Spooky Brownies Recipe (Halloween Bloody Brownies)

These spooky brownies are perfect for Halloween with their bloody slash marks made from buttercream and strawberry puree! Easy to make and vegan-friendly.

Halloween is the best time to give sweet treats a spooky makeover.

I know bloody brownies sound wild, but trust me—you won’t be able to resist them!

Think fudgy brownies topped with rich vanilla buttercream, dramatically slashed to reveal a layer of strawberry filling.  

But the best part? These decadent Halloween brownies will trick you because they’re actually vegan!

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Need a go-to brownie recipe that’s completely plant-based? Choose between our fudgy vegan brownies and black bean brownies!

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Spooky Brownies Recipe

• These bloody brownies are a fun and easy way to dress up brownies for Halloween. 
• These Halloween treats are 100% vegan, so even those with dietary restrictions can enjoy them! 
• These spooky Halloween brownies will please everyone with their fudgy base, fresh strawberry filling, and fluffy vanilla buttercream frosting.

Ingredients And Substitutions

Vegan brownies – The decadent brownie layer of these Halloween treats is completely vegan! Check out our recipe for fudgy brownies made from simple ingredients. 

For the bloody filling:

Fresh strawberries – Fresh, ripe strawberries will give these bloody spooky treats the best flavor. 

Granulated sugar – To sweeten the strawberry filling. 

Water – For cooking the strawberries. 

Cornstarch – To thicken the strawberry filling. 

For the dairy-free buttercream:

Vegan butter – Select a good quality non-dairy butter. Earth Balance and Miyoko’s are some tasty options for the creamy frosting! 

Non-dairy milk – Thins out the buttercream frosting for the perfect spreadable consistency. Use creamy ones like soy or oat milk.

Vanilla extract – Keeps your buttercream from tasting flat.

Confectioners’ sugar – Sweetens and thickens the buttercream frosting. 

Tips For Making This Recipe

Swap Buttercream with Fondant

You can also cover the vegan spooky brownies with fondant! Knead in dusty rose and black food coloring to the white fondant until the color is skin-like. Mark the surface to add texture and score the fondant for the bloody slash marks.

Use a Cherry Pie Filling

Add cherries, water, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Stir in a paste made from water and cornstarch, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.

Make Spooky Eyeball Brownies

Another way to decorate bloody brownies for Halloween is with eyeballs made from lychees and blueberries! Pat the lychees dry and place blueberries in their centers for the pupils.

Vegan Bloody Brownies Recipe FAQs

More Delicious Vegan Dessert Recipes For Halloween

• Vegan Dirt Cups
• Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls
• 2-Minute Single-Serving Apple Crumble
• Homemade Caramel Apple Pie
• Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

I found this recipe for Chocolate Almond Fridge Fudge that I HAVE to try!

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These spooky brownies are perfect for Halloween with their bloody slash marks made from buttercream and strawberry puree! Easy to make and vegan-friendly.

Louisa

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes minutes

Chilling time 2 hours hours

Total Time 2 hours hours 55 minutes minutes

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Wooden spoon
• Hand mixer
• Knife
• Serving fork

Ingredients

• 1 8 x 8 pan vegan brownies

For the bloody filling:

• 16 oz fresh strawberries, chopped
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp cornstarch

For the dairy-free buttercream:

• 1 stick vegan butter, cold
• 2 tbsp non-dairy milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted

Instructions

• Make the vegan brownies accordingly and allow them to cool.
• For the bloody filling, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, water, and cornstarch in a small saucepan.
• Bring to a slow simmer, stirring frequently for 4 to 5 minutes or until the strawberry mixture thickens. Remove from heat once the consistency is jelly-like. Set aside to cool.
• Reserve 1/4 cup of strawberry filling for the “slash marks.”
• Spread the remaining strawberry filling on top of the vegan brownies and refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
• Meanwhile, beat the buttercream ingredients until smooth.
• Top the brownies with the vegan buttercream and return them to the fridge for another hour.
• Cut the brownies into squares. Make slash marks through the buttercream on each brownie. You can use any serving utensil with prongs.
• Fill in the slash marks with the reserved strawberry filling, and you’re done! Enjoy your spooky, bloody brownies!

Notes

• You can also cover the vegan spooky brownies with fondant! Knead in dusty rose and black food coloring to the white fondant until the color is skin-like. Mark the surface to add texture and score the fondant for the bloody slash marks.
• Add cherries, water, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Stir in a paste made from water and cornstarch, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens.
• Another way to decorate bloody brownies for Halloween is with eyeballs made from lychees and blueberries! Pat the lychees dry and place blueberries in their centers for the pupils.

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