This easy Halloween dessert recipe is the perfect treat to whip up for your next party because they come together quickly (thanks to our favorite recipe hack, using boxed brownie mix.) These Halloween treats are a favorite party food for kids, and they taste delicious so adults love them as well. Plus our kid-friendly recipe video shows you how to bake this brownie hack in minutes flat!
Find more Halloween party ideas in our Pick Your Poison Prosecco Bar post, or if you’re here for the brownie hacks you’ll love our Gluten-Free Thin Mint Brownies!
You know what’s terrifying? Glancing at the clock and realizing you have under an hour to whip up a treat for that evening’s Halloween party. Don’t call Ghostbusters, I have the perfect solution– Monster Mash Brownies! These Halloween brownies use a boxed brownie mix so the hard work is already done for you. Monster Mash brownies couldn’t be easier to make and the results are as delicious as they are impressive– all thanks to a little brownie mix hack magic.
My kid’s eyes popped out of their heads when they saw these Halloween treats, and the best part was that the mix of candies made them super yummy too.
They’re a fantastic treat to whip up for Halloween parties or to feed a crowd if you have guests around Halloween! These do contain peanut butter cups so just be sure that if you serve them at parties no one has an allergy.
How to Make Monster Mash Halloween Brownies
Here’s a quick video to show the process, and detailed ingredients and directions are below.
Monster Mash Halloween Brownie Recipe
The instructions are easy. I hit up the Halloween aisle at Target and found these goodies.
Use any boxed brownie mix (this one was on sale, so it’s what I used.)
Step 1: Line your brownie pan with parchment paper to make removing them easy. Mix brownies according to the instructions on the box and fill the pan. Bake for a few minutes until you notice it about to go from liquid to solid.
Step 2: Add a few Reeses Peanut Butter cups on top and push into the mix until they are embedded. You can skip this step if nut allergies are an issue.
Step 3: Continue baking according to package directions, but take out of the oven 5 minutes early. The brownies will be almost cooked but still a teeny bit soft. Remove from the oven and carefully push the candy pieces into the top of the brownies.
Step 4: Place back in the oven and bake for 5 more minutes, keeping a careful eye so the candy doesn’t totally melt. A little melting is okay, it adds to the gooey ‘Monster Mash’ look.
Step 5: Remove from the oven and let cool. That’s the hardest part, WAITING!
But it’s so so soooooooo worth it.
Monster Mash Halloween Brownies (Brownie Mix Hack!)
Ingredients
- 1 boxed brownie mix (any type)
- Candy of your choice
Instructions
- Line your brownie pan with parchment paper to make removing them easy. Mix brownies according to the instructions on the box and fill the pan. Bake for a few minutes until you notice it about to go from liquid to solid.
- Add a few Reeses Peanut Butter cups on top and push into the mix until they are embedded. You can skip this step if nut allergies are an issue.
- Continue baking according to package directions, but take out of the oven 5 minutes early. The brownies will be almost cooked but still a teeny bit soft. Remove from the oven and carefully push the candy pieces into the top of the brownies.
- Place back in the oven and bake for 5 more minutes, keeping a careful eye so the candy doesn’t totally melt. A little melting is okay, it adds to the gooey ‘Monster Mash’ look.
- Remove from oven and let cool. That’s the hardest part, WAITING!
DUDE.
I love hacks so so much.
Why waste time starting from scratch when these taste just as delicious?
My new go-to Halloween party treat: CHECK.
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jennifer says
Thank you so much for sharing these are delicious I made it for my family !! Continue sharing.
kural says
wonderful post…….thank you for sharing