Spider Brownies Recipe

Spider Brownies are bite size treats perfect Halloween treats foir an occasion. These fun and easy treats will be a hit with kids and adults alike.

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What are Spider Brownies?

Spider brownies are a fun and festive to celebrate Halloween with. Mini brownies are transformed into bite size spiders with the help of pretzels, candy eyes and icing.

Make sure to check out this other fun Spider Dessert – Oreo Spider Cookies. The kids also go crazy over Halloween Cake Pop Recipes and 45 Best Halloween Cookies recipes.

Why we love making Spider Brownies:

• Easy and Festive – This is a fun and festive treat to make for Halloween that turns premade brownies into a fun treat.
• Easy Ingredients – The ingredients are easy staple ingredients. You probably already have everything you need.
• Great for Parties – This is a fun and easy brownie to make. Host a Halloween party and make these brownies in minutes.

Ingredients for Easy Spider Brownies:

• Mini Brownies You can use a store bought mix or we love this mini brownie cupcakes recipe.
• Mini-candy Eye balls 
• Pretzel Twists 
• White Pre-made Icing 

How to Make Spider Brownies:

Step 1 – Prepare Brownies – Make the brownies based on the package instructions or prepare them from homemade. Set aside and allow them to cool. 

Step 2 – Cut Pretzels – Cut the top curved pieces of the pretzels off.  

Step 3 – Cut Enough pretzels – Cut enough of the pretzels so you have 8 pieces for each brownie.

Step 4 – Add pretzels to brownies – Gently place 4 curved pretzel pieces into each side of the mini brownies. 

Step 5 – Add Eyes – Use the pre-made icing to adhere the candy eyes. Add them to the front portion of the mini-brownies. 

How to Make with a Regular Baking Dish:

These brownie spiders can easily be made with a regular baking dish. Prepare the brownie as indicate and pour into a baking dish. Then with a biscuit cutter, cut the brownies into small circles.

Then decorate the brownies as indicated.

If you do not have a biscuit cutter, you can use a knife to cut the brownies into small circles.

Recipe Tips:

• Mini Muffin Pan – Make sure you have a mini brownie pan or mini muffin pan to make these. 
• Cool Brownies – After baking the brownies, allow the brownies to cool before decorating them.
• Pretzels – Gently cut the pretzels into round pieces. This helps to have the perfect pretzel legs.

Variation Ideas for Dessert Spider:

• Spider Eyes – You can use M&M instead of the candy eyes if you prefer.  Also, you can use your own handmade icing instead of the pre-made icing to adhere the eyes to the brownies. 
• Spider Legs – Instead of the pretzels, use black licorice to make the legs.
• Chocolate Covered – Dip the brownie bites into melted chocolate for added flavor.
• Frosting – Feel free to add a layer of chocolate frosting to the top. You can use chocolate frosting instead of vanilla to add the eyes.
• Chocolate Chips – Mix chocolate chips into the brownie batter. You can also use mini chocolate chips for the eyes.
• Mini Brownies – We like making homemade brownies. But you can find mini brownies in the bakery section at your local grocery store.

How to Store Brownie Spiders

These brownie spiders store well. Place the brownie spiders in an air tight container and the will last about a week.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Try these other brownie recipes:

•  Easy Homemade Brownies Recipe
• Double Chocolate Chip Brownies
• Brownie Cookies Recipe 
• Easy Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
• Cake Mix Brownies

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Spider brownies

5 from 3 votes

Spider brownies are bite size treats perfect for Halloween parties, after school snacks and more. These fun and easy treats will be a hit with kids.

Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Servings 20

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Calories 136

Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

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• ▢ 20 Mini Brownies cooked – you can use a store bought mix or make your own here – https://dessertsonadime.com/mini-brownie-cupcakes-recipe/
• ▢ 40 mini-candy Eyes
• ▢ 80 Pretzel Ting Twists
• ▢ 4 oz white pre-made icing

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Instructions

• Make the brownies based on the package instructions or prepare them from homemade. Set aside and allow them to cool.
• Cut the top curved pieces of the pretzels off.
• Gently place 4 curved pretzel pieces into each side of the mini brownies.
• Use the pre-made icing to adhere the candy eyes to the front portion of the mini-brownies.
• Recipe Notes:
• You can use M&M instead of the candy eyes if you prefer. Also, you can use your own handmade icing instead of the pre-made icing to adhere the eyes to the brownies.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 136kcal, Carbohydrates 24g, Protein 1g, Fat 4g, Saturated Fat 1g, Sodium 85mg, Potassium 2mg, Sugar 16g, Iron 1mg

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