A curated collection of 16 Halloween brownie recipes—from spooky to silly—featuring rich chocolate bases, festive toppings, and creative designs perfect for October celebrations.
1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
8 oz dark chocolate (chopped)
1½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
¾ cup cocoa powder
¾ cup all-purpose flour
Toppings: candy eyes, sprinkles, Oreos, white chocolate, peanut butter, red gel coloring, etc.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×13-inch pan.
Melt butter and chocolate together until smooth.
Whisk in sugar, then eggs one at a time.
Add vanilla and salt.
Sift in cocoa and flour; fold gently.
Pour into pan and bake for 25–30 minutes.
Cool completely before decorating with themed toppings.
Try mummy or monster designs with white chocolate and candy eyes.
Use leftover Halloween candy as topping.
Brownies freeze well; decorate after thawing.
For a swirl, add cream cheese or peanut butter before baking.