These Halloween Marshmallow Brownies are definitely the cutest treats on the block! Fudgy brownies topped with adorable marshmallow critters will be the talk of the neighborhood!
This post and recipe was created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% my own.
I have been making these adorable brownies for almost a decade now, and while I have adapted the recipe over the years, and altered the decorations a tad, they are by far my favorite Halloween treat to make. I mean, how can you not smile when you see these cuties??
And I know – I know – that Halloween is typically more about the spooky, scary, and creepy things, but I can’t resist an adorable little frankenstein, spider, and ghost brownie. Can you? I mean…just look at those little faces!! And they are mighty tasty, too. They’ll be a big hit with the kiddies and adults, alike.
Halloween will undoubtedly look a little different this year, because…2020, but these are great for class parties, or a small gathering. And, they will definitely be what everyone is talking about!
How to make Halloween Marshmallow Brownies:
Full Printable Recipe Below!
1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13 pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the ends for easy removal.
2.) In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar until smooth.
3.) Add all four eggs and mix until fluffy and well-combined.
4.) Add the salt, cocoa, and vanilla, mix until combined.
5.) Add the flour and mix on low speed until mixture is combined. It will be thick.
6.) Push batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7.) Remove from oven and set aside to cool before frosting. Once cooled completely, cut into 16 brownies.
8.) Divide frosting among 3 small microwavable bowls. Heat frosting as needed: microwave 1 bowl uncovered on High about 10 seconds until frosting can be stirred smooth. If frosting becomes too firm while decorating, microwave on High an additional 5 seconds; stir.
9.) Decorate as directed below, using 5 or 6 marshmallows for each bowl of frosting.
10.) Frankenstein Brownies – Add 3 drops green food color to frosting in 1 bowl; mix well. Top each of 6 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Spoon 1 tablespoon green frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Decorate with green baking bits for eyes and ears. Use black gel for mouths and centers of eyes. Cut fruit snack to use for hair.
11.) Ghosty Brownies – Top each of 5 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Spoon 1 tablespoon white frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Use black gel for eyes and mouths.
12.) Spider Brownies – Add 2 drops pink food color and 1 drop blue food color to frosting in 1 bowl; mix well. Top each of 5 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Tuck gummy worms (3 per side) candies under each marshmallow for legs. Spoon 1 tablespoon purple frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Use orange baking bits for eyes. Use black gel for mouths, centers of eyes and eyebrows.
There is a great giveaway, and lots more delicious Halloween treat recipes below – make sure you enter for a chance to win, and check out all the other recipes!
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Sponsor product used in this recipe:
Dixie Crystals – granualted sugar
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 1 cup 2 sticks butter, melted
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 medium eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1-1/4 cups flour
For the Marshmallow Critters
- 1 1/4 cup rich & creamy white frosting
- Green, red, & blue food colors
- 16 large marshmallows
- Candy eyes
- Miniature M&M’s
- Black decorating gel
- 1 roll red fruit roll-ups
- Sour gummy worms
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9 x 13 pan with foil, leaving an overhang on the ends for easy removal.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add all four eggs and mix until fluffy and well-combined.
- Add the salt, cocoa, and vanilla, mix until combined.
- Add the flour and mix on low speed until mixture is combined. It will be thick.
- Push batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and set aside to cool before frosting. Once cooled completely, cut into 16 brownies.
- Divide frosting among 3 small microwavable bowls. Heat frosting as needed: microwave 1 bowl uncovered on High about 10 seconds until frosting can be stirred smooth. If frosting becomes too firm while decorating, microwave on High an additional 5 seconds; stir.
- Decorate as directed below, using 5 or 6 marshmallows for each bowl of frosting.
- Frankenstein Brownies – Add 3 drops green food color to frosting in 1 bowl; mix well. Top each of 6 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Spoon 1 tablespoon green frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Decorate with green baking bits for eyes and ears. Use black gel for mouths and centers of eyes. Cut fruit snack to use for hair.
- Ghosty Brownies – Top each of 5 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Spoon 1 tablespoon white frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Use black gel for eyes and mouths.
- Spider Brownies – Add 2 drops pink food color and 1 drop blue food color to frosting in 1 bowl; mix well. Top each of 5 brownies with 1 large marshmallow. Tuck gummy worms (3 per side) candies under each marshmallow for legs. Spoon 1 tablespoon purple frosting over each marshmallow to coat. Use orange baking bits for eyes. Use black gel for mouths, centers of eyes and eyebrows.
Inspired by Betty Crocker
Happy Halloween!
“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ‘tis near Halloween.”
Spooky Season is here and it is time for 2020’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event! #HalloweenTreatsWeek is a yearly Halloween blogging event that is hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife & its a creepy and haunting week-long event is filled with some amazingly wicked Halloween treats, recipes and some frightfully fun giveaways.
For the 3rd annual #HalloweenTreatsWeek event we have 30 hauntingly talented bloggers that are sharing their favorite Halloween recipes throughout the week!
Follow the hashtag #HalloweenTreatsWeek on social media and look at the bottom of each post to see all of the Halloween recipes that we’re sharing!
