For a treat that’s equal parts spooky and chic, these Spider Web Brownie Bites from Planted Pantry are a Halloween must. Fudgy, chocolatey brownies form the base, while a silky frosting creates the striking spider web design. They’re indulgent, festive, and easy to make—and with a few simple swaps, they can be made fully vegan. Perfect for parties, gifting, or simply treating yourself, every bite delivers rich chocolate flavor wrapped in playful Halloween flair.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup oil
- ½ cup banana, about 1 banana
- ⅓ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp black or chocolate frosting (vegan)
- 1 tbsp white frosting (vegan)
Not Vegan? Swap the non-dairy milk for regular milk. Swap the oil for melted butter. Use milk chocolate frosting or add regular chocolate chips to the brownies.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and oil or line 36 wells in mini muffin tins.
- Combine the sugar, cocoa powder, flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. Stir with a whisk until evenly combined.
- In a separate small bowl, mash the banana.
- Add the mashed banana, oil, non-dairy milk, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion the batter into the mini muffin tins. Fill each well only 2/3 of the way to prevent overflow.
- Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool to room temperature before decorating.
To Decorate the Brownie Bites
- Spread a thin layer of black or chocolate vegan frosting on each brownie bite.
- Using a fine-tipped piping bag or prepared tube of white decorator icing (vegan), make a dot in the center of each brownie and 2 concentric circles. The brownies should look like bullseyes.
- Using a toothpick or cocktail stick, starting from the center dot, gently drag the tip from the center outward 5-8 times to create the spider web design.
- That’s it! Serve and enjoy!