Description
Fudgy, chocolatey brownies topped with spooky candy eyes and colored gel make these Eyeball Brownies the ultimate Halloween party treat. Quick to make, fun to decorate, and loved by kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup (130g) white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 24–30 candy eyeballs
- Colored decorating gel (red, green, blue, or black)
- Optional: Sprinkles, edible glitter, or colored sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Lightly spray with nonstick spray if desired.
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until glossy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually fold into wet mixture with a spatula until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 22-26 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter). Edges should be firm, center slightly gooey.
- Let brownies cool in pan for 10 minutes, then lift out using parchment. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely (at least 30 minutes).
- Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler. If chocolate seizes, add 1 tsp coconut oil.
- Slice cooled brownies into 16 squares. Spoon about 1 tsp melted white chocolate onto the center of each brownie. Quickly press a candy eyeball into the center before chocolate sets.
- Decorate with colored gel, drawing squiggly veins or rings around the eyes. Use toothpicks to drag gel outward for a bloodshot look, or swirl colors for monster vibes. Add sprinkles or edible glitter if desired.
- Allow decorated brownies to set for 10-15 minutes so chocolate firms up. Serve on a platter.
Notes
For gluten-free brownies, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips. Decorate with DIY eyes if candy eyes aren’t available. Chill brownies before slicing for clean edges. Let kids help with decorating for extra fun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 70
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
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