This Candy Corn Brownie Pie is an easy dessert for Halloween parties. Swirls of colored candy corn frosting and crunchy M&M candies will have everyone asking for another slice.
Halloween is in a few days, so it's time to get our spooky treats game on. I have the most spooktacular dessert brewing in my kitchen to help everyone get into the Halloween spirit!
Currently, I am obsessed with candy corn. This month, I have made a bowl of candy corn snack mix and a pan of candy corn fudge.
If you don't like candy corn, you'll be happy to know that this easy brownie pie does NOT contain any. Vanilla buttercream frosting swirled in regular candy corn colors makes this a fun Halloween dessert.
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Why You Will Love This Candy Corn Pie
This fun brownie pie is ready to steal the show at your Halloween party or gathering. The combination of flavors and textures will have your whole family smiling.
- Fudgy brownie base. You can't go wrong with a classic brownie, right? This recipe uses a box mix to keep it super simple.
- Crunchy M&M candies. A brown, white, and orange M&M's mix gives each slice of pie a satisfying crunch.
- Candy corn swirls. Our brownie pie is transformed into art with stunning frosting swirls and extra candies.
Main Ingredients
You can create this fun and easy brownie pie recipe with just a few basic ingredients.
- Pie Crust - You can use a refrigerated or homemade crust.
- Boxed Brownie Mix - Use a 9x13 box mix so the pie is thick and delicious.
- M&M's - Any variety of these chocolate-covered candies will work.
- Vanilla Frosting - We always make homemade buttercream, but the container of store-bought frosting works in a pinch, too.
- Food Coloring - You will need orange and yellow food coloring if you want your swirls to look like candy corn.
BruCrew Tip: Buy an extra bag of candies and make these Halloween chocolate cookies or Halloween popcorn.
How To Make a Brownie Pie
These candy corn brownies are an easy and delicious dessert recipe for Halloween time. Grab your apron, and let's get baking.
- Unroll a refrigerated pie crust and place it in a deep dish pie plate. Crimp the edges of the crust, then place the pie plate in the fridge so the crust stays cold.
- Make the box brownie mix in a medium-sized bowl following the box directions. Stir 1 cup of M&M's into the brownie batter.
- Pour batter into the chilled pie crust, and bake until done. A knife inserted in the center should come out with moist crumbs. Place the pie on a wire rack and let it cool to room temperature.
- Add frosting swirls around the top of the cooled brownies. Decorate the tops with extra M&M's or candy corn pumpkins.
Storage Recommendations
Store leftover pie in a tightly sealed container on the counter for up to 3 days.
Tips and Tricks
- Make a double batch of these homemade chocolate chip brownies instead of using a box mix.
- Use leftover Halloween candy. A few of our favorites are mini candy bars, Reese's Pieces, peanut butter cups, and Junior Mints.
- Let it cool completely before decorating. If it is slightly warm, the frosting swirls will melt into a colorful, gooey mess.
- Three pastry bags with cake tips will make creating the perfect frosting swirls easier.
- Cut clean slices by dipping a knife in hot water, drying it off, and then slicing slowly.
FAQs
No, you can leave that out if you like. But then it's just a brownie on a pie plate, not a brownie pie.
Yes, you can. Try chocolate chips, toffee bits, white chocolate chips, nuts, or candies instead of the M&M's.
I prefer a gel food color because it is more intense and doesn't water down the frosting. For this recipe, I used orange and yellow.
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Recipe
Halloween Brownie Pie
This Candy Corn Brownie Pie is an easy dessert for Halloween parties. Swirls of colored candy corn frosting and crunchy M&M candies will have everyone asking for another slice.
Ingredients
For the Pie
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 (13x9) box brownie mix
- 1 cup Halloween M&M's + extra for garnish
For the Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- orange and yellow gel food color
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Unroll pie crust and place in a 9 ½ inch deep dish pie plate. Crimp edges. Place in fridge.
- Prepare brownie mix according to the box directions. Stir M&M’s in by hand.
- Pour brownie batter into prepared pie crust. Cover edges of pie crust with foil or a crust shield. Bake 45-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center, comes out with with a few crumbs still on it. Cool on a wire rack.
- Beat butter, salt, and vanilla until creamy. Add the powdered sugar and whipping cream and beat until light and creamy.
- Place ¼ cup white frosting in a piping bag fitted with icing tip 21.
- Place ½ cup frosting in a bowl and tint orange. Spoon into piping bag fitted with icing tip 32.
- Tint remaining frosting yellow. Spoon into large piping bag fitted with icing tip 1M.
- Pipe yellow swirls all around the pie edge. Repeat with the orange frosting and then the white frosting. Top each swirl with a brown M&M.
Notes
- Make a double batch of these homemade chocolate chip brownies instead of using a box mix.
- Use leftover Halloween candy. A few of our favorites are mini candy bars, Reese's Pieces, peanut butter cups, and Junior Mints.
- Let it cool completely before decorating. If it is slightly warm, the frosting swirls will melt into a colorful, gooey mess.
- Three pastry bags with cake tips will make creating the perfect frosting swirls easier.
- Cut clean slices by dipping a knife in hot water, drying it off, and then slicing slowly.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 378Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 201mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 1gSugar: 37gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The post was first published in October 2011. The photos were updated in October 2020, then republished in October 2023.
Hot Dish Homemaker
Great recipe! Looking forward to trying it! I have a similar recipe for Brownies. Thansk for sharing your recipe!
Carrie
I made this today and it was easy to make and tasty too!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am so glad to hear that you made and liked this 🙂
Jenn "Rook No. 17"
Another marvelous, creative confectionery creation!
Jennifurla
Now I need to go out and find these! thanks for the new craving! LOL
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust
What a great idea! Looks so good. I think it's a good thing I have not found those M&Ms yet...
The Miller Five
Looks delicious!
Abby
This is so irresistible looking. Thanks for sharing the great recipe!