Mummy Brownies
Rich, fudgy and full of Halloween spirit, these Mummy Brownies are the perfect mix of chocolatey indulgence and spooky fun. Melted white chocolate is drizzled across each slice like mummy wraps, with candy eyeballs peeking out for a treat that's equal parts adorable and delicious.
Perfect for Halloween parties, school events or an afternoon of baking with kids, this easy brownie recipe is a festive way to dress up homemade or boxed brownies.
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- Why You Will Love These Halloween Mummy Brownies
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Mummy Brownies
- More Halloween Recipes You Will Love
- How to Store Halloween Mummy Brownies
- What to Serve with Mummy Brownies
- Top Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions About Halloween Mummy Brownies
- More Recipes You Will Love
- Mummy Brownies
Anytime we can add googly eyeballs to a treat, we are here for it. Here are a couple of our favorite spooky recipes: Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars, Halloween Crockpot Candy and our Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies.
Why You Will Love These Halloween Mummy Brownies
- Fun and Festive: These cute Halloween brownies are a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike.
- Easy to Decorate: Just drizzle and place the candy eyeballs. No fancy piping skills needed.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Brownies can be baked in advance and decorated closer to your event.
- Minimal Ingredients: You only need a few pantry staples and candy melts or white chocolate chips.
Ingredients
A quick stop at the grocery store is all you need to whip up these fun Halloween treats.
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Dark Chocolate Bar: Adds deep, rich chocolate flavor.
- Cocoa Powder: Boosts that classic brownie taste.
- Boiling Water: Helps bloom the cocoa powder and melt the chocolate.
- Vegetable Oil: Keeps the brownies moist and chewy.
- Eggs: Add structure and richness.
- White Chocolate or White Chocolate Chips: Used for the mummy wrap effect.
To make this recipe simpler, you'll want to have on hand an 8x8 metal pan, parchment paper, measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl and a whisk.
Substitutions and Variations
Here are some simple ways to change this recipe to make it your own.
- Boxed Mix: Instead of making homemade brownies, use your favorite boxed brownie mix for a quick version with the same fun finish.
- Cream Cheese Swirl: Add a cream cheese swirl before baking for extra richness.
- Different Eyes: Try marshmallows with dots of chocolate for DIY eyes.
- Black Cocoa Powder: Use for a darker brownie base that's even more dramatic.
- Size Changes: Mix up the size and shapes you cut your brownies into for a little twist.
How to Make Mummy Brownies
These Halloween mummy brownies are simple to make and even more fun to decorate.
Preheat oven to 350F and prepare an 8x8 metal pan with parchment paper leaving the sides high for easily removal.
In a large bowl add chopped chocolate and cocoa powder followed by hot water and whisk to melt.
Add in granulated sugar, oil, eggs and pure vanilla extract until smooth.
Whisk in flour and salt until combined.
Pour into prepared pan and bake for about 28 minutes.
Cool completely in the pan then remove and slice.
Add white chocolate wafers to a heat-safe bowl and fill a pot with about 2 inches of water. Bring the water slowly to a boil, over low heat, and stir the chocolate to melt.
Using a spoon, or you can add melted chocolate to a plastic bag with the tip cut, drizzle from side to side across the brownies. Add eyeballs and drizzle again to make it look like the eyes are tucked under the bandages.
Allow them to cool and enjoy.
Hint: Let brownies cool fully before decorating to prevent melted chocolate from running.
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How to Store Halloween Mummy Brownies
Keep your mummy brownies fresh and fudgy with these simple storage tips.
- Refrigerator: Store leftover brownies in an airtight container for up to 4 days (note: the eyes may start to sweat and bleed with the cold).
- Freezer: Freeze undecorated brownies in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Decorate after thawing.
- Reheating: Place frozen brownie(s) on a paper towel and thaw in the fridge overnight. This helps to soak up any moisture and prevents sogginess.
What to Serve with Mummy Brownies
Looking to build a whole Halloween menu? Here are some ideas for what to serve with mummy brownies.
- Spooky Recipes: Halloween Crockpot candy, Halloween brownies, frosted Halloween sugar cookies or Halloween sangria.
- Hot Beverages: Pumpkin chai latte, Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, Crockpot hot chocolate or peppermint mocha.
Top Tips
Keep these tricks in mind for the best texture, flavor and spooky Halloween look.
- Use Parchment Paper: This helps lift the brownies out cleanly for slicing and decorating.
- Drizzle Tools: Use a sandwich bag, piping bag or spoon to drizzle the white chocolate evenly.
- Don't Overbake: Keep an eye on bake time for fudgy, moist brownies with chewy edges.
- Room Temp Ingredients: Bring eggs and chocolate to room temperature for a smoother batter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Halloween Mummy Brownies
Before you start baking, here are a few FAQs to help you make the best mummy brownies.
Absolutely. We find it easiest to use a plastic Ziplock bag, with a small hole in the corner cut. Allow the chocolate to cool slightly before transferring to your bag.
White chocolate chips, chopped white chocolate bars, or candy melts all work well for the drizzle. Melts tend to be the most smooth without having to add any fats.
Yes! A boxed brownie mix works perfectly as the base for mummy brownies. Bake the brownies according to package directions, then follow our steps for decorating.
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Mummy Brownies
Equipment
- 8x8 Metal Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
BROWNIES:
- 2 ounces dark chocolate bar chopped
- 6 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ cup boiling water
- 400 grams granulated sugar about 2 cups
- ⅔ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 187.5 grams all-purpose flour about 1 ½ cups
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
DECORATING:
- 4-6 ounces white chocolate
- Candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare an 8x8 metal pan with parchment paper leaving the sides high for easily removal.
- In a large bowl add chopped chocolate and cocoa powder followed by hot water and whisk to melt.
- Add in granulated sugar, oil, eggs and pure vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whisk in flour and salt until combined.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for about 28 minutes.
- Cool completely in the pan then remove and slice.
- Add white chocolate wafers to a heat-safe bowl and fill a pot with about 2 inches of water. Bring the water slowly to a boil, over low heat, and stir the chocolate to melt.
- Using a spoon, or you can add melted chocolate to a plastic bag with the tip cut, drizzle from side to side across the brownies. Add eyeballs and drizzle again to make it look like the eyes are tucked under the bandages.
- Allow them to cool and enjoy.
Notes
- Let brownies cool fully before decorating to prevent melted chocolate from running.
- This helps lift the brownies out cleanly for slicing and decorating.
- Use a sandwich bag, piping bag or spoon to drizzle the white chocolate evenly.
- Keep an eye on bake time for fudgy, moist brownies with chewy edges.
- Bring eggs and chocolate to room temperature for a smoother batter.
Nutrition
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Not only were these brownies delicious, but they looked so stinking cute, too.
So happy you guys loved them! 🙂
These are adorable and will be going on to my Halloween dessert table!!!!
You will love them, they sure are fun (and delicious)! Happy baking.
These brownies look delicious and fun to make.
They really are. I hope you enjoy them, happy baking.
We love making this recipe. It is so fun to do with the kids, and they like to decorate the mummies with sprinkles as well! So tasty, the white chocolate drizzle is perfect with the rich chocolate brownies.