Description
Graveyard Brownies are a fun and festive Halloween treat featuring classic brownies topped with cookie tombstones, crushed cookie dirt, and candy pumpkins for a spooky graveyard effect. Perfect for parties and celebrations, this easy recipe combines rich chocolate flavors with creative decorations for a delightfully eerie dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients listed on the box, typically eggs, oil, and water)
Toppings and Decorations
- 12 rectangular cookies (such as Milano)
- Black gel or chocolate icing for writing
- Crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos) for “dirt”
- Candy pumpkins for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Follow the instructions on your brownie mix box to make the batter, combining the necessary wet and dry ingredients as directed.
- Bake Brownies: Pour the prepared batter into a greased baking pan and bake according to the package directions. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into individual squares.
- Decorate Tombstone Cookies: Use black gel or chocolate icing to write “RIP” on each rectangular cookie to create the appearance of tombstones.
- Assemble Graveyard Scene: Gently press one decorated tombstone cookie into the top of each brownie square, ensuring it stays upright.
- Add Dirt and Pumpkins: Sprinkle crushed chocolate sandwich cookies around the tombstones to resemble dirt. Finish by placing candy pumpkins on top or around the brownies to complete the spooky graveyard look.
Notes
- Ensure brownies are fully cooled before decorating to prevent melting or sliding of the cookie tombstones.
- You can use any rectangular cookie you prefer for the tombstones; Milano cookies work great due to their size and shape.
- For a creative twist, write different sayings or decorate tombstones with different designs.
- Store assembled brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie with decorations
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
