Cute Halloween Brownies

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Instructions

Instructions

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Bake brownies. Prepare your chosen brownie recipe following the instructions. Spread the batter into a prepared pan treated with cooking spray. Bake according to the recipe instructions, removing the brownies 2 to 3 minutes before they are done baking.
Make candy discs. As the brownies bake, melt orange, red, green and lavender Candy Melts candy, separately, according to package directions. Prepare decorating bags with melted candy. On a parchment paper-covered board, pipe 1 in. puddle dots. Chill until set, about 5 to 10 minutes.
Add candy dots to nearly done brownies. After taking the brownies out of the oven, lightly press a candy dot, flat side up, into each brownie. Alternate colors as desired.
Finish baking brownies. Return the brownies to the oven for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Cook brownies until the candy dots are soft, but not melted. Then remove them from the oven and let them cool completely to room temperature.
Once cool, place brownies in the refrigerator and chill until the candy is solid. This shouldn’t take more than 30 minutes.
Tint icing. While brownies are in the refrigerator, tint icings. Using Black food coloring, tint 1/4 a cup of creamy white decorator icing black. Using Kelly Green food coloring, tint 1/8 a cup of creamy white decorator icing green. Using Christmas Red food coloring, tint 1/4 a cup of creamy white decorator icing red. Reserve remaining white icing.
Decorate brownies. Prepare four decorating bags with tip 2. Fill separately with black, green, red and white icings. Pipe cute emojis onto candy. When finished, cut brownies and enjoy.

Notes

- Testing for doneness. Insert a toothpick into the center of brownies. If the inserted toothpick comes out almost clean your brownies are done.
- How long can you keep homemade brownies: Homemade brownies will last for about 3 to 5 days. However, if kept at room temperature for longer than a week they may begin to stale.
- How to Freeze Brownies: Tightly wrap brownies in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for up to a month. Let them thaw at room temperature before cutting and serving.

How To

How to Pipe Dots
Perfect for classic borders or cloudlike decorations, dots are a versatile technique that can be piped in a range of sizes. The dot technique can be used as a simple border for cakes and cookies, as well as for icing cupcakes or piping meringues.
One Bowl Easy Brownie Recipe from Scratch
This one bowl brownie recipe is great if you need a little taste of something chocolatey! It’s easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins and is prepped with just one bowl to make a small batch (about 12 brownies). Perfect for weeknight dessert!