Description
These Ghost Brownies are the perfect Halloween treat, combining rich, fudgy chocolate brownies with adorable, gooey marshmallow ghosts. Easy to prepare and incredibly crowd-pleasing, they are a fun, festive addition to any party. The soft brownie base and sweet marshmallow topping create a delightful texture contrast that kids and adults will love. Whether you are prepping for a spooky gathering or a quick family dessert, these haunted chocolate squares are sure to be the highlight of your celebration.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
12 large marshmallows
Black icing gel or melted dark chocolate
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the bowl, beating until the mixture is light and airy.
Gently fold in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Remove the brownies from the oven and carefully place one marshmallow on top of each intended serving area.
Return the brownies to the oven for 2 minutes to allow the marshmallows to soften and puff up into ghost shapes.
Remove from the oven, let cool completely, and use black icing gel or melted chocolate to draw spooky faces on the marshmallow ghosts.
Notes
Storage: Keep these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them soft.
Substitutions: If you prefer a nuttier flavor, add a handful of chopped walnuts to the brownie batter before baking.
Perfect Cutting: For clean edges, ensure the brownies are cooled completely before cutting into 12 squares.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg