Halloween Mummy Brownies Recipe
Introduction
Get ready for a spooky treat with these Halloween Mummy Brownies! Soft, rich chocolate brownies are topped with creamy, white chocolate-cream cheese frosting piped to look like mummy bandages, complete with candy eyes for a fun festive touch.

Ingredients
- 2/3 cup white chocolate chips or white chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 2/3 cup cold cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (preferred) or vanilla extract
- Candy eyes, to add later
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Optional: chocolate chips for topping or mix-in
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 3: Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition to combine thoroughly.
- Step 4: Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Step 5: Line a large brownie pan with tin foil or parchment paper and spray lightly with non-stick spray. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Step 6: Bake brownies in the preheated oven for at least 25 minutes.
- Step 7: While baking, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. Start with 30 seconds, stir, then heat in 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Step 8: In a medium bowl, beat the cold butter until pale and fluffy. You can add a tiny drop of purple food coloring if desired to reduce yellow tones.
- Step 9: Add the cooled melted white chocolate, cold cream cheese, and vanilla bean paste to the butter and mix until fully combined.
- Step 10: Check the brownies at 25 minutes and continue baking up to 35 minutes or until the outer 3 inches feel set.
- Step 11: Allow brownies to cool completely before decorating. Spoon the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a tip like #47 or #48 for the best mummy wrapping effect.
- Step 12: Cut brownies into 12 to 24 rectangular pieces and transfer them to a serving tray.
- Step 13: Pipe the frosting in a zigzag pattern across the top of each brownie to mimic mummy bandages.
- Step 14: Add candy eyes or small white chocolate chips to complete the mummy look.
- Step 15: Serve the mummy brownies on a festive Halloween platter or place them in individual resealable bags for easy sharing.
Tips & Variations
- Use white candy eyeballs for a more playful and spooky mummy look.
- Try mixing chocolate chips into the brownie batter for added texture.
- If you prefer a sweeter frosting, add a little powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture.
- Whole wheat flour adds a nuttier flavor but all-purpose flour works just as well.
Storage
Store leftover brownies covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving or warm briefly in the microwave for a few seconds. For longer storage, freeze the brownies in an airtight container for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the fridge.
How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use regular chocolate instead of white chocolate for the frosting?
While white chocolate is ideal for the mummy bandage look, you can substitute regular chocolate if preferred, but the frosting will have a different color and flavor profile.
How do I know when the brownies are fully baked?
The edges should be set and starting to pull away from the pan, and the center should look mostly set but still slightly moist when tested with a toothpick.
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Halloween Mummy Brownies Recipe
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12–24 brownies depending on size 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These Halloween Mummy Brownies are a spooky and delicious treat perfect for the fall season. Rich, fudgy brownies are topped with a creamy white chocolate and cream cheese frosting piped like mummy bandages, complete with cute candy eyes for a fun and festive look. Made with whole wheat or all-purpose flour and cocoa, these brownies offer a delightful combination of fudgy texture and sweet, creamy topping that’s sure to impress at any Halloween gathering.
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 cup butter, melted
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat or all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: chocolate chips for topping or mix-in
Frosting and Decoration
- 2/3 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 1/2 cup cold butter
- 2/3 cup cold cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (preferred) or vanilla extract
- Candy eyes, to add later
- Optional: purple food coloring (1 small drop to tint frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the brownies.
- Mix wet ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Add eggs. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Incorporate dry ingredients. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined to form the brownie batter.
- Prepare pan and bake. Line a large brownie pan with tin foil or parchment paper and spray with non-stick spray. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for at least 25 minutes, checking at 25 minutes, and continue baking up to 35 minutes or until the outer 3 inches are set.
- Melt white chocolate. While brownies bake, melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl by heating for 30 seconds, stirring, then in 15-second intervals, stirring after each until completely melted. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Make frosting. In a medium bowl, beat the cold butter until pale and fluffy. Add a small drop of purple food coloring if desired to reduce yellowness. Mix in the cooled melted white chocolate, cold cream cheese, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and combined.
- Cool brownies. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan to set properly and prepare for decorating.
- Prepare piping bag. Spoon the frosting into a piping bag fitted with a piping tip #47 or #48 for mummy bandage effect; tips #44 to #48 all work well if those sizes are unavailable.
- Cut brownies. Remove brownies from pan and cut into 12 to 24 rectangular pieces depending on desired size.
- Pipe mummy bandages. Pipe the frosting over each brownie in a zigzag motion to mimic mummy wrappings.
- Add eyes. Decorate each frosted brownie with candy eyes or small white chocolate chips to complete the mummy look.
- Serve. Present the mummy brownies on a themed Halloween platter or package them individually in resealable cellophane bags for parties or gifts.
Notes
- You can use either white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate for the frosting; melting carefully prevents burning.
- If you want a fun tint to the frosting, adding a tiny amount of purple food coloring gives a spooky hue and reduces the butter’s natural yellow tone.
- Using whole wheat flour makes these brownies slightly healthier, but all-purpose flour works equally well.
- Make sure brownies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting and sliding of the piped decoration.
- The recommended piping tips (#44 to #48) help create authentic mummy bandages but can be substituted with any small round or flat tip if unavailable.
- For extra chocolate flavor, add chocolate chips to the brownie batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Halloween brownies, mummy brownies, spooky dessert, white chocolate frosting, Halloween treats, cream cheese frosting, cocoa brownies