Take a look more spooky Halloween recipes from our #HalloweenTreatsWeek Bloggers today:
Halloween Cookies & Bars:
Cake Mix Monster Cookies from Big Bear’s Wife
Candy Bar Cookies from Devour Dinner
Oreo Mummy Cookies from Savory Experiments
Easy Halloween Cake Mix Sprinkle Cookies from Family Around the Table
Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars from House of Nash Eats
Eye Love Chocolate Sugar Cookies from An Affair From the Heart
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars form Back To My Southern Roots
Halloween Cakes & Cupcakes:
Bloody Broken Glass Red Velvet Cake from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Halloween Bats Oreo Cupcakes from Lemon Blossoms
Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting from The Flour Handprint
Halloween Brownies:
The Scream Brownies from West Via Midwest
Halloween Monster Chocolate Cake Brownies from JZ Eats
Halloween Marshmallow Brownies from Sweet Beginnings
Halloween Pies:
Halloween Mini S’mores Pudding Pies from For the Love of Food
Jack Skellington Boo-berry Pie from Savory Moments
Halloween Breakfast:
Halloween Smoothie Bowl from Fresh Coast Eats
Halloween Pancakes from I Am A Honeybee
Pumpkin Spice Donuts from Pastry Chef Online
Halloween Drinks:
Bloody Hot Cocoa from It’s Shanaka
Chilled Halloween Treats:
Pennywise Ice Cream Float from Cheese Curd in Paradise
Wicked Witch Popsicles from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
No Bake Desserts:
Muddy Buddy Halloween Snack Mix from Tastes of Homemade
Candy Corn Rice Crispy Treats from The Spiffy Cookie
Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack Board from Love and Confections
Rice Krispie Treat Haunted Houses from Sweet ReciPEAS
Ghostly Snack Mix from Fake Ginger
Spooky Pretzel Rods from Take Two Tapas
Halloween Candy Bark from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Batty For Chocolate Dessert Cheese Ball from 4 Sons R Us
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Dip from Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
Plus, don’t forget that we have some great giveaways for you this week thanks to our amazing sponsor and bloggers this year!
Prize #1 from Dixie Crystals
OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Mixing Bowl Set
Prize #2 from Angie at BigBearsWife
Ninja OP301 Foodi 9-in-1 Pressure, Slow Cooker, Air Fryer and More, with 6.5 Quart Capacity and 45 Recipe Book, and a High Gloss Finish
Prize #3 from Nicole Taggart’s Origami Owl Jewelry Bar
Origami Owl Locket and Halloween Charms
Prize #4 from Kathy at Lemon Blossoms
6 Quart Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
Prize #5 from Terri at Our Good Life
Young Living’s Thieves Mints ($50 Value)
Pop a Thieves Mint into your mouth for cinnamint-fresh breath after meals. Made with naturally derived ingredients and free of artificial sweeteners, dyes, and preservatives, Thieves Mints are a choice you can feel good about. Created with Young Living’s Thieves essential oil blend, these mints deliver minty coolness with a hint of warm, sugar-free sweetness. Thieves Mints come in a conveniently sized container that is great to take on the go!!
Prize #6 from Julie at Back To My Southern Roots
1 Copy of – The Peanuts Family Cookbook: Delicious Dishes for Kids to Make with Their Favorite Grown-Ups
Prize #8 from Peabody of Sweet ReciPEAS
1 Copy of her new cookbook “Holy Sweet! 60 Indulgent Recipes for Bigger, Better Desserts”
Prize #9 from Megan of Strawberry Blondie Kitchen
1 Copy of her cookbook, “Incredible One-Pot Cooking: Easy, Delicious Recipes for Exciting Meals Without the Mess”
Prize #10 from Nicole of For the Love of Food Blog
1 Copy of “Friends: The Official Cookbook”
Prize #11 from Michaela from An Affair from the Heart, Jennifer from Take Two Tapas and Michele from West Via Midwest
ONE (1) $75 Amazon gift card
Prize #12 from Shanaka from It’s Shanaka
ONE (1) $25 Amazon gift card
Prize #13 from Ashley from Cheese Curd In Paradise
Prize #14 from Amy from House of Nash Eats
ONE (1) $100 Amazon gift card
Giveaway open to US Residents 18 years or older. All entries will be verified. No PO Boxes Please. Prizes will be sent directly from sponsors to winners, bloggers are not responsible for prizes. This giveaway runs from October 5th – October 10th at 11:59PM EST. Winners will be selected soon afterward and contacted by e-mail. Winners will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. There are a total of 14 prizes and therefore we will have a total of 14 winners. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law.
Disclaimer: These posts and recipes are part of the week-long event, #HalloweenTreatsWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like to Thank our amazing brand sponsors: Dixie Crystals that provided a prize pack for our giveaways and also sent some samples and products to the #HalloweenTreatsWeek bloggers to use in their recipes. We would also love to give a huge thanks to our Halloween Treats Week bloggers because a lot of them also donated prizes for the giveaways, including: Angie of BigBearsWife , Nicole of Nicole Taggart’s Origami Owl Jewelry Bar, Kathy of Lemon Blossoms, Terri of Our Good Life, Julie of Back To My Southern Roots, Peabody of Sweet ReciPEAS, Megan of Strawberry Blondie Kitchen, Nicole of For the Love of Food Blog, Michaela of An Affair from the Heart, Jennifer of Take Two Tapas , Michele of West Via Midwest, Shanaka of It’s Shanaka, Ashley of Cheese Curd In Paradise, and Amy from House of Nash Eats!
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