Once upon a time, in a land where the sun blazed like a fiery dragon and the sands shimmered like diamonds, ancient Egyptians wrapped their dearly departed in layers upon layers of cloth, creating what we now know as mummies. These mummies were not scary, mind you, but rather, a way for the Egyptians to honuor their loved ones and guide them into the afterlife. Our mummy brownies are a fun way of remembering this ancient tradition.
Fast forwarding to today, and mummies have found their way into our Halloween celebrations! Why, you ask? Well, Halloween is a time when we remember and celebrate those who are no longer with us, much like the Egyptians did. Plus, let’s be honest, mummy costumes are a whole lot of fun!
But why stop at costumes when you can bring the fun and mystery of mummies right into your kitchen? Enter our whimsical Mummy Brownies! This playful recipe is a delicious nod to these ancient Egyptian artifacts, wrapped up in a fun Halloween tradition.
So, roll up your sleeves, put on your best archaeologist hat, and get ready to embark on a baking adventure that’s as exciting as discovering a hidden pyramid! With this recipe, you’ll not only create scrumptious treats but also spin a tale of mummies, Halloween, and the magic of the past. Ready to unwrap the fun? Let’s get started!
Yield: 12 servings: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes prep time | Total Time: 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 box of brownie mix,
- 2 eggs,
- ⅔ cup oil,
- ⅓ cup water,
- 12 mini Twix,
- White cookie icing, and
- Edible googly eyes.
Directions for the mummy brownies:
We love to keep things simple, so it only take a few steps of fun to get these mummy brownies ready for you:
1. Turn up the heat
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. This is as hot as the Egyptian desert where mummies come from! Did you know that mummies are linked to Halloween because both have roots in celebrating and remembering the deceased? Now grease a 13×9 cake pan.
2. Mix it up
In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water. Remember, every good story needs a beginning – this is ours. Stirring can be a great time to practice counting with young ones or discussing baking chemistry with older kids!
3. Bake the base
Pour your magical brownie mixture into the greased pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. As you wait, read about the ancient Egyptians and their mummification process.
4. Cool down
Allow the brownies to cool completely. Patience is a virtue, little ones! Use this time to clean up your baking space or to design your mummy faces.
5. Cut it out
Once cooled, cut your brownie slab into 12 squares. Here’s a chance to talk about shapes and fractions!
6. Add the Body
Place a mini Twix on each brownie square – these are our mummy bodies.
7. Eyes on the Prize
Take two edible googly eyes and gently push them into each mini Twix at the top. This can be a fun fine-motor skills exercise for little hands.
8. Wrap it up so you can complete your mummy brownies!
Using the white cookie icing, swirl back and forth over the Twix to create a mummy effect. And there you have it – whimsical mummy brownies! Enjoy these treats while sharing spooky Halloween tales.
And there you have it, adventurers! Your very own batch of Mummy Brownies, fresh from the crypt…err, we mean, oven! Each bite is a delightful surprise, much like stumbling upon an ancient treasure in the heart of a pyramid. These brownies are not just treats; they’re stories wrapped in chocolatey goodness and frosting ribbons, ready to be unwrapped and devoured.
But the fun doesn’t stop here! You can take your mummy brownies and host your own archaeological dig party or a spooky Halloween bash. You could even turn it into a history lesson about ancient Egypt, right at your kitchen table!
Remember, every great baker is also a great storyteller. And with these Mummy Brownies, you’ve not only baked a delicious treat but also spun a tale of mystery, history, and Halloween fun. So go ahead, serve these up and watch as the room fills with oohs, aahs, and plenty of laughter.
Here’s to sweet adventures and even sweeter treats! Until our next culinary journey, keep those oven mitts ready and that imagination fired up. Happy baking, explorers!
Here is the recipe card for you to print out easily too:
Mummy brownies
Gorgeous and easy mummy brownies for the kids at Halloween
Ingredients
- 1 box of brownie mix,
- 2 eggs,
- ⅔ cup oil,
- ⅓ cup water,
- 12 mini Twix,
- White cookie icing, and
- Edible googly eyes.
Instructions
- 1Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. This is as hot as the Egyptian desert where mummies come from! Did you know that mummies are linked to Halloween because both have roots in celebrating and remembering the deceased. Now grease a 13x9 cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, eggs, oil, and water. Remember, every good story needs a beginning - this is ours. Stirring can be a great time to practice counting with young ones or discussing baking chemistry with older kids.
- Pour your magical brownie mixture into the greased pan and bake for 30-35 minutes. As you wait, read about the ancient Egyptians and their mummification process.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely. Patience is a virtue, little ones! Use this time to clean up your baking space or to design your mummy faces.
- Once cooled, cut your brownie slab into 12 squares. Here's a chance to talk about shapes and fractions!
- Place a mini Twix on each brownie square - these are our mummy bodies.
- Take two edible googly eyes and gently push them into each mini Twix at the top. This can be a fun fine-motor skills exercise for little hands.
- Using the white cookie icing, swirl back and forth over the Twix to create a mummy effect. And there you have it - whimsical mummy brownies! Enjoy these treats while sharing spooky Halloween tales.
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Helen is a mum to two, social media consultant, and website editor; and this site is (we think) the only Social Enterprise parenting magazine!Since giving up being a business analyst when juggling travel, work and kids proved too complicated, she founded KiddyCharts so she could be with her kids, and use those grey cells at the same time.KiddyCharts has reach of over 1.1million across social and the site. The blog works with big family brands (including travel) to help promote their services, as well as offering free resources to parents of kids under 10.It gives 51%+ profits to Reverence for Life, who fund a number of important initiatives in Africa, including bringing running water and basic equipment to a school in Tanzania.Helen has worked as a digital marketing consultant (IDM qualified) with various organisations, including Channel Mum, Truprint, Talk to Mums, and Micro Scooters. She loves to be creative in the brand campaigns she works on.Get in touch TODAY!