Introduction

Get ready to delight and spook your guests with these adorable Monster Eye Brownie Bites. These fudgy brownie treats topped with vibrant green frosting and candy eyeballs make a perfect fun snack for any Halloween party or playful gathering.

Ingredients

For the Fudgy Brownie Bites:

1 box (18.3 oz) Fudge Brownie Mix
2 large Eggs
⅔ cup Vegetable Oil
¼ cup Water

For the Vibrant Monster Frosting:

1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
3 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 tablespoons Milk or Heavy Cream
Green Gel Food Coloring

For the Spooky Decorations:

1 package Candy Eyeballs
Red Gel Food Coloring (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 24-cup mini muffin pan to prevent sticking. If you don’t have one, you can use a 9×13 inch pan and cut brownies into squares after baking.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix the brownie mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water until just combined. Avoid overmixing; a few lumps are fine.
Step 3: Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 12-15 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
Step 4: Immediately after removing from oven, press down gently in the center of each brownie bite with the back of a greased teaspoon or wooden spoon to create a small indentation.
Step 5: Let brownies cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Step 6: Beat softened butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Step 7: Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing on low after each addition. Add vanilla and milk or cream, then beat on medium-high for 3-4 minutes until smooth and airy. Adjust consistency as needed.
Step 8: Mix in green gel food coloring until you get your desired shade of green.
Step 9: Spread or pipe frosting into each brownie’s indentation.
Step 10: Press candy eyeballs into the frosting. For extra spooky effect, use a toothpick dipped in red gel to draw veins on the eyeballs. Let frosting set about 30 minutes before serving.

Tips & Variations

Use gel food coloring for the frosting to maintain a thick, spreadable consistency and vibrant color.
You can add different sizes and numbers of candy eyes for unique monster faces.
If you don’t have candy eyeballs, small white chocolate chips or mini marshmallows with a dot of chocolate can work as alternatives.
For a richer frosting, substitute some or all of the milk with heavy cream.

Storage

Store the monster brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If your kitchen is warm, refrigerate for up to 5 days. Before serving chilled brownies, allow them to come to room temperature or soften frosting slightly for best texture.

How to Serve

A white plate holds six square brownies arranged closely together, each brownie having a rough, cracked dark brown top layer. On top of each brownie, there is a single decorative eye made from smooth, shiny dark chocolate forming the eye shape and lashes, with a beige candy piece in the center acting as the eyeball and a black vertical line as the pupil. The brownies are thick and dense, showing a soft texture beneath the crackled surface. The background shows a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make these brownies from scratch instead of using a mix?

Yes, you can use your favorite homemade brownie recipe. Just be sure the brownies are moist and fudgy to hold the frosting well.

How do I prevent the frosting from melting on warm brownies?

Make sure the brownies are completely cooled to room temperature before frosting. If the brownies are even slightly warm, the butter-based frosting will soften and slide off.