11 Spooky Halloween Brownies That’ll Scare Up Some Fun

Halloween brownies are the perfect mix of spooky fun and irresistible chocolatey goodness. From cute mummy faces to moody dark chocolate, these recipes turn a simple brownie base into a Halloween showstopper. Make them for a party, pack them up for school treats, or bake a batch for a cozy October night in; these brownies are easy to make and even easier to decorate.

Halloween Brownies Decoration Tips

The secret to unforgettable Halloween brownies is all in the toppings. Bold, vibrant frosting from gel food coloring instantly makes designs pop. Candy eyeballs, themed sprinkles, and edible glitter add texture and fun. For extra flair, pipe spider webs, cut out chocolate bats, or arrange candy corn into colorful patterns. Mixing and matching decorations across different brownies creates a platter that’s just as eye-catching as it is delicious.

Easy Spooky Mummy Brownies (Kid-Approved and Adorable!)

These easy Spooky Mummy Brownies are a guaranteed hit at Halloween parties, school events, or a cozy October baking night at home. Fudgy chocolate brownies are drizzled with melted white chocolate to look like mummy bandages, then finished with candy eyeballs for a sweetly spooky touch. With a simple shortcut brownie base and easy decorating steps, they’re as fun to make as they are to eat.

Ingredients

• 1 box (18-20 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on box
• ½ cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
• Candy eyeballs
• Candy corn or Halloween sprinkles (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Bake brownies according to package directions and let them cool completely. Cut into neat rectangles.
2. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. Drizzle the melted chocolate over each brownie in a crisscross pattern to create “bandages.” Press two candy eyeballs into each brownie while the chocolate is still soft.

Gooey Pumpkin Swirl Brownies That Taste Like Fall

These gooey Pumpkin Swirl Brownies bring together the best of two worlds: rich, fudgy chocolate and creamy pumpkin cheesecake. The golden swirls of pumpkin filling not only make them stunning for a Halloween dessert table but also infuse every bite with warm fall spice. Perfect for October gatherings, bake sales, or an autumn movie night, they’re as festive as they are decadent.

Ingredients

• 1 box (18–20 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on box
• ½ cup chocolate protein powder
• 8 oz cottage cheese (blended smooth)
• ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven according to brownie package directions. Prepare brownie batter as instructed, stirring in protein powder. Reserve ½ cup batter.
2. Blend cottage cheese until smooth. Mix in pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla.
3. Pour most of the brownie batter into a greased 9×9-inch pan. Drop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture on top, then add dollops of reserved brownie batter.
4. Swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
5. Bake according to box directions, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing.

Melty Jack-O’-Lantern Brownies with Orange Frosting Faces

These melty Jack-O’-Lantern Brownies are a playful way to dress up classic brownies for Halloween. Each square is topped with a swirl of orange frosting, shaped into a pumpkin with chocolate cut-outs for the face and a small candy stem. They’re whimsical, rich, and perfect for a Halloween dessert table or as a fun project with kids.

Ingredients

• 1 box (18-20 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on box
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup heavy cream (plus more if needed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Orange gel food coloring
• Chocolate melting wafers (for jack-o’-lantern face cutouts)
• Mini chocolate sticks or licorice pieces (for stems)

Instructions

1. Bake brownies according to package directions and let them cool completely before cutting into squares.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with heavy cream, until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla and orange gel food coloring until evenly tinted.
3. Spoon frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe a generous swirl on each brownie. Shape the top into a pumpkin dome using a small spatula.
4. Cut jack-o’-lantern eyes, noses, and mouths from chocolate melting wafers and press them gently into the frosting. Add a mini chocolate stick or licorice piece at the top for the stem. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Spider Web Brownies

These Spider Web Brownies are a simple yet striking way to bring Halloween spirit to your dessert table. Fudgy chocolate brownies are topped with piped white chocolate webs and finished with playful plastic spider toppers for a spooky touch. They’re quick to decorate, making them perfect for last-minute party prep or a fun family baking night.

Ingredients

• 1 box (18-20 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on box
• ½ cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
• Plastic spider toppers (for decoration only)

Instructions

1. Bake brownies according to package directions and let them cool completely before cutting into squares.
2. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Spoon melted chocolate into a piping bag with a small round tip.
3. Pipe three intersecting lines across each brownie to form a star shape, then connect the lines with small curved lines to create a spider web pattern.
4. Place a plastic spider topper in the center of each web. Allow chocolate to set before serving. Remove plastic decorations before eating.

Ultimate Halloween Oreo Brownies (Loaded and Irresistible)

These ultimate Halloween Oreo Brownies are loaded with everything you love about spooky season: chunks of Halloween-themed Oreos, candy eyeballs, colorful drizzle, and plenty of festive sprinkles. They’re rich, chewy, and irresistibly fun, making them the perfect treat for parties, bake sales, or a night of scary movies.

Ingredients

• 1 box (18-20 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on box
• 10 Halloween Oreos, chopped (plus more for topping)
• ½ cup white chocolate chips
• Orange and purple gel food coloring
• Candy eyeballs
• Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

1. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions, folding in chopped Oreos. Pour batter into a greased 9×9-inch pan and bake as directed. Cool completely before decorating.
2. Melt white chocolate in two bowls, tinting one with orange coloring and the other with purple. Drizzle each color over the brownies.
3. Top with whole Oreos, candy eyeballs, and sprinkles, pressing gently so they stick. Let the chocolate set before slicing into squares.

Over-the-Top Halloween Brownies with Candy Bar Layers

These Over-the-Top Halloween Brownies are the ultimate candy-lover’s dream. Each fudgy square is packed with chopped candy bars, colorful sprinkles, and a generous drizzle of caramel, making them rich, chewy, and totally indulgent. They’re perfect for using up leftover Halloween candy or creating a show-stopping party dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 box (18-20 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on box
• 1 cup assorted chopped candy bars (Snickers, Milky Way, Reese’s, KitKat, etc.)
• ½ cup candy-coated chocolates or candy corn
• ½ cup caramel sauce
• Halloween sprinkles

Instructions

1. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions and fold in half of the chopped candy bars. Pour into a greased 9×9-inch pan and bake as directed.
2. While still warm, sprinkle the remaining candy bars and candy-coated chocolates evenly on top, pressing gently so they stick. Let cool completely.
3. Drizzle with caramel sauce and finish with Halloween sprinkles. Cut into squares and serve.

Monster Eye Brownies with Gooey Chocolate and Candy Eyes

These Monster Eye Brownies are as fun to decorate as they are to eat. Fudgy chocolate brownies are topped with bright green frosting, candy eyeballs in different sizes, colorful candy pieces, and a playful drizzle of chocolate. They’re a spooky-cute addition to any Halloween dessert spread and perfect for baking with kids.

Ingredients

• 1 box (18-20 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on box
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup heavy cream (plus more if needed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Green gel food coloring
• Candy eyeballs
• Mini colorful candies
• ½ cup chocolate chips, melted

Instructions

1. Bake brownies according to package directions and cool completely before cutting into squares.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, alternating with heavy cream, until fluffy. Mix in vanilla and green gel food coloring. Spread frosting evenly over brownies.
3. Decorate with candy eyeballs and colorful candies. Drizzle melted chocolate over the top. Allow chocolate to set before serving.

Chocolate Pumpkin Patch Brownie Cake

This Chocolate Pumpkin Patch Brownie Cake is a festive showstopper for Halloween and fall gatherings. It’s fun to assemble, easy to slice, and guaranteed to draw smiles from kids and adults alike.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Pumpkin Patch Brownie Cake.

Dark Chocolate Espresso Brownies (Moody & Rich)

These Dark Chocolate Espresso Brownies are rich, moody, and perfect for a grown-up Halloween treat. They get a boost of bold flavor from espresso powder and extra dark chocolate, then finish with a light cocoa dusting and chocolate-covered espresso beans for crunch.

Ingredients

• 1 box (18-20 oz) dark chocolate brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on box
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips
• ½ cup chocolate-covered espresso beans (plus extra for topping)
• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

1. Preheat oven according to package directions. Prepare brownie batter as instructed on the box, then stir in espresso powder, dark chocolate chips, and chocolate-covered espresso beans.
2. Pour batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan and smooth the top. Bake according to package directions, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
3. Cool completely, dust lightly with cocoa powder, and top with extra espresso beans before slicing into squares.

Raspberry Drizzle Halloween Brownies

These Raspberry Drizzle Halloween Brownies combine rich chocolate and tart raspberry for a spooky-yet-elegant treat. A boxed brownie base keeps things simple, while a bold red raspberry sauce and fresh berries create a dramatic look perfect for Halloween gatherings. Chocolate shavings and black candy pearls add the finishing touch for a moody dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

• 1 box (18-20 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on box
• ½ cup seedless raspberry jam
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup fresh raspberries
• ¼ cup dark chocolate shavings
• Black candy pearls (optional)

Instructions

1. Bake brownies according to package directions and let cool completely before slicing.
2. In a small saucepan, heat the raspberry jam and water over low heat until smooth, stirring often.
3. Drizzle the sauce generously over the brownies. Top each square with fresh raspberries, chocolate shavings, and black candy pearls. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Ghost Brownies with Marshmallow Toppers (So Easy!)

These Ghost Brownies are as cute as they are delicious, making them the perfect easy Halloween treat. A simple boxed brownie base is topped with fluffy marshmallows coated in drippy white chocolate, then decorated with chocolate faces to turn them into friendly little ghosts.

Ingredients

• 1 box (18-20 oz) brownie mix, plus ingredients listed on box
• 12 large marshmallows
• 1 cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
• ¼ cup mini chocolate chips or melted dark chocolate (for faces)

Instructions

1. Bake brownies according to package directions and cool completely before cutting into squares.
2. Use melted dark chocolate to pipe eyes and a mouth onto each marshmallow, then let them set.
3. Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
4. Spoon a small pool of melted white chocolate in the center of each brownie, then place a decorated marshmallow on top so the white chocolate spreads slightly around the base and flows down. Let it set before serving.