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    Halloween Brownies (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Oct 25, 2022 by Mariah Mandile

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    Halloween Brownies are a fun treat for kids or adults! You can use boxed brownie mix or my homemade gluten-free and dairy-free recipe. You'll learn four easy ways to decorate this spooky Halloween treat!

    White chocolate spider web brownies on parchment paper.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🍴Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
    • Gluten-Free Brownie Mix
    • 🍴Step by Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Party Size Halloween Brownies
    • How to store leftovers
    • Recipe
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    Why you'll love this recipe!

    • This particular recipe is a healthier brownie alternative. One of the key ingredients in this recipe is pumpkin puree! It adds a moist, fudgy texture to these homemade brownies.
    • They're fun to decorate and fun to eat!
    • Great for the Halloween season.
    • Made with simple, wholesome ingredients.
    • They have a soft, fudgy texture.
    • They're super easy to make! (I promise!) You can also use a pre-made brownie mix to make them even easier to prepare!

    🍴Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

    Almond flour brownie ingredients measured out.
    • Eggs - For an eggless option, try my Vegan Brownie recipe that is very similar made with flax eggs!
    • Pumpkin Puree - This secret ingredient adds moisture to these brownies without the need for butter. You can substitute for mashed sweet potato.
    • Melted Coconut Oil - Make sure it's not too hot when you add it into the wet mixture. I usually microwave my coconut oil before I start prepping anything so it has time to cool down a bit.
    • Almond Flour - Do not swap for any other flour. (Make sure it's not almond meal.) My favorite brands of finely ground almond flour are Bob's Red Mill, and Blue Diamond.
    • Cacao Powder - You could also sub with cocoa powder. I just prefer to use cacao powder because it's less refined!
    • Coconut Sugar - You can swap for Lakanto Monkfruit to make them sugar free!
    • White Chocolate Chips - I used Pascha dairy-free white chocolate chips. Any white chocolate will work with this recipe! For a sugar-free white chocolate, try Lily's.
    • Candy Eyeballs - You can find edible candy eyes on Amazon or in the baking section of some grocery stores!

    Gluten-Free Brownie Mix

    If you're not interested in making the brownies from scratch, you could try a gluten-free boxed brownie mix from King Aurthor, Lakanto, Simple Mills, or Otto's!

    🍴Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Mixing Dry Ingredients

    Start by adding your almond flour, cacao powder, baking soda, and salt into a mixing bowl. Use a whisk or fork to blend.

    Dry ingredients in a glass mixing bowl.

    Step 2: Whip Eggs & Sugar

    In a large mixing bowl add eggs and coconut sugar. Whip for about 2 minutes with a hand mixer.

    Eggs and sugar mixed in large bowl.

    Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients

    Then add to the wet mixture pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil. Blend together with hand mixer.

    All wet ingredients mixed in large bowl.

    Step 4: Fold Together

    Finally, pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir together until fully combined.

    Almond flour brownie batter in large mixing bowl.

    Step 5: Preparing to Bake

    Grease an 8x8 baking dish with coconut oil or non-stick spray.

    Brownie batter in greased 8x8 baking dish.

    Step 6: Baking the Brownies

    Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes depending on how thick they are. (If you use a smaller baking dish, they might need more time. I think they're best slightly under baked!

    Baked brownies in 8x8 glass baking dish.

    Step 7: Cooling

    Once they're out of the oven, let them cool for at least 30 minutes so they have time to set. Once they're cooled, cut into 9 squares with a sharp knife.

    Step 8: Melt White Chocolate

    Melt white chocolate in 20 second increments in the microwave until it's silky smooth.

    Pour melted white chocolate into a plastic baggie. Carefully snip a small hole in the corner to create a homemade piping bag!

    Halloween brownies with a white chocolate spider web.

    Step 9: Decorating Brownies

    To make spider web brownies, pipe a triangle onto one corner of a brownie followed by horizontal and vertical lines.

    To make a mummy brownies, drizzle white chocolate in all different directions on the brownie. Finish with two candy eyes! (Not pictured.)

    Draw "BOO!" on each brownie for a more classic look.

    Dip the top of each brownie in melted dark chocolate and top with Halloween Sprinkles!

    Overhead picture of brownie with white chocolate drizzled over top.

