Description
This Halloween Brookies recipe combines the rich, fudgy goodness of brownies with spooky ghost-shaped sugar cookies and festive Halloween M&M’s to create a fun, chewy, and colorful treat perfect for the Halloween season. Easy to prepare and baked in one pan, these brookies are a delightful dessert for parties or family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Brownie Mixture
- 1 box store-bought brownie mix
- Ingredients required on brownie mix box (usually eggs, oil, water)
- ¼ cup Halloween M&M’s, mixed into batter
Topping
- Additional Halloween M&M’s, amount as desired for topping
- 1 package Pillsbury ghost-shaped sugar cookie dough (approximately 15 pieces)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 ℉ (175 ℃) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the brookies.
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Follow the instructions on the brownie mix box to prepare the batter, including adding eggs, oil, and water as directed. Once mixed, fold in ¼ cup of Halloween M&M’s to add a festive crunch inside the brownies.
- Spread Brownie Batter: Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan thoroughly. Pour the prepared brownie batter into the pan and spread it evenly to make sure it bakes uniformly.
- Add Toppings: Evenly sprinkle additional Halloween M&M’s on top of the brownie batter. Then, arrange about 15 ghost-shaped sugar cookie dough pieces evenly on top of the M&M’s for an eye-catching, spooky touch.
- Bake: Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 28-30 minutes. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter. The edges should be slightly crispy and golden.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove from oven and let cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares. This allows the brookies to set up for easier serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the ghost-shaped cookie dough with any Halloween-themed sugar cookie dough for variety.
- Make sure to grease the baking pan well to prevent sticking.
- Adjust baking time slightly if using a different size pan, checking doneness regularly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Feel free to mix in more or fewer M&M’s to suit your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
