Description
These Witch Hat Brownie Pops are a festive and fun treat perfect for Halloween or any spooky-themed party. Made with rich, fudgy brownies dyed black, topped with decadent fudge frosting, and finished with shimmer gel icing and bubble gum brims, these pops are both visually striking and delicious. Easy to make with simple ingredients and perfect for kids and adults alike, they combine classic brownie goodness with decorative flair to create a unique handheld dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Brownies:
- 1 box Duncan Hines Family 13×9 size Brownie Mix
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup oil
- 4-6 drops Americolor gel paste, black
For the Fudge Frosting:
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons butter, softened
- 5 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 drops Americolor gel paste, black
Other Items Needed:
- 1 skewer (to make holes)
- 16 paper party straws
- 16 square bubble gum pieces
- 1 tube shimmer gel icing
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven as directed on the brownie mix box. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper, also greased to ensure easy removal.
- Mix Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, water, oil, and black gel paste coloring. Stir well until the batter is smooth and uniformly colored.
- Bake the Brownies: Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake on the middle oven rack for about 25-30 minutes, or until the center is firm and no longer squishy, ensuring the hat shape holds.
- Cool Brownies: Let the brownies cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make Fudge Frosting: In a large bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar and cocoa powder until combined. Add the softened butter and mix with a hand mixer or by hand until incorporated. Gradually add milk and continue mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and black gel paste until the frosting is evenly dark and stiff enough to hold its shape. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to deepen coloring and firm texture.
- Cut and Prepare Pops: Cut each cooled brownie circle into 8 equal triangles. Using a skewer, poke a hole in the center of each triangle, then insert a paper party straw into the hole to create the stick for the pop.
- Pipe Frosting Outline: Transfer the chilled frosting into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip or with a small corner cut. Pipe a hollow triangle outline along the edges of each brownie triangle to create a dam that will hold the frosting inside.
- Fill Frosting Center: Flood the inside of the piped triangle with more frosting. Use a small knife or offset spatula to smooth the surface evenly within the outlined edges.
- Add Finishing Touches: After the frosting has set slightly, draw a straight line across each hat to create the brim using shimmer gel icing. Finish by placing one square bubble gum piece in the center of each brim as decoration.
- Set and Serve: Allow the completed brownie pops to dry and set before serving. Enjoy your festive Witch Hat Brownie Pops at your next party or Halloween event!
Notes
- Ensure brownies are fully baked so the center is not squishy to maintain the hat shape when cut into triangles.
- Black gel paste coloring works best for achieving a deep, dark color for both the brownies and frosting.
- The frosting consistency should be thick enough to hold its shape but still pipeable; chilling helps firm it up.
- Use parchment paper when greasing pans to prevent sticking and easy removal.
- For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free brownie mix.
- Bubble gum pieces add a fun edible brim but can be substituted with candy pieces or fondant decorations if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie pop
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
