Get ready to bewitch your Halloween party guests with these adorably terrifying Ghost Brownies that are frighteningly easy to make! Imagine a dessert so cute and delicious that it'll make both kids and adults scream with delight - not from fear, but from pure culinary excitement. These ghostly treats combine the rich, fudgy goodness of classic brownies with a hauntingly adorable decoration that's perfect for your Halloween celebrations.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 brownies
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup white frosting
- 12 chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix thoroughly with a whisk or electric mixer until the batter is smooth and no dry ingredients remain.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center - it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove brownies from the oven and let cool completely in the pan for about 1 hour. This ensures they're stable enough to decorate.
- Once cooled, cut the brownies into 12 equal rectangular pieces.
- Transfer white frosting to a piping bag or plastic zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Create ghost shapes by piping a wavy, flowing outline on top of each brownie.
- Place two chocolate chips as eyes for each ghost, pressing them gently into the white frosting.
- Optional: Add mini marshmallows around the edges for a spooky Halloween decoration.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the frosting before serving. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Tips
- For extra fudgy brownies, slightly underbake them and let them cool completely before decorating.
- Use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off for precise ghost-shaped frosting.
- Chill the brownies before decorating to help the frosting set quickly and maintain crisp ghost outlines.
- For a more uniform look, use a small offset spatula to smooth the frosting before adding eyes.
- Get creative with eye decorations - you can use different sized chocolate chips or even candy eyes for varied ghost expressions.
- Make sure your brownies are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting and messy decorations.
- For a cleaner cut, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between each slice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 35mg
