Description
Create spooky and delicious Graveyard Brownies featuring moist chocolate brownies topped with green buttercream ‘grass’, Milano cookie ‘headstones’ marked with RIP in edible black gel, and candy pumpkins. Perfect for Halloween or themed dessert parties, these brownies are easy to make and delightfully festive.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- Prepared brownie batter for an 8” pan (homemade or boxed)
- 12 Milano cookies
- Black decorating gel (edible)
- 12 candy pumpkins
For the Green Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter (salted or unsalted), softened
- 2 teaspoons milk
- Green food coloring, a few drops
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8” baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the sides for easy removal of brownies after baking.
- Bake the brownies: Pour the prepared brownie batter into the lined pan and spread into an even layer. Bake according to your brownie recipe’s instructions, typically around 25-30 minutes, until set. Let cool completely before proceeding.
- Cut the brownies: Lift the cooled brownies from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and place them on a flat surface. Cut into 12 rectangular pieces (approximately 4 rows by 3 columns).
- Make the green buttercream frosting: In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and green food coloring. Mix vigorously for about 2 minutes until the frosting is light and fluffy. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
- Decorate the headstones: Use the black edible gel pen to write “R-I-P” on each Milano cookie. Optionally, trim the bottom edge of the cookies slightly to resemble shorter gravestones.
- Assemble the graves: Press one decorated Milano cookie into the top of each brownie piece, standing it upright like a gravestone.
- Add frosting and pumpkins: Spoon a small amount of green buttercream near the base of each cookie to mimic grass, then place a candy pumpkin on top of the frosting near the headstone for a festive touch.
Notes
- You can use a homemade chocolate brownie recipe cut in half for an 8×8 inch pan, or double ingredients to fit a 9×13 inch pan and increase toppings accordingly.
- If opting for boxed brownie mix, the Ghirardelli brand is recommended for best flavor.
- Black decorating gel is commonly found near birthday candles in grocery stores or at Walmart.