Perfect Candy Bar Brownie Graduation Caps Easy Recipe for Celebrations
These candy bar brownie graduation caps combine rich, fudgy brownies with fun-size candy bars and chocolate tassels for a festive and easy-to-make celebration treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box brownie mix (about 18 oz / 510 g)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer flavor)
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 fun-size candy bars, unwrapped (Snickers, Milky Way, or favorite chewy bars)
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or melting chocolate
- 1 tsp vegetable shortening or coconut oil (optional, for smooth melting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- In a medium bowl, combine the brownie mix, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, and 1/4 cup water. Stir gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into pan and spread evenly using an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes. Check at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 45 minutes.
- Cut brownies into 12 equal squares, about 2×2 inches each.
- Melt the chocolate chips with the shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring after each until smooth.
- Place one fun-size candy bar on top of each brownie square. Dab melted chocolate around the edges to glue the candy bar in place.
- Use a toothpick dipped in melted chocolate to draw a small circle on the center of each candy bar for the ‘button’ of the cap, then pipe a short chocolate ‘string’ dangling from the button to mimic a tassel.
- Place the trays in the fridge for about 15 minutes to let the chocolate harden before serving.
Notes
Cool brownies completely before adding candy bars to prevent melting and sliding. Use a sharp knife for clean cuts. Melt chocolate slowly in short bursts to avoid burning. Tassels can be decorated with licorice strings or edible glitter if piping is difficult. For thicker brownies, an 8×8 pan can be used but may require longer baking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie cap (appro
- Calories: 280320
- Sugar: 2530
- Fat: 1518
- Saturated Fat: 79
- Carbohydrates: 3540
- Protein: 35
Keywords: brownies, candy bar, graduation caps, easy dessert, celebration treats, fudgy brownies, chocolate tassels