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  4. 17 Wicked Good Brownies for Halloween

17 Wicked Good Brownies for Halloween

Updated August 27, 2018
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Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies
Credit: Jim Franco; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Fall is the best time to make brownies. By adding any number of mix-ins, you can make your basic brownie recipe a delicious Halloween brownie loaded with fun flavors including pumpkin, marshmallows, and caramel. Brownies are a great option for Halloween potlucks, school goodie bags, and office treats. A lot of these brownie recipe have Halloween themes, but you can still make them year around and just call them by a different name. Grab a glass of milk and enjoy!

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Monster Brownies

Monster Brownies
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Monster Brownies Recipe

Your little human monsters will love decorating brownies with chocolate, marshmallows, and M&M's to make these sweet treats. For the base, we doubled the recipe for Dark Chocolate Brownies, baking it in a 9- by 13-in. pan and omitting the glaze. Thin, flat chocolate bars work best for the faces.

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Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies

Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies
Credit: Greg Dupree; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies Recipe

TIP: Let fresh-baked brownies chill, uncovered, overnight. For a perfect slice, cut while they're cold. Serve at room temperature.

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Slutty Brownies

Slutty Brownies
Credit: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro

Slutty Brownies Recipe

Good Wholesome Brownies.

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Candy Brownies

Candy Brownies
Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio

Candy Brownies Recipe

These brownies literally get better with every item you toss on them. Pretzels? Sure! Leftover candy? Of course! Nuts? Why not?

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Peanut Butter and Pretzel Brownies

Peanut Butter and Pretzel Brownies
Credit: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Kate Parisian

Peanut Butter and Pretzel Brownies Recipe

Irresistibly nutty and salty, these peanut butter pretzel brownies are for the die-hard chocolate lover in everyone's lives. Incorporating Reese's candies, crushed pretzel bits, and a heaping spoonful of creamy peanut butter, these rich, decadent squares are perfect for you next potluck dessert party, special occasion, or late night craving. For an added bonus, go ahead and eat them warm out of the oven with a scoop of ice cream.

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Dark Chocolate Brownies

Dark Chocolate Brownies
Credit: Photo by Victor Protasio; Prop styling by Audrey Davis; Food styling by Torie Cox

Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Notes: These classic chocolate brownies can be stored airtight for up to 2 days.

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Spicy Caramel Brownies

Spicy Caramel Brownies
Credit: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Spicy Caramel Brownies Recipe

These fudgy brownies have a thick, rich swirl of dulce de leche and a kick from ground red pepper. If you prefer a milder version, omit or reduce the pepper. Allow egg whites to stand at room temperature 15 minutes to take the chill off before using.

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Caramel-Marshmallow Brownies

Caramel-Marshmallow Brownies

Caramel-Marshmallow Brownies Recipe

Sweet and gooey cookie bars are incredibly easy to make and pretty to serve. These brownies are sure to be a hit at any gathering, from birthday parties to baby showers, or as an after-dinner treat for your family.

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Townies

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Townies Recipe

Townies are all the things you love about brownies, except they're baked in a tart shell to create a fun, sweet-and-salty treat.

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Chocolate Stout Brownies

Chocolate Stout Brownies
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Chocolate Stout Brownies Recipe

The typical brownie has nearly 20g sugar--masking the flavor of the chocolate in an overwhelming wave of sweetness. Here we cut sugar in half for a richer, denser brownie that truly satisfies.

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Caramel-Pecan Brownies

Caramel-Pecan Brownies
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Caramel-Pecan Brownies Recipe

Sweet and irrisistable, these Caramel-Pecan Brownies are absolutely drool-worthy. Serve them at your next party and they'll become an instant favorite.

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Waffled Cookie Brownies

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Waffled Cookie Brownies Recipe

Why choose between a waffle, a cookie, and a brownie, when you can have the best of all three? This recipe is great for kids who aren’t quite ready to cook using the stovetop or oven. Try it with different baking mixes and cookie combos to create your ultimate dessert. 

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Cream Cheese Brownies

Cream Cheese Brownies
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Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

Make chocolate brownies even better by topping the brownie batter with a sweet cream cheese topping before baking.

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Peanut Butter Mississippi Mud Brownies

Peanut Butter Mississippi Mud Brownies
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Peanut Butter Mississippi Mud Brownies Recipe

These Mississippi Mud Brownies are rich, chocolaty, and drizzled in peanut butter! What more could you want in a brownie?

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Cappuccino-Frosted Brownies

Cappuccino-Frosted Brownies
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Cappuccino-Frosted Brownies Recipe

People line up when Copy Chief Paula Hunt Hughes brings these brownies to the office.

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Salted Caramel Brownies

Salted Caramel Brownies
Credit: Oxmoor House

Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe

This luscious layered brownie made with dark chocolate beautifully combines salty and sweet.

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Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies

Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies
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Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies Recipe

Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies taste as good as they look. These showstopping brownies are moist, tasty, and swirling with color.

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    1 of 17 Monster Brownies
    2 of 17 Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies
    3 of 17 Slutty Brownies
    4 of 17 Candy Brownies
    5 of 17 Peanut Butter and Pretzel Brownies
    6 of 17 Dark Chocolate Brownies
    7 of 17 Spicy Caramel Brownies
    8 of 17 Caramel-Marshmallow Brownies
    9 of 17 Townies
    10 of 17 Chocolate Stout Brownies
    11 of 17 Caramel-Pecan Brownies
    12 of 17 Waffled Cookie Brownies
    13 of 17 Cream Cheese Brownies
    14 of 17 Peanut Butter Mississippi Mud Brownies
    15 of 17 Cappuccino-Frosted Brownies
    16 of 17 Salted Caramel Brownies
    17 of 17 Red Velvet-Peppermint Swirl Brownies

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