Brownies & BlondiesNo. 1869 · The 2026 edition
Hocus Pocus Brownies Recipe
Transform a simple box of brownies into a magical Halloween treat with this easy Hocus Pocus-inspired recipe. These spooky brownies are perfect for parties or a frightful snack!
Our own summary of the original by momma lew — the full post and photos live at mommalew.com.
This recipe guides you through making decorated brownies inspired by Hocus Pocus. You will prepare a batch of brownies, whip up a black frosting using butter, vanilla, powdered sugar, and milk, then use a pastry bag to attach candy eyeballs and add details that resemble Winifred’s spellbook. The final result is 16 festive, spooky brownies ready to be enjoyed.
Ingredients
Directions
- Bake the brownie mix according to the package directions, then allow the slab to cool completely before handling.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and vanilla extract together until the mixture is creamy and uniform. Slowly pour in the powdered sugar while continuing to mix.
- Stir in the black food coloring drop by drop until the frosting reaches your desired shade of dark.
- Transfer the finished frosting into the pastry bag, then snip off a medium to small section of the bag's tip to create an opening.
- Slice the cooled brownies into 16 identical squares.
- Squeeze a small ring of the black frosting onto the right side of each brownie square, then press a candy eyeball into the center of the ring to secure it.
- Use the remaining frosting and decorations to add details that mimic the appearance of Winifred’s spellbook.
- Repeat the decorating process for the rest of the brownies, then serve and enjoy your spooky treats.
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