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Ghost Brownies

Ghost Brownies are fudgy chocolate treats topped with vanilla frosting and decorated with chocolate or candy eyes to resemble cute or spooky ghost faces. They feature a moist, dense brownie base with a creamy frosting surface, decorated for Halloween festivities. The assembly involves baking the brownies, spreading frosting, and creating ghost faces for a fun, festive look.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box brownie mix plus ingredients called for on box, e.g., eggs, oil, water
  • 1 cup butter or margarine for frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 2 tablespoons milk for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • Candy eyes or small chocolate chips for decorating the ghost faces optional but for authentic effect

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rectangular baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag or plastic sandwich bag
  • Candy eyes or small chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mix the brownie box ingredients according to the package instructions in a large bowl until smooth and glossy, releasing a rich cocoa aroma.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to create a smooth surface.
  4. Bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before handling.
  5. While the brownies cool, prepare the frosting by beating softened butter with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until creamy and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Spread the vanilla frosting evenly over the cooled brownies with a spatula, creating a smooth, white surface for the ghost faces.
  7. Fill a piping bag or plastic sandwich bag with the frosting