Graveyard Dirt Brownies: Easy & Spooky Halloween Recipe
These Graveyard Dirt Brownies are spooky, fun, and irresistibly chocolatey—perfect for Halloween parties or themed dessert tables.
Ingredients
- 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!