Every October, I get swept up in the noise—pumpkin spice, costume chaos, and the call for something uniquely sweet. This year, I decided to channel my inner ghost in the most fun way possible: with eerie white brownies that look like little haunted specters. These ghost brownies aren’t just treats; they’re a mini Halloween spectacle, perfect for spooky parties or mischievous family fun.
The magic begins with a simple, buttery brownie batter, transformed into adorable, ghostly figures that seem to float on your dessert plate. Decorated with chocolate chips and a d apparate of white frosting, they’re as fun to make as they are to devour. And the best part? You’d never guess how easy this spooky little project is to whip up on a whim.
Ghost Brownies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly glossy, releasing a warm, chocolatey aroma.
- Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition to achieve a uniform, shiny batter.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, blending until combined and fragrant.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet batter using a spatula, until just combined and smooth.
- Stir in the chocolate chips to add melty pockets of chocolate throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly to all edges.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cut the baked brownie into small, individual sections, shaping each into a ghost silhouette.
- Spread a generous layer of white frosting over each brownie, smoothing out the surface to create a ghostly appearance.
- Decorate each ghost with two chocolate chips for eyes, pressing them gently into the frosting at the top of each figure.
- Arrange the ghost brownies on a serving platter and enjoy their spooky, chewy, chocolatey charm.
Notes
As the night falls and the jack-o’-lanterns flicker, these ghostly treats will surely bring smiles and screams of delight. They’re perfect for framing your spooky table and sparking giggles among guests. Plus, they remind us that the simplest ingredients can become the most magical Halloween memories.
