Description
What’s better than a perfectly themed Halloween brownie? A perfectly themed Halloween BROOKIE (a.k.a. a brownie and a cookie all in one!), of course! This Alien Moster Cookie Brownies recipe is the best of both worlds and is sure to become a fall favorite among your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Brownie Ingredients:
- 2 boxes of gluten free brownies mix (18.3 oz each)
- additional ingredients listed on the brownie boxes
Cookie Dough Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 4 tbsp white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup 1-to-1 gluten-free flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
Green Frosting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
- 2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- neon green gel food coloring
- 1 large piping bags, fitted with 1A round tip
Toppings & Mix-Ins:
- 1 cup Halloween sprinkles
- 1 package of mini candy eye decorations
Instructions
Prepare Brownie Batter:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prep 9 X 13 inch baking pan with nonstick baking spray.
- Line the baking pan with parchment paper with extra on the four sides.
- To make brownies, follow the ingredients and directions listed on the back of the boxes.
- Pour the batter in the prepared baking pan.
- Set aside.
Mix Cookie Dough:
- Add the peanut butter and soft butter in a mixing bowl.
- Use the paddle attachment of the electric mixer to combine.
- Add the brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- Beat until completely mixed.
- In a second bowl add flour, baking soda and salt.
- Whisk to blend.
- Add the oats and chocolate chips.
- Beat to blend all ingredients together.
Assemble and Bake Cookie Brownies:
- Use a serving spoon to drop the oatmeal mixture over the brownie batter.
- Sprinkle the Halloween sprinkles over the top.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25-25 minutes.
- Insert a toothpick in the center to see if it is done.
- When done, set on a counter for at least 30 minutes to cool.
- Remove from the baking pan.
Make Green Frosting:
- Using a standing mixer, beat the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and heavy whipping cream with paddle attachment until combined, creamy and stiff.
- Beat in a few drops of neon green food coloring and mix until blended.
- Scoop the frosting into the piping bag.
Decorate Alien Cookie Brownies:
- Pipe big and small dollop on the brownies.
- Place two mini candy eyes in the frosting.
- Allow frosting to firm up before enjoying!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Oven
