Monster Mash Brownies Fun (Printer-Friendly Version)
Rich chocolate brownies with bright vanilla frosting, candy eyes, and colorful sprinkles for a festive touch.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownies
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1 box (18.5 oz) brownie mix or equivalent homemade brownie batter
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Ingredients listed on brownie mix package (typically eggs, oil, water)
→ Frosting
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1 cup vanilla frosting
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Gel food coloring (green, purple, orange), as needed
→ Decorations
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Candy eyes, 24 pieces
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Halloween-themed sprinkles, 2 tablespoons
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Optional: edible glitter, candy corn, chocolate chips
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat the oven according to the brownie mix or recipe instructions. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Prepare brownie batter as directed, then evenly spread it into the pan for uniform baking.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 45 minutes, testing doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center. The toothpick should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter. Avoid overbaking to maintain a fudgy texture.
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Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Using the parchment overhang, transfer the slab to a wire rack and cool completely, approximately 1 to 2 hours, ensuring frosting will adhere properly and decorations remain vibrant.
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Divide vanilla frosting into separate bowls according to desired colors. Add 1-2 drops of gel food coloring per bowl and mix thoroughly until color is uniform and vibrant.
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Spread colored frosting over cooled brownies using an offset spatula or butter knife. Create textures like fur or scales by stippling or swirling. While frosting is still tacky, press candy eyes, sprinkles, and optional decorations onto the surface to form monster features.
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Cut decorated brownies into squares or rectangles with a warm, damp knife for clean edges. Arrange on a serving platter and present immediately for best visual impact and freshness.
# Additional Tips:
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Remove from oven when toothpick shows moist crumbs for fudgy brownies. Chill frosting if too runny. Use gel food coloring to maintain frosting consistency.
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Store decorated brownies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or refrigerated up to 5 days. Freeze unfrosted brownies for up to 3 months.