    Expert Tips

    1. When measuring the almond flour, shake the bag first to loosen up the flour. Scoop with the measuring cup and use a butterknife to scrape off excess. Do NOT pack the flour.
    2. Line the bottom of the baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal. Leave some overhanging on the sides so you can pick them up to transfer to a cutting board.
    3. When cutting the brownies, clean the knife in between each cut.
    4. Don't over bake the brownies! If you see crumbs on the toothpick, they will be soft and fudgy. Overbaking them will create a cakier texture.
    5. If the white chocolate is too warm, it might be difficult to draw the spiderweb. Wait until it's a little cooler so it's easier to decorate.
    6. When decorating, place the pre-cut brownies on parchment paper for easy cleanup!

    Party Size Halloween Brownies

    Need a large batch for a Halloween Party? Double this recipe or use two boxed brownie mixes. You can also cut the brownies into smaller squares.

    Spider web brownies stacked on top of each other.

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for a couple days in an airtight container.

    Make sure the chocolate has cooled completely before stacking them. You can also use parchment paper between each layer of brownies to avoid sticking.

    They will store well in the refrigerator for up to a week. After that I would put them in an airtight container in the freezer.

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    Recipe

    White chocolate spider web brownies on parchment paper.

    Halloween Brownies (Gluten-Free)

    Halloween Brownies are a fun treat for kids or adults! You can use boxed brownies or my homemade gluten-free and dairy-free recipe. I'll share three easy ways to decorate this spooky Halloween treat!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9
    Calories 170 kcal

    Equipment

    • Stand Mixer or Hand Mixer
    • 8x8 Baking Dish

    Ingredients
      

    Wet Ingredients

    • 2 Eggs - Room Temperature
    • ½ Cup Pumpkin Puree You can sub with mashed sweet potato.
    • ½ Cup Coconut Sugar Any granulated sugar will work with this recipe.
    • 2 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, Melted
    • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla

    Dry Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Almond Flour
    • ½ Cup Cacao Powder You could also sub with cocoa powder.
    • ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
    • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

    Toppings

    • ⅓ Cup White Chocolate I used Pascha dairy-free white chocolate.
    • Candy Eyeballs

    Instructions
     

    Making the Brownie Batter

    • Start by adding your almond flour, cacao powder, baking soda, and salt into a mixing bowl. Use a whisk or fork to blend.
    • In a large mixing bowl add eggs and coconut sugar. Whip for about 2 minutes with a hand mixer.
    • Then add to the wet mixture pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and melted coconut oil. Blend together with hand mixer.
    • Finally, pour the dry mixture into the wet mixture and stir together until fully combined.

    Baking the Brownies

    • Grease an 8x8 baking dish with coconut oil or non-stick spray.
    • Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes depending on how thick they are. (If you use a smaller baking dish, they might need more time. I think they're best slightly under baked!
    • Once they're out of the oven, let them cool for at least 30 minutes so they have time to set. Once they're cooled, cut into 9 squares with a sharp knife.

    Melting White Chocolate Chips

    • Melt white chocolate in 20 second increments in the microwave until it's silky smooth.
    • Pour melted white chocolate into a plastic baggie. Carefully snip a small hole in the corner to create a homemade piping bag!

    Decorating Halloween Brownies

    • To make spider web brownies, pipe a triangle onto one corner of a brownie followed by horizontal and vertical lines.
    • To make a mummy brownies, drizzle white chocolate in all different directions on the brownie. Finish with two candy eyes! (Not pictured.)
    • Draw "BOO!" on each brownie for a more classic look.
    • Dip the top of each brownie in melted dark chocolate and top with Halloween Sprinkles!

    Notes

    Expert Tips

    1. When measuring the almond flour, shake the bag first to loosen up the flour. Scoop with the measuring cup and use a butterknife to scrape off excess. Do NOT pack the flour.
    2. Line the bottom of the baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal. Leave some overhanging on the sides so you can pick them up to transfer to a cutting board.
    3. When cutting the brownies, clean the knife in between each cut.
    4. Don't over bake the brownies! If you see crumbs on the toothpick, they will be soft and fudgy. Overbaking them will create a cakier texture.
    5. If the white chocolate is too warm, it might be difficult to draw the spiderweb. Wait until it's a little cooler so it's easier to decorate.
    6. When decorating, place the pre-cut brownies on parchment paper for easy cleanup!

    How to store leftovers

    Leftovers can be stored at room temperature for a couple days in an airtight container.
    Make sure the chocolate has cooled completely before stacking them. You can also use parchment paper between each layer of brownies to avoid sticking.
    They will store well in the refrigerator for up to a week. After that I would put them in an airtight container in the freezer.
    **See full post for more information and step-by-step photos!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 170kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 141mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2171IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
    Keywords almond flour brownies, halloween brownies, spider web brownies, spooky brownies
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