17 Wicked Good Brownies for Halloween

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.

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.

Slutty Brownies Recipe

Good Wholesome Brownies.

Candy Brownies Recipe

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

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.

Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Cream Cheese Brownies Recipe

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

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?

Cappuccino-Frosted Brownies Recipe

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

Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe

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

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.