Tessa’s Recipe Rundown

TASTE: Perfectly decadent brownies with a subtle sweetness from the white chocolate cobweb.
TEXTURE: Chewy, rich brownies with a little crunch from the chocolate chips and the piped cobweb on top.
EASE: So easy – these would be so much fun to make with kids!
PROS: Simple, cute, and festive.
CONS: None.
WOULD I MAKE THIS AGAIN? 100%

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If you’re looking for the perfect blend of spooky and delicious, these Halloween Brownies are it—and the best part? They’re incredibly easy to make!

several brownies on a white background with a plastic spider in amongst for added spookiness.

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. There’s no stress of gift-giving like Christmas, and the food is so much more creative than Thanksgiving. It’s all about having fun… and indulging in chocolate!

Creating fall recipes, especially for Halloween, is always a highlight for me. You guys have gone crazy for my Halloween Cookies, super spooky Monster Cookies, and my show-stopping Halloween Charcuterie Board.

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In fact, the brownies from that Halloween Charcuterie Board were so popular that I had to create a dedicated post to them with all the tips and tricks you’ll need to make the perfect cobweb brownies.

my halloween charcuterie board, featuring these halloween brownies.

These Halloween Brownies take my viral Best Ever Chewy Brownies and top them with a simple white chocolate cobweb that’s perfect for getting the kids involved. This fun and festive treat will surely be a hit with the whole family!

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How to Make Halloween Brownies

The Best Brownie Recipe

My Best Ever Chewy Brownies recipe is one of the most popular recipes on my site – and for good reason! It’s a one-bowl recipe that’s super easy to make with ingredients you may already have in your pantry. For tips on making the most perfectly chewy, rich, chocolaty brownies you’ll ever taste, be sure to read through the Sprinkle of Science box above that recipe.

What Pan Do I Need for Baking Brownies?

I recommend my go-to 8×8-inch metal pan.
Do not use a glass pan to bake brownies – they won’t bake as evenly, and the edges might dry out before the center has baked through.
Learn more about Glass vs. Metal Baking Pans article here.

How to Perfectly Slice Brownies

Check out my How to Cut Brownies Cleanly in 5 Steps article for all my tips on slicing brownies perfectly.

What Type of Chocolate to Use For The Cobwebs?

White baking chocolate will taste the best, though it may not harden unless stored in the fridge. Although I love a chilled brownie (hello, extra chewy and fudgy!), that’s not always practical at parties.
Candy melts harden at room temperature, and while I don’t prefer their flavor, it won’t be super noticeable over the richness of these brownies.
If you’d like to use candy melts, I recommend using Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers, which taste much better than most candy melts. Candy melts will allow your brownies to stay unrefrigerated and can even be stacked without damaging the cobwebs.
White chocolate chips may not melt as quickly, which can cause the chocolate to burn, so I don’t recommend those here.

Decorating Halloween Brownies: How to Pipe Spider Webs

Melt white chocolate or wafers and transfer to a disposable piping bag (or ziplock).
One brownie slice at a time, pipe four lines to form a snowflake pattern, stopping a little before the edges of the brownie.
Join the ends of each line, arching in towards the middle as you pipe.
Move halfway towards the center and pipe another series of arches between each line.
If space, repeat this for a total of three arched lines. If there isn’t much space left, simply pipe a small circle in the middle, to finish off your spiderweb.
Let dry and repeat for all brownie slices. Don’t worry about perfection!
If you’re more of a visual learner, follow along to the GIF below:

Can I Double This Recipe?

Need to serve a crowd? Simply double all ingredients in my Chewy Brownies recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch metal baking pan, adding a few minutes to the bake time. You’ll need 2/3 cup (112 grams) candy melts or white chocolate for your spiderwebs.

How to Store Halloween Brownies

Brownies can be stored inside an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 5 days in the fridge. They are even more fudgy when they’re chilled! Please note that the edges of the brownies, once cut, will dry out quickly if not stored inside an airtight container.

Can You Freeze Halloween Brownies?

Halloween Brownies freeze beautifully and are the perfect treat to make ahead before your Halloween party! Simply wrap the whole slab or slices in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag or airtight container for up to a month. Thaw overnight in the fridge or for a couple of hours at room temperature before decorating and serving.

all the slices on a white background with a plastic spider and a paper bat nearby.

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How to Make

Halloween Brownies

By: Tessa Arias

Yield: 9 large or 16 small brownies

Prep Time: 30

Cooling Time: 2

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 3

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These Halloween Brownies are as adorable as they are delicious! Quick and easy to make, these spooky brownies are the perfect addition to any Halloween party.

Ingredients

▢ 1 batch Best Ever Chewy Brownies
▢ 1/3 cup (56 grams) white candy melts, or white baking chocolate*

Instructions

Make the brownies:

Make a batch of my Best Chewy Brownies .
Allow to cool completely. If time allows, chill the brownies until firm. Once chilled, evenly slice the brownies into 9 large slices or 16 smaller slices.

Melt the candy melts:

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white melting wafers or white chocolate in the microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and completely smooth. A double-boiler works just fine for this, if preferred.
Transfer the melted white chocolate/melting wafers to a disposable piping bag or zip top bag fitted with a small plain piping tip such as Wilton #3, or simply cut a very small hole at the bottom of the bag.

Decorate the brownies:

One brownie slice at a time, pipe crisscrossing lines on each brownie to create a snowflake pattern, then connect the lines with curved arches to form a spiderweb. Repeat for all brownies.
Once the spiderwebs have dried fully, place inside an airtight container with pieces of parchment paper or wax paper between stacked layers. Halloween Brownies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, or up to 5 days refrigerated.

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Recipe Notes

*White baking chocolate will taste the best, but it may not harden unless stored in the fridge. I recommend using Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers, which taste much better than most candy melts and will allow you to store the Halloween Brownies at room temperature, even stacked, without ruining your piping.

Please note that if using candy melts, you’ll need to move quite quickly while piping, as candy melts seize up and set very quickly, especially if your kitchen is cold. Try melting the candy melts in batches to prevent them from solidifying too quickly in your piping bag.

I don’t recommend using white chocolate chips for piping. More on this in the Sprinkle of Science box above the recipe.

Need to serve a crowd? Simply double all ingredients in my Chewy Brownies recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch metal baking pan, adding a few minutes to the bake time. You’ll need 2/3 cup (112 grams) candy melts or white chocolate for your spiderwebs.