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Get ready for Halloween Brookies, a spooky-sweet blend of fudgy brownies and chewy cookies! These Spooky Cookie Brownies are topped with Halloween candies for festive fun. Perfect for parties or kid-friendly baking, this simple recipe delivers a chewy Halloween dessert everyone will love!

Why You’ll Love Halloween Brookies

Spooky Delight: Halloween Brookies shine in this chewy Halloween dessert.
Dual Texture: Fudgy and chewy in these festive brookie bars.
Kid-Friendly: Easy decorating for this simple recipe.
Party-Perfect: Eye-catching spooky cookie brownies for gatherings.
Quick Prep: Simple steps for a festive brookie bars treat.

Ingredients for Halloween Brookies

Here’s what you’ll need for these festive brookie bars (makes ~12–15 bars):

For the Brownie Layer:

½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
⅓ cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking powder

For the Cookie Layer:

½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (100g) brown sugar
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups (150g) all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (90g) chocolate chips
Halloween sprinkles, candy eyeballs, orange/green food coloring (optional)

Equipment

8×8 or 9×9-inch baking pan
Parchment paper
Hand or stand mixer
Two mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Rubber spatula

Ingredient Tips

Butter: Melted for brownies, softened for cookies in this spooky cookie brownies.
Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened for rich festive brookie bars.
Flour: Measure accurately for this chewy Halloween dessert’s texture.
Sprinkles: Use plant-based for this simple recipe’s eco-friendly touch.
Food Coloring: Optional for vibrant spooky cookie brownies.

Directions for Halloween Brookies

Let’s create this chewy Halloween dessert!

Preheat Oven

I preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper for these festive brookie bars.

Make Brownie Layer

I whisk ½ cup melted butter and 1 cup sugar in a bowl, add 2 eggs one at a time, then stir in ⅓ cup cocoa powder.
I mix in ½ cup flour, ¼ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp baking powder until just combined, spreading evenly in the pan for this spooky cookie brownies.

Prepare Cookie Layer

I cream ½ cup softened butter, ½ cup brown sugar, and ¼ cup granulated sugar until fluffy.
I add 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla, mixing well.
I stir in 1 ¼ cups flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp salt, ½ cup chocolate chips, and optional food coloring or sprinkles for this simple recipe.

Assemble Brookies

I spoon cookie dough in dollops over the brownie layer, gently pressing to spread evenly for this chewy Halloween dessert.

Bake and Decorate

I bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick shows moist crumbs.
I add candy eyeballs or sprinkles while warm, then cool completely before cutting into squares for these Halloween Brookies.

Nutrition

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: ~40–45 minutes
Servings: 12–15 bars
Calories: ~250 kcal per bar (based on 12 bars)
Macros per Bar: 30g carbs, 3g protein, 12g fat

Variations for Halloween Brookies

Try these twists for this chewy Halloween dessert:

Candy Corn: Add for pops of color in spooky cookie brownies.
Monster Theme: Use green/purple food coloring for festive brookie bars.
Crunchy: Mix in chopped Oreos for this simple recipe.
Glittery: Drizzle white chocolate for spooky cookie brownies.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free flour for this chewy Halloween dessert.

Serving Ideas:

Pair with Food and Tips’ hot cocoa for spooky cookie brownies.
Serve with Food and Tips’ Halloween cupcakes for festive brookie bars.
Enjoy with Food and Tips’ apple cider for this chewy Halloween dessert.

Storage

I store these festive brookie bars in an airtight container at room temperature for 5 days or freeze for 2 months with parchment between layers, thawing at room temperature for this simple recipe.

Serving Tips

Presentation: Serve Halloween Brookies on a black tray with plastic spiders for spooky cookie brownies.
Garnish: Add edible glitter for this chewy Halloween dessert’s charm.
Pairing: Enjoy with Food and Tips’ milk for festive brookie bars.
Portion Size: 1 bar per person for a satisfying serving.
Occasions: Perfect for Halloween parties, school treats, or family baking.

FAQs About Halloween Brookies

Here are answers to common questions about these spooky cookie brownies:

Can I use boxed brownie mix?
Yes, pair with homemade cookie dough for this simple recipe.

Can I make them gluten-free?
Use 1:1 gluten-free flour for festive brookie bars.

What if I don’t have cocoa powder?
Melted dark chocolate works, adjusting sugar for this chewy Halloween dessert.

How do I know they’re done?
A toothpick with moist crumbs signals perfect spooky cookie brownies.

Can I double the recipe?
Use a 9×13-inch pan and add 5–8 minutes for this festive brookie bars.

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Conclusion

Halloween Brookies are a festive, fudgy hit, blending brownies and cookies with spooky flair. This simple recipe delivers spooky cookie brownies for parties or family fun. Enjoy the chewy, chocolatey delight in every festive bite!

Halloween Brookies

Halloween Brookies are a festive, fudgy hit, blending brownies and cookies with spooky flair. This simple recipe delivers spooky cookie brownies for parties or family fun.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

For the Brownie Layer:

½ cup 115g unsalted butter, melted
1 cup 200g granulated sugar
2 large eggs
⅓ cup 40g unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup 60g all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking powder

For the Cookie Layer:

½ cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
½ cup 100g brown sugar
¼ cup 50g granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups 150g all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup 90g chocolate chips
Halloween sprinkles candy eyeballs, orange/green food coloring (optional)