole, Wilton #3 tip works great!).
3. Decorate the Brownies
Grab one brownie at a time and pipe crisscrossing lines to create a spiderweb effect. Draw curved arches connecting the lines for that spooky, web-like look. Repeat for each brownie. Allow the white chocolate to fully dry before stacking or serving.
How to Serve
These Halloween Brownies are perfect for a Halloween dessert table, lunchbox treats, or a fun surprise after dinner. Pair them with a glass of cold milk, and you’ve got a spooky sweet combo!
Make Ahead
- Make the Brownies in Advance: You can bake the brownies a day or two ahead of time and store them in the fridge. Just make sure to decorate right before serving.
- Freezing the Brownies: These brownies freeze well! You can freeze undecorated brownies for up to 3 months. Thaw, then decorate when ready to serve.
FAQs
Can I use regular chocolate instead of white candy melts?
Yes, you can use any type of chocolate for the spiderweb design! White candy melts give the classic spooky look, but dark or milk chocolate works too.
How do I store leftover brownies?
Keep the brownies in an airtight container. They’ll stay fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature or 5 days in the fridge.
Can I make the brownies gluten-free?
Absolutely! Just swap out the flour in your brownie recipe with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
There you have it—spooky, chewy, and oh-so-chocolatey Halloween Brownies! These are always a hit at our family’s Halloween celebrations, and I’m sure your friends and family will love them too. Enjoy making and eating these festive treats!
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Halloween Brownies Recipe
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 9 large brownies or 16 small brownies 1x
Description
These spooky Halloween brownies are topped with white chocolate or candy melt spiderwebs, making them a fun and festive treat for any Halloween party! The base is made from chewy brownies and decorated to look like spiderwebs, perfect for the holiday.
Ingredients
- 1 batch of Best Ever Chewy Brownies (or your favorite brownie recipe)
- 1/3 cup (56 grams) white candy melts or white baking chocolate*
Instructions
Make the Brownies:
- Prepare a batch of Best Ever Chewy Brownies according to your preferred recipe.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely. If you have time, chill the brownies until firm to make slicing easier. Once chilled, slice the brownies into 9 large pieces or 16 smaller pieces.
Melt the Candy Melts:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy melts or white baking chocolate in the microwave at 50% power. Stir every 30 seconds until fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, you can melt them using a double boiler.
- Transfer the melted candy or chocolate into a disposable piping bag or a zip-top bag fitted with a small piping tip, like Wilton #3. If you don’t have a piping tip, you can snip a small hole at the end of the bag.
Decorate the Brownies:
- Take one brownie slice at a time and pipe crisscrossing lines on each one to create a spiderweb pattern. Pipe curved arches connecting the lines to complete the look.
- Repeat the process for all the brownies.
- Allow the spiderweb decorations to dry completely.
Store the Brownies:
- Once the spiderwebs have dried, place the brownies in an airtight container. Use pieces of parchment paper or wax paper between the stacked layers.
- Halloween brownies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to 5 days.
Notes
- White baking chocolate tastes great but may not harden at room temperature unless chilled. Using candy melts or Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers will allow the spiderwebs to set properly and store at room temperature.
- If using candy melts, work quickly when piping, as they set faster, especially in cooler temperatures. You can melt the candy melts in batches to avoid them solidifying in the piping bag too soon.
- Avoid using white chocolate chips for piping, as they don’t melt as smoothly.
Need to Serve a Crowd?
- You can double the brownie recipe and bake it in a 9×13-inch pan. Use 2/3 cup (112 grams) of candy melts or white chocolate for the spiderwebs. Adjust the baking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cooling Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
