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    Published: Aug 24, 2022 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Mummy Brownies

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    Four brownie mummies.

    Halloween is a time for tricks and treats. These mummy brownies are the perfect surprise for kids young and old! This recipe for Halloween brownies is super simple to make using either store bought brownie and frosting mix, or using our Dairy Free Brownie Recipe and Easy Cream Cheese Frosting.

    close up of a brownie decorated with white frosting for a brownie mummy.

    For more amazing Halloween Party treats see our Monster Cookie Truffles, Mummy Pigs in a Blanket, Halloween Snack Mix, Sweet and Sour Bat Wings, Halloween Candy Apple Slices, Halloween Orange Sherbet Punch, and Reese's Peanut Butter Cookies. Your party guest will have a spooky time at your Halloween table!

    Why you will love this recipe

    At home Halloween parties are becoming more and more popular as parents seek to keep children safe and provide a festive atmosphere. These frosted Halloween brownies are a fun and eye catching party table display. Your kids will love decorating brownies for Halloween if you bake and cool the brownies first!

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    • Why you will love this recipe
    • Ingredients & Supplies
    • How to Make Mummy Brownies
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Tips for Success
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Food safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
    • Connect with Smells Like Delish!
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    Ingredients & Supplies

    pan of brownies, container of white frosting, candy eyes, and powdered sugar.
    • Brownie mix for a 9 x 13" pan of our Dairy Free Brownies.
    • Store bought White frosting, or our Easy Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Powdered sugar
    • Candy eyeballs
    • Piping bag

    The time guide in the recipe card is just the time to decorate cooled brownies. If you are baking brownies from scratch, factor in about another 40 minutes. You would make the frosting while the brownies were cooking.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to Make Mummy Brownies

    Start with a fresh baked 9 x 13" brownie batch of brownies, You can use a box mix for a 9 x 13" pan our our Fudgy 9 x 13 Brownie Recipe. The boxed brownie mix is a fast and easy option! Cut the brownies into 12 bars.

    pan of baked brownies, cut.

    Step 1. Mix up the Frosting

    If you don't want to use store bought frosting, we have a fantastic Easy Cream Cheese Frosting recipe to use instead!

    Adding some powdered sugar to the store bought frosting will stiffen it up and allow it to harden a bit, and not stay soft after you pipe it on the brownies. It will also be the 'glue' that allows the eyeballs to stay put and not fall off.

    powdered sugar blended into bowl of store bought frosting.

    Combine the frosting with the additional powdered sugar and mix well. This will ensure the frosting stays firm on the brownies.

    bowl of frosting prepared to go into piping bag.

    Mix well and scrape up into a glob that you can fill a prepared frosting bag to pipe the mummy wraps with. Cut the tip off the piping bag.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Step 2. Attach the Eyeballs & Mummy Wraps

    This is the fun part! You will use the frosting to 'glue' the eyeballs on. Then, the piping bag will let you make mummy wraps on the brownies. The mummy wraps go across on angles and crossing each other.

    Make sure to let some brownie peek out so the mummy wrap effect is really clear. Have fun decorating these, kids of all ages will love helping too!

    putting eyes on brownies with white frosting.

    Using a dot of frosting, attach the eyeballs to each brownies. Be careful not use too large a dot of frosting so it doesn't ooze out around the eyes.

    piping frosting on brownies to look like mummy wraps.

    Using your piping bag full of frosting, pipe a thicker frosting steam back and forth across the brownie to look like mummy wraps.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving Suggestions

    Display your Mummy Brownies on a white platter for great contrast. Sprinkle on some rainbow colored candy sequins or jimmies. You can find a huge variety of Halloween candy decorations on Amazon or at Walmart also!

    Four brownie mummies.

    Equipment

    You will use the candy sequins for many cake decorating projects, but in this recipe we are using them for scatter decoration on the serving platter. They give a nice pop of color. The candy eyes are available at Walmart, but if they are out you can get them on Amazon.

    • Rainbow Candy Sequins
    • Candy eyeballs
    • Piping bag

    Storage

    Store your frosted brownies out on the counter covered for up to 3 days. You can refrigerate them also.

    Tips for Success

    • Make sure to not over bake the brownies if you make them from scratch or a mix.
    • Save time and use a good brownie mix!
    • Save time and use store bought frosting.
    • Have fun!

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I freeze these decorated brownies?

    Yes, freeze them spread out on a cookie sheet first, then stack them in a container with a sheet of wax paper separating any layers you make. Defrost them in a single layer on your kitchen counter. They may get condensation as they defrost, but just let them sit until it evaporates. They will be just like fresh made!

    Food safety

    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Mummy Brownies

    Halloween is a time for tricks and treats. These mummy brownies are the perfect surprise for kids young and old! This recipe for Halloween brownies is super simple to make using either store bought brownie and frosting mix, or using our Dairy Free Brownies and Easy Cream Cheese Frosting.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 brownies
    Calories: 157kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • Rainbow Candy Sequins
    • Candy Eyeballs
    • Piping Bags

    Ingredients

    • 1 Brownie Mix
    • 1 tub Cream Cheese Frosting
    • ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • Candy eyeballs
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Prepare the brownies as directed on the box, or use our Dairy Free Brownies. lf you line your pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil it will allow you to lift the baked brownies right out of the pan.
      1 Brownie Mix
    • After the brownie cooled, place them in a freezer for 30 minutes. Remove them and then cut them into 12 bars. The freezer time is optional, but allows for a cleaner cut with fudgy brownies.
    • Empty the tub of Cream Cheese frosting into a bowl and mix in the powdered sugar. Alternatively, you can make your own frosting using our Easy Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.
      1 tub Cream Cheese Frosting, ¼ cup powdered sugar
    • Fill a piping bag with the frosting and cut a small hole at the bottom of the bag. Make this first cut very small. You will use it to make small dots to glue 2 eyeballs on each cut brownie. Put a small dot on the back of each eyeball, and set down on the brownie to stick in place.
    • Make another cut on the bag, so the hole is slightly larger. Pipe lines across and diagonally on the brownies, so that the eyeballs peep out between the lines. Make it looks like a messy bandage wrap. You can sprinkle a few Halloween colored candy sequins on the serving platter and brownies for special effects also!
      Candy eyeballs
    • The brownies are ready to serve, but if you let them sit for 30 minutes or so, the frosting will set up a little and the eyeballs will be secure. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Make sure to not over bake the brownies if you make them from scratch or a mix.
    • Save time and use a good brownie mix!
    • Save time and use store bought frosting.
    • Have fun!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 0.04g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 13mg | Sugar: 24g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    Keyword : decorating brownies for Halloween, halloween brownie recipe, Halloween Brownies, halloween brownies recipe, Halloween Mummy brownies, mummy brownies, recipe for halloween brownies

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