Easy Halloween Brownies: Spooky Bat Treats
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Halloween Brownies
How it starts: It all starts with a simple box of Duncan Hines brownie mix and you’re favorite candy bar.
How it ends: It ends as a fun and easy treat to make for Halloween. You can make them with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
The best part? They’re the kind of dessert that looks like you spent a lot of time—and they always get the same reaction:
“Oh my gosh, how cute are these?!”
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Equipment
- Bat-shaped cookie cutter
- 9×13 casserole dish or baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Cooling rack
- Small offset spatula or butter knife
Ingredients
- 1 box Duncan Hines brownie mix
- Oil, water, and eggs (as listed on the box)
- 1 Hershey Symphony Bar (the toffee crunch is my favorite part)
- Gel frosting
- Edible candy eyes
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep the pan and oven
Start by preheating your oven according to the brownie mix directions. Grease your casserole dish or baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
Step 2: Mix the batter
In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix with the oil, water, and eggs listed on the box. Mix it all together until the batter is smooth and glossy.
Step 3: Layer the candy
Pour half of the brownie batter into the greased pan and spread it evenly. Break your Hershey Symphony Bar into pieces and layer them across the top. Then pour the remaining brownie batter over the candy and gently spread it to cover everything.
Step 4: Bake
Bake the brownies following the package directions until they’re rich, fudgy, and your kitchen smells like pure chocolate heaven. Let them cool completely before cutting—trust me, this step makes all the difference.
Step 5: Cut the bats
Once the brownies are cool, carefully lift them out of the pan if you used parchment paper. Press your bat-shaped cookie cutter into the brownies and lift out each little bat. If needed, use a small spatula to help loosen them without breaking off any wings.
Step 6: Add the eyes
This is where they really come to life! Add a tiny dot of gel frosting where each eye will go, then gently press on the edible candy eyes. Suddenly, you’ve got a tray full of the cutest brownie bats staring back at you.
Step 7: Serve or store
Arrange your bats on a platter and serve them at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh in an airtight container for a few days—if they last that long!
Tips and Variations
- Want extra crunch? Add crushed toffee bits or chopped nuts to the batter.
- Chill the brownies before cutting for cleaner shapes.
- Make them mini with smaller cookie cutters for bite-size party treats.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with powdered sugar for a spooky finishing touch.
Serving Ideas
These Halloween Brownie Bats are perfect for Halloween parties, potlucks, or even a family movie night. Serve them on a black platter with candy corn scattered around, or wrap them individually in cellophane bags for party favors. They’re festive, easy, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
No tricks here—just a sweet little treat that’s sure to make everyone smile this Halloween.
Easy Halloween Brownie Bats
Equipment
- 9×13 casserole dish or baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand mixer or whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Cooling rack
- Small offset spatula or butter knife
Ingredients
- 1 box Duncan Hines brownie mix
- Oil water, and eggs (as listed on the box)
- 1 Hershey Symphony Bar the toffee crunch is my favorite part
- Gel frosting
- Edible candy eyes
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the pan and oven
- Start by preheating your oven according to the brownie mix directions. Grease your casserole dish or baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal later.
Step 2: Mix the batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix with the oil, water, and eggs listed on the box. Mix it all together until the batter is smooth and glossy.
Step 3: Layer the candy
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the greased pan and spread it evenly. Break your Hershey Symphony Bar into pieces and layer them across the top. Then pour the remaining brownie batter over the candy and gently spread it to cover everything.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake the brownies following the package directions until they’re rich, fudgy, and your kitchen smells like pure chocolate heaven. Let them cool completely before cutting—trust me, this step makes all the difference.
Step 5: Cut the bats
- Once the brownies are cool, carefully lift them out of the pan if you used parchment paper. Press your bat-shaped cookie cutter into the brownies and lift out each little bat. If needed, use a small spatula to help loosen them without breaking off any wings.
Step 6: Add the eyes
- This is where they really come to life! Add a tiny dot of gel frosting where each eye will go, then gently press on the edible candy eyes. Suddenly, you’ve got a tray full of the cutest brownie bats staring back at you.
Step 7: Serve or store
- Arrange your bats on a platter and serve them at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh in an airtight container for a few days—if they last that long!
