Halloween Ghost Brownies
These spooky Halloween brownies are made by baking a rich chocolate batter and then decorating the top with fluffy marshmallow ghosts. The final treat features fudgy, chocolatey brownies adorned with playful, golden-brown marshmallow figures resembling ghostly apparitions, perfect for a fun and festive gathering.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking pan
- Silicone spatula
- Whisk
- Pastry bag or plastic sandwich bag
- Sharp knife
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 200 g dark chocolate 70% cocoa, chopped
- 115 g unsalted butter cut into pieces
- 250 g granulated sugar
- 50 g brown sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 150 g marshmallows large or mini
- optional melted chocolate or icing for decorating eyes and faces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Combine chopped dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl, then melt together over a simmering pot or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth and glossy. Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Stir in the granulated and brown sugars into the melted chocolate mixture until well combined and shiny.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to create a smooth, fudgy batter. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Sift in the flour and gently fold it into the batter until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the brownies cool completely on a wire rack, which helps prevent cracking when cutting.
- While the brownies cool, prepare the marshmallow ghosts by halving large marshmallows or using mini marshmallows whole. Pipe small ghost shapes onto parchment-lined trays using a piping bag or a plastic bag with the corner snipped.
- Broil the marshmallow ghosts for 1-2 minutes until they puff up and turn lightly golden, watching closely to prevent burning.
- Once the brownies are cooled, cut them into squares and place the marshmallow ghosts on top. Use melted chocolate or icing to add tiny eyes and spooky faces, bringing the ghosts to life.
- Serve the spooky brownies once decorated, and enjoy the festive, playful treat with friends and family.
Notes
For extra fun, use icing or melted chocolate to add facial features on the marshmallow ghosts. Keep a close eye during broiling to prevent burning.