- box brownie mix – chocolate frosting – vegetable oil – eggs – cooking spray – Oreo Cookies – gummy worms – decorative gravestones and shovels (optional)
Start by preparing the boxed brownies according to the directions on the package. I use the Duncan Hines Chewy Fudge Brownie mix that called for 2/3 c oil, 2 eggs and 3 T water to be combined with the brownie mix. I use my stand mixer to combine. Once well mixed, set batter aside.
Crush about 30 Oreo sandwich cookies. You will use some in the brownie batter, and some as the "cookie dirt" topping. Place cookies in a Ziplock bag (be sure to seal it), and use the bottom of a drinking glass to smash the cookies into smaller, bits. Add half of the crushed cookies (approx 1.5 cup) to your brownie batter and stir to combine.
Spray your pan with cooking spray. I like to use a 9 x 13 sided pan as it makes a nice, long space to decorate as a graveyard. Cook your brownies according to the directions on box. I use a metal pan, so I cook mine at 325 degrees for 24-27 mins. Note: if using a glass pan, cooking time may increase a few mins, so be sure to follow directions accordingly.
I like to use a milk chocolate frosting to cut down on the richness a bit. Spread frosting evenly across top of cooled brownies, I use about 3/4 of the can of frosting. Using a spoon, sprinkle the remining crushed Oreo cookies over the top of the frosting layer.
Place your gravestones (and shovels if using) into the cookie layer wherever you like. I like to use an odd number as it's more interesting to the human eye. Grab your gummy worms and place them in between the tombstones. Vary the direction of them for more interest.