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Graveyard Dirt Brownies: Easy & Spooky Halloween Recipe


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  • Author: Abby Martin
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Yield: 12 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Graveyard Dirt Brownies are spooky, fun, and irresistibly chocolatey—perfect for Halloween parties or themed dessert tables.


Ingredients

Scale

1 box brownie mix (or homemade equivalent)

2 cups crushed Oreos (chocolate sandwich cookies)

10 Milano cookies or graham crackers (for tombstones)

1/4 cup chocolate pudding (optional, for dirt layer)

12 gummy worms

Black decorating gel or edible marker

Optional Halloween candies: candy pumpkins, bones, marshmallow ghosts


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare your baking pan.

2. Make brownie batter according to package or recipe directions.

3. Bake brownies and allow to cool completely.

4. Crush Oreos in a zip-top bag until they resemble dirt.

5. If using, spread a thin layer of chocolate pudding over cooled brownies.

6. Sprinkle crushed Oreos evenly over brownies.

7. Write ‘RIP’ or spooky words on Milano cookies and insert upright as tombstones.

8. Decorate with gummy worms, candy pumpkins, and edible bones.

9. Chill or serve immediately for best visual effect.

Notes

To make ahead, decorate just before serving to keep toppings crisp.

For extra fudgy brownies, add 2 tablespoons of espresso or swap water for coffee.

This recipe is easily customizable for other holidays—just change the decorations!

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg