An easy superhero dessert with fudgy brownies and soft sugar cookies!
Spider-Man Brookies combine two favorite desserts in one seriously fun treat. A thick, fudgy brownie base is filled with extra chocolate, then topped with Spider-Man sugar cookies and matching superhero sprinkles. The cookies are carefully added partway through baking so the designs stay visible while the brownies finish cooking underneath. The assorted shapes make every piece look a little different, which is half the fun.
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Every bite starts with a rich, fudgy, and chocolatey brownie. The sugar cookies bake up soft and buttery with crisp edges, adding a sweet vanilla flavor that pairs perfectly with the chocolate. The matching sprinkles add just a little crunch and make every slice feel extra fun.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Only a handful of ingredients keeps prep incredibly easy.
The fudgy brownie layer stays soft while the sugar cookies bake perfectly on top.
Spider-Man cookies decorate the dessert without any extra decorating skills.
Perfect for birthday parties, superhero movie nights, or classroom celebrations.
Easy to slice into fun shapes.
The Twist
Instead of layering cookie dough over the entire pan like traditional brookies, individual Spider-Man cookies are baked right on top of the brownies. Every slice shows off a superhero design, making the finished dessert look decorated without any frosting or piping.
Ingredient Highlights
Fudge Brownie Mix: Creates a rich, chewy base with very little prep.
Spider-Man Sugar Cookies: The star of the dessert that adds buttery vanilla flavor and a fun superhero design.
Chocolate Chips: Melt into the brownies for even more chocolate in every bite.
Chocolate Sprinkles: Add a little extra chocolate flavor and texture inside the brownie layer.
Red, White, Blue, and Yellow Sprinkles: Fill the open spaces with bright superhero colors.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the parchment.
Prepare the brownie batter according to the package directions. Fold in the chocolate chips and chocolate sprinkles, then spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Bake the brownies for 10 minutes less than the time listed on the package.
Remove the pan from the oven and gently arrange the Spider-Man cookies over the partially baked brownies, leaving a little space between each cookie. Sprinkle the exposed brownie batter with the red, white, blue, and yellow sprinkles.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 8 to 12 minutes more, or until the cookie dough is lightly golden around the edges and the brownies are just set. A toothpick inserted into the brownie portion should come out with a few moist crumbs, but no wet batter.
Let the brookies cool completely in the pan. Lift them out using the parchment paper.
Cut into a fun mix of squares, rectangles, and triangles so each piece shows off the Spider-Man cookies in a different way.
Tips
For the cleanest slices, refrigerate the brookies for 30 to 60 minutes before cutting.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
FAQ
Can I use a different brownie mix?
Yes. Any family-size fudge brownie mix around 18 ounces works well.
Can I use different character cookies?
Absolutely. This recipe works with almost any seasonal or character-shaped refrigerated sugar cookies.
How do I know when they’re finished baking?
The cookie edges should be lightly golden, and a toothpick inserted into the brownie portion should come out with moist crumbs instead of wet batter.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes. They’re great baked a day ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Why should I chill them before cutting?
A quick chill helps the brownies firm up so you get cleaner slices without squishing the cookies.
Sprinkle of Fun
Make these Spider-Man Brookies, then have a Tom Holland Spider-Man movie marathon before the new movie hits theaters.