Description
These Pumpkin Patch Brownies are a festive and fun dessert perfect for autumn gatherings. Rich, fudgy brownies are topped with creamy chocolate frosting, crushed Oreos for a soil-like texture, green white chocolate vines, and colorful pumpkin candies to create a charming pumpkin patch scene that’s as delicious as it is cute.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Base
- 1 box brownie mix, plus ingredients called for on box
Topping and Decoration
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
- Green food coloring (enough to tint chocolate)
- 1 can chocolate frosting
- 1 cup crushed Oreos
- Pumpkin candies (quantity as desired for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Brownie Batter: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, then grease it lightly with cooking spray. Prepare the brownie batter according to the package instructions, then pour it evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake Brownies: Bake the batter for 28 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan to ensure the topping adheres well.
- Make Green Chocolate Vines: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips, vegetable oil, and green food coloring. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the mixture is fully melted and smooth. Transfer the melted green chocolate into a small ziplock bag and snip one corner of the bag to create a piping bag for decorating.
- Assemble Brownie Decoration: Spread an even layer of chocolate frosting over the cooled brownies. Sprinkle the crushed Oreos on top to mimic soil texture. Use the green chocolate-filled piping bag to pipe vine designs across the surface of the brownies.
- Add Pumpkin Candies: Scatter pumpkin candies over the top of the brownies along the piped vines, creating a festive pumpkin patch look. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
- Use a variety of green food coloring shades if desired for more realistic vine color variation.
- Ensure crushed Oreos are finely crumbled for better texture and adherence.
- This dessert can be assembled a few hours ahead and refrigerated until serving.
- For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free brownie mix and gluten-free Oreos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate, based on 10 servings)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
