Marshmallow Ghost Brownies Halloween (Printer View)

Fudgy brownies with marshmallow ghosts, ideal for spooky parties or festive October celebrations.

# What you'll need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
06 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

→ Ghost Topping

09 - 16 large marshmallows
10 - 1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
11 - Black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate for eyes and mouths

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
03 - Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir just until incorporated, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Spread brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan, smoothing the surface.
05 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center yields a few moist crumbs. Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan.
06 - Slice brownies into 16 squares once cooled.
07 - Place one marshmallow in the center of each brownie square.
08 - Place white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
09 - Spoon or pipe melted white chocolate over each marshmallow, allowing it to drip for a ghostly effect.
10 - While chocolate is soft, use black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate to dot eyes and a mouth for each marshmallow ghost.
11 - Allow chocolate to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Whips up in one bowl with basic pantry staples
  • Kid-friendly decoration that doubles as a festive activity
  • Rich cocoa flavor paired with sweet marshmallow and white chocolate
  • Easy to adapt for gluten-free needs
02 -
  • Each brownie is portioned for easy serving at parties
  • Easily doubled to feed a crowd
  • High in kid appeal and freezable for prepping ahead
03 -
  • Let the brownies cool fully before decorating to avoid a melty mess. Use quality white chocolate for smoother draping and opt for a squeeze bottle if you want more control over the ghost’s shape. Always set faces while the chocolate is still soft so they stick

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