Mummy Brownies are a fun Halloween dessert made with rich, fudgy brownies decorated with creamy white icing to look like spooky little mummies. They’re easy to make and perfect for Halloween parties, school treats, or festive dessert tables.
Why This Recipe Works
- Fudgy and chocolatey: Rich brownies make the perfect base.
- Easy Halloween decoration: Simple icing strips create the mummy design.
- Party-friendly: Easy to cut, decorate, and serve.
- Kid-friendly: A fun Halloween baking project for the whole family.
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips
For the Decoration
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts
- 1 tsp vegetable shortening, optional
- Candy eyes
How to Make Mummy Brownies
- Prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the batter: Whisk the melted butter and sugar together. Add the eggs and vanilla and whisk until smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients: Stir in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and cut: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan. Remove them using the parchment paper and cut into small rectangular pieces.
- Melt the white chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 20–30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth. Add shortening if needed to make the chocolate easier to drizzle.
- Create the mummy design: Transfer the melted white chocolate to a piping bag or zip-top bag with a tiny corner cut off. Drizzle thin lines back and forth across each brownie to resemble mummy bandages.
- Add the eyes: Place two candy eyes on each brownie while the chocolate is still soft.
- Set and serve: Let the chocolate decoration set completely before serving.
Tips for the Best Mummy Brownies
- Don’t overbake the brownies if you want a fudgy texture.
- Cool the brownies completely before decorating.
- Use candy melts for an easier-to-pipe decoration.
- Keep the mummy bandage lines uneven for a fun, spooky appearance.
Final Thoughts
These Mummy Brownies are a simple and festive Halloween dessert that combines rich chocolate brownies with an adorable mummy design. They’re perfect for Halloween parties, treat tables, or making with kids.
