Introduction / Hook:
Looking for a fun, easy, and adorable Halloween dessert? 👻 These cute ghost brownies are fudgy, chocolatey, and topped with fluffy little ghosts that will make your Halloween extra sweet! Perfect for parties, bake sales, or cozy nights at home. 🍫✨
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
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1 cup unsalted butter
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2 cups granulated sugar
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4 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp baking powder
For the Ghost Topping:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Mini chocolate chips or edible black gel for eyes
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Brownies
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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Melt butter and mix with sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
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Sift together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder. Fold into the wet mixture.
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Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Let cool completely.
Step 2: Make Ghost Frosting
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Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until thick but spreadable.
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Transfer frosting into a piping bag with a small round tip.
Step 3: Decorate
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Pipe small ghost shapes onto each brownie square.
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Add eyes with chocolate chips or edible gel.
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Let the frosting set before serving.
Tips & Tricks:
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Use dark cocoa for extra fudgy brownies.
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For a fun twist, add orange sprinkles or edible glitter.
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Make mini brownies for Halloween party snacks—they’re perfect bite-sized treats!