Description
Spooktacular Monster Mash Halloween Brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with gooey green frosting. They are a fun and easy treat perfect for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- For the Green Frosting:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
- While the brownies cool, prepare the frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until smooth and spreadable.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add green food coloring, a few drops at a time, until you achieve your desired monster green color.
- Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the green frosting evenly over the top.
- Slice and serve your Spooktacular Monster Mash Halloween Brownies.
Notes
- For extra spooky fun, you can add candy eyeballs to the frosting before it sets.
- Ensure the brownies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- This recipe makes a large batch, perfect for sharing at Halloween events.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: Approximately 250 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 30g
- Sodium: Approximately 100mg
- Fat: Approximately 14g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 5g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 3g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 60mg