Halloween Brownies (Mini Bites for Parties)
Halloween Brownies (Mini Bites for Parties) are 30-minute hands-on, kid-friendly fun. These bite-sized brownie treats are a simple brownie recipe using a box mix and mini muffin method, finished with Reese’s, M&M’s, and candy corn for quick decorating options.
Servings: 24
Calories: 32kcal
Equipment
- 24-Cup Mini Muffin Pan or (2) 12-cup pans
- Mixing Bowl and Spatula
- Small Cookie Scoop or Tablespoon
- Offset Spatula or Butter Knife
- Parchment Paper or Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 box (standard size) Ghirardelli dark chocolate brownie mix plus ingredients listed on the box
- 12 mini Reese’s peanut butter cups unwrapped and frozen
- 2 to 3 tablespoons micro or nonpareil sprinkles
- 12 candy corn pieces
- 30 M&M’s orange, yellow, and brown recommended
- Nonstick spray or mini muffin liners
Instructions
- Unwrap the mini Reese’s peanut butter cups and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for at least 15 minutes while preparing the brownie batter.
- Preheat the oven according to your brownie mix directions (typically 325°F–350°F). Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with mini muffin liners. Prepare the brownie batter as directed on the box or use your favorite homemade recipe.
- Spoon a little over a tablespoon of batter into each muffin cup, filling them about two-thirds full. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the tops are puffed and slightly glossy but not dry.
- Remove the pan from the oven. For half the brownies, press one frozen Reese’s into the center and top immediately with sprinkles so they stick while warm. For the rest, top some with two candy corns and others with five M&M’s each. (Use the back of a tablespoon to make small indents for the M&M versions before dropping them in.)
- Allow the brownie bites to cool completely in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Gently loosen with an offset spatula or butter knife before removing.
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Notes
Storage Store Halloween Brownies at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer.
Freeze To freeze, place cooled bites in a single layer to firm, then store them in a Ziploc bag up to 2 months.
Reheat: Thaw at room temperature. Warm 5–8 seconds in the microwave if you like a soft center.
Substitutions
- Brownie Mix: Use milk chocolate, gluten-free mix, or a from-scratch batter. Swap in avocado oil.
- M&M’s: Replace with white chocolate chips, Reese's Pieces, or mini marshmallows.
- Candy Corn: Swap with jelly pumpkins or autumn mix.
Nutrition
Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
