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Ghost Brownies

These ghost brownies are made with a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie base that is baked until moist and dense. The batter is shaped into small ghost figures, decorated with chocolate chips for eyes, and topped with white frosting to resemble spooky specters, resulting in a fun, festive treat with a chewy texture and charming appearance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white frosting for decorating
  • 12 pieces chocolate chips for eyes

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack
  • Piping bag or plastic zip-top bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and slightly glossy, releasing a warm, chocolatey aroma.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition to achieve a uniform, shiny batter.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract, blending until combined and fragrant.
  5. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet batter using a spatula, until just combined and smooth.
  7. Stir in the chocolate chips to add melty pockets of chocolate throughout the batter.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly to all edges.
  9. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Once cooled, cut the baked brownie into small, individual sections, shaping each into a ghost silhouette.
  11. Spread a generous layer of white frosting over each brownie, smoothing out the surface to create a ghostly appearance.
  12. Decorate each ghost with two chocolate chips for eyes, pressing them gently into the frosting at the top of each figure.
  13. Arrange the ghost brownies on a serving platter and enjoy their spooky, chewy, chocolatey charm.

Notes

For best results, keep the decorated brownies refrigerated until ready to serve. You can also add edible googly eyes for extra fun.