Creepy, crawly and delicious? Yup, that's our spider Halloween brownies! All you'll need is your favorite box of brownie mix, crispy lo mein noodles, chocolate chips and candy eyes to make this memorable Halloween dessert.
Halloween Brownies
Updated on Nov. 06, 2024
With just four ingredients, these Halloween brownies are the perfect, quick, last-minute Halloween dessert to whip up for a party or spooky movie night. Bake your favorite brownie mix, cut out circles and stick on candy eyes and chocolate-covered lo mein noodles for eight long-limbed spider legs. Seriously, that’s all you need to do to make these spooky spider brownies. Set them out among your other Halloween snacks to complete your spread. Boo!
Halloween Brownies Ingredients
- Brownie mix: Since these Halloween brownies use so few ingredients, splurge on one of the best brownie mixes from the store.
- Semisweet chocolate chips: We’ll melt the chocolate chips to use them as edible “glue” to stick the eyeballs onto the brownies and to cover the lo mein noodles.
- Crispy lo mein noodles: Pick up a canister of crispy lo mein noodles from the grocery store for the spider’s eight legs.
- Candy eyeballs: You can find candy eyeballs at craft stores like Michaels or Jo-Ann. Target and Amazon usually stock them, too.
Directions
Step 1: Bake the brownies
Prepare and bake the brownies according to the package directions using an 8-inch square baking pan lined with parchment. Cool the brownies completely in a pan on a wire rack.
Step 2: Melt the chocolate
In the microwave, melt the chocolate chips, and stir until smooth.
Pour 1 tablespoon of the melted chocolate into a small bowl to reserve for attaching the eyes.
Step 3: Make the legs
Add the lo mein noodles to the remaining chocolate, and stir gently to coat.
Spread the chocolate-covered lo mein noodles onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, separating the noodles slightly. Freeze the noodles until they’re set, about 10 minutes.
Step 4: Cut the brownies
Use a 2-1/4-inch round cutter to cut nine brownies for the spider bodies. Try to cut the circles as close together as possible to maximize area space and the number of edible spiders you’ll be able to create.
Step 5: Attach the eyeballs
Attach the eyeballs using the reserved melted chocolate.
Editor’s Tip: You may need to zap the chocolate in the microwave again to remelt it. Chocolate burns easily in the microwave, so do this in 5- to 10-second intervals
Step 6: Stick on the legs
With a bamboo skewer or toothpick, poke eight holes in the top of each spider to insert the legs. Stick a coated noodle into each hole.
Your spider brownies are ready to serve (and scare!).
Recipe Variations
- Pipe on spider webs: Cut a few of the brownies into squares or rectangles, melt white chocolate or make vanilla frosting and pipe on a spooky spider web. Place them around the spider brownies so it looks like they made yummy little spider webs!
- Swap for pretzel pieces: Can’t find lo mein noodles? Buy a bag of hard pretzels and snap the curved edges away to use as the legs.
- Add texture to the body: Before adding the legs and eyes, spread a smidgen of chocolate frosting in the center of each brownie, turn the brownie upside-down and press the frosting into a plate of chocolate sprinkles. The spider will look like it has a hairy body!
How to Store Halloween Brownies
Transfer any leftover Halloween brownies to an airtight container. They can sit at room temperature for up to four days.
Can you freeze Halloween brownies?
Yes, you can freeze Halloween brownies, but we recommend taking off the eyes first and storing them in an airtight container at room temperature. Otherwise, after they’re frozen and come to room temperature, the condensation may make the colors weep. No crying spiders here!
Place your Halloween brownies in an airtight, freezer-safe container and stash them in the freezer for up to two months. Thaw them at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy them again.
Halloween Brownies Tips
Can I use my own brownie recipe?
Of course! Feel free to bake one of your favorite brownie recipes, especially if they follow your dietary preferences. Change the other ingredients in these Halloween brownies as needed.
How else can I make Halloween-themed brownies?
There are a lot of fun Halloween-themed brownie ideas to try out. We mentioned spider web brownies in our variations section (scroll up!), and you could also make these spooky mummy brownies with vanilla frosting and M&Ms. For the easiest decoration idea, take inspiration from our crazy Halloween blondies and scatter chopped Halloween candies all over these Halloween brownies.
Need more ideas for Halloween treats? We have seemingly no shortage of sweet and spooky Halloween desserts to wow guests of all ages.
Halloween Brownies
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yield
9 brownie spiders
Ingredients
- 1 package (15.8 ounces) brownie mix
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups crispy chow mein noodles
- 18 candy eyeballs
Directions
- Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions using an 8-in. square baking pan lined with parchment. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
- In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Remove 1 tablespoon melted chocolate to a small bowl; reserve for attaching eyes. Add noodles to remaining chocolate; stir gently to coat. Spread onto a waxed paper-lined baking sheet, separating noodles slightly. Freeze until set.
- Cut nine brownies with a 2-1/4-in. round cutter for spider bodies. Attach eyeballs using reserved melted chocolate. With a bamboo skewer or toothpick, poke eight holes in top of each spider for inserting legs. Insert a coated noodle into each hole. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
1 brownie: 367 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
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I'm absolutely petrified of real spiders. But I can make an exception for these cute ones made from chocolate. They make perfect Halloween treats. —Ali Ebright, Kansas City, Missouri
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