Graveyard Brownie Cups

50 min prep1 hr 50 min total

These fudgy, individual brownie cups are transformed into miniature graveyards with a simple chocolate frosting, crushed cookie soil, and biscuit headstones. They are the perfect make-ahead treat for a spooky party any time of the year.

Ingredients

12 servings

Contains Gluten, Dairy, Eggs, and Soy

Brownie Cups

Chocolate Frosting

Graveyard Decorations

Directions

  1. Mark step 1 done

    Preheat the oven to 175°C. Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.

  2. Mark step 2 done

    In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the unsalted butter (115g) and dark chocolate (100g) in 30-second bursts, stirring after each burst until smooth. Let the mixture cool for 5 minutes.

  3. Mark step 3 done

    Whisk the granulated sugar (200g) into the melted chocolate mixture, followed by the large eggs (2) and vanilla extract (5ml), stirring until the batter is smooth and glossy.

  4. Mark step 4 done

    Fold the all-purpose flour (65g), cocoa powder (15g) for the brownies, and salt (1g) into the wet ingredients until no dry streaks remain.

  5. Mark step 5 done

    Divide the brownie batter evenly among the lined muffin cups. Bake for 18 minutes to 20 min, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cup comes out with moist crumbs. Leave the brownies to cool completely in the tin.

  6. Mark step 6 done

    While the brownies bake and cool, prepare the decorations. Use the black decorating icing to pipe a simple cross, a small cobweb or a little ghost on each of the oval biscuits (12), with no lettering. Set them aside to dry.

  7. Mark step 7 done

    Place the chocolate sandwich cookies (12) in a food processor and pulse until they resemble fine soil. Transfer the crumbs to a shallow bowl.

  8. Mark step 8 done

    To make the frosting, beat the unsalted butter (60g), powdered sugar (120g), cocoa powder (15g) for the frosting, and milk (15ml) in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

  9. Mark step 9 done

    Once the brownie cups are completely cool, spread a thin layer of frosting over the top of each one. Press the frosted tops gently into the cookie (12) crumbs to coat them completely in "soil".

  10. Mark step 10 done

    Use a small knife to make a shallow slit in the top of each brownie, then gently push a decorated biscuit (12) into the slit so it stands upright like a headstone.

  11. Mark step 11 done

    Serve the brownie cups immediately, or store them in an airtight container and refrigerate within 2 hours. They will keep for up to 4 days refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.

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DifficultyMedium
LabelsBaked, Dessert, and Meal prep
CreatedOctober 10, 2026·Edited October 10, 2026