Monster Mash Brownies (Ready-to-Print Version)

Fudgy brownies with bright vanilla frosting and spooky candy eyes, delivering a fun and festive treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1 box (approximately 18.3 oz) high-quality brownie mix or equivalent homemade batter
02 - Ingredients as required by brownie mix (e.g., eggs, vegetable oil, water) following package instructions

→ Frosting

03 - 1 cup vanilla frosting, thick and creamy, preferably plant-based for dairy-free option
04 - Gel food coloring in green, purple, and orange, as needed to tint frosting

→ Decorations

05 - Candy eyes, assorted sizes
06 - Halloween-themed sprinkles, assorted colors and shapes
07 - Optional: edible glitter, candy corn, white or dark chocolate chips for monster details

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven according to brownie mix instructions. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing edges to extend for easy removal.
02 - Combine brownie mix with required ingredients (usually eggs, oil, water) as directed on the package or use your homemade batter. Stir until smooth and evenly blended.
03 - Pour batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
04 - Allow brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Use parchment to lift out and transfer to a wire rack. Cool completely for 1 to 2 hours before frosting.
05 - Divide vanilla frosting into separate bowls. Add gel food coloring drops gradually and mix until vibrant colors are achieved without thinning consistency.
06 - Spread colored frosting over cooled brownies, either covering entire surface uniformly or creating sections with different colors. Use an offset spatula or butter knife for textured effects.
07 - Immediately press candy eyes, sprinkles, and optional decorations into frosting before it sets, creating unique monster designs on each brownie piece.
08 - Cut brownies into squares or rectangles with a warm damp knife for clean edges. Arrange on a platter and serve at room temperature.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Remove brownies when a toothpick shows moist crumbs for fudgy texture. Chill frosting briefly if runny before decorating.
02 - Use gel food colorings to maintain thick frosting consistency and achieve vivid Halloween hues.

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