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Haunted Forest Brownie Bark Easy Halloween Dessert
C. Motter Cindy

Haunted Forest Brownie Bark

Experience a decadent yet delightfully eerie treat that transforms everyday ingredients into a forest floor wonderland with a rich fudgy brownie base turned crisp bark, adorned with edible moss, glowing mushrooms, and shadowy trees perfect for Halloween parties and spooky celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Refrigeration Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Bark Base
  • 1 box (18.3 oz) brownie mix plus ingredients called for on the box (eggs, oil, water)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour helps the bark crisp up
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
Forest Floor & Decorations
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or candy melts
  • green gel food coloring
  • 1/4 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos without cream) for edible dirt or moss
  • assorted Halloween candies (candy pumpkins, gummy worms, edible candy eyes, mini chocolate mushrooms, autumnal/spooky sprinkles) get creative with forest party food ideas
  • pretzel sticks or Pirouettes for tree stumps or logs
  • black licorice strings or chocolate frosting in piping bag for branches or spiderwebs

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Offset Spatula
  • microwave-safe bowl,
  • Wire rack
  • Piping Bag with Fine Tip

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325-350°F (160-175°C). Line a large baking sheet (~13x18 inches) with parchment paper, leaving an overhang. Spray lightly with non-stick spray.
  2. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions (eggs, oil, water). Gently fold in ¼ cup all-purpose flour to help crisp the bark. Stir in semi-sweet and milk chocolate chips.
  3. Pour batter onto baking sheet and spread evenly using an offset spatula into a thin, uniform layer to ensure crispiness.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are set and center is slightly firm. Avoid overbaking to prevent brittleness.
  5. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire rack before decorating to ensure bark is firm.
  6. Melt white chocolate chips or candy melts in microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in green gel food coloring to desired mossy green shade.
  7. Lift cooled bark using parchment overhang and place flat on surface. Drizzle green melted chocolate abstractly over bark. Before it sets, sprinkle crushed chocolate sandwich cookies on green chocolate and other spots for moss and dirt.
  8. Arrange pretzel sticks or Pirouettes as tree stumps/logs and place assorted Halloween candies (pumpkins, gummy worms, candy eyes, chocolate mushrooms, sprinkles) across bark. Use black licorice strings or piped chocolate frosting to create branches or spiderweb patterns.
  9. Let all decorations and melted chocolate set completely, optionally refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to hasten setting.
  10. Break bark into irregular pieces mimicking a forest floor. Serve immediately and enjoy your spooky brownie masterpiece!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Customize with gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, or other variations to suit your dietary needs or preferences. Try adding peppermint extract for a minty twist or edible glitter for magic sparkle.
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