These Halloween Brownies are the perfect spooky-sweet treat to bring some frightful fun to your dessert table! Rich, fudgy, and ultra-decadent, they’re topped with colorful candy eyeballs, festive sprinkles, and drizzles of orange-tinted white chocolate. Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party or just want to surprise the kids with a fun after-dinner dessert, these brownies hit the sweet spot of flavor and festive flair.

What makes these brownies extra special is their versatility—you can dress them up with candy corn, Oreos, or any creepy-crawly candy you love. Plus, they start with an easy base (use your favorite homemade brownie recipe or a box mix), so decorating is where all the magic happens.

What Kind of Brownie Base Should I Use?

The beauty of Halloween Brownies is that you can make them your own. Want something super rich? Go for a triple chocolate homemade batter. Need something quick? Use a boxed mix and dress it up with spooky toppings. The key is to have a dense, moist brownie that holds up under all the fun decorations.

Ingredients for the Halloween Brownies

1 box of brownie mix (or your favorite homemade brownie recipe)
Eggs, oil, and water as needed for the mix
1/2 cup Halloween sprinkles (purple, orange, black)
1/3 cup candy eyeballs
1/4 cup candy corn (optional)
1/2 cup crushed Halloween Oreos (optional)
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Orange food coloring (gel or liquid)

How To Make the Halloween Brownies

Step 1: Prepare the Brownie Base

Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix or your recipe. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray. Mix and bake the brownie batter as directed.

Step 2: Cool and Decorate

Let the brownies cool completely. While they’re cooling, melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts until smooth. Stir in a few drops of orange food coloring.

Step 3: Add Spooky Toppings

Once cooled, drizzle the orange chocolate over the top. While it’s still wet, sprinkle on Halloween sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and crushed Oreos or candy corn if using. Press gently so they stick.

Step 4: Chill and Slice

Place the brownies in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to help the decorations set. Then slice into squares and serve!

How to Serve and Store These Brownies

Halloween Brownies are best served at room temperature so the chocolate drizzle stays soft and fudgy. They’re perfect for Halloween parties, lunchbox surprises, or spooky movie nights. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to a week. If stacking them, use parchment between layers to keep decorations intact.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these in advance?

Absolutely! You can bake and decorate the brownies a day ahead. Just store them in an airtight container.

Can I freeze Halloween Brownies?

Yes, but freeze them undecorated. Add your toppings fresh after thawing for the best texture.

What other toppings can I use?

Try crushed pretzels, mini marshmallows, or drizzled caramel for even more Halloween magic.

Can I make them gluten-free?

Totally—just use a gluten-free brownie mix and double-check your decorations.

How do I cut them cleanly?

Use a warm knife and wipe it clean between slices for neat, bakery-style squares.

Want More Dessert Ideas with a Halloween Twist?

If you loved these Halloween Brownies, don’t miss out on these other spooky sweets:

Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake for a rich red velvet vibe.
Pistachio Cheesecake Brownies if you love green-hued treats.
Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars with a buttery cinnamon crunch.
Cinnamon Donut Bread for cozy fall baking.
Irresistible Pecan Pie Bites that are as cute as they are delicious.

📌 Save this recipe to your Halloween dessert board on Pinterest so you can come back to it any time.

And let me know in the comments how yours turned out. Did you go classic with candy corn, or throw in gummy worms and ghoulish ghosts? I love seeing how you put your own spooky spin on it!

Have questions or tricks of your own? Drop them below—we’re all about sharing the magic of Halloween baking together.

For even more festive recipes, check out my Pinterest at Nina Dishes.

Halloween Brownies

Author: Nina Klatten
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 16 brownies
Diet: Vegetarian

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Description

These Halloween Brownies are rich, fudgy, and spookily decorated with candy eyeballs, sprinkles, and a drizzle of orange white chocolate. Perfect for parties, lunchbox surprises, or any ghoulish celebration.

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven according to the brownie mix or your recipe. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray. Mix and bake the brownie batter as directed.

2. Let the brownies cool completely. While they’re cooling, melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts until smooth. Stir in a few drops of orange food coloring.

3. Once cooled, drizzle the orange chocolate over the top. While it’s still wet, sprinkle on Halloween sprinkles, candy eyeballs, and crushed Oreos or candy corn if using. Press gently so they stick.

4. Place the brownies in the fridge for 10–15 minutes to help the decorations set. Then slice into squares and serve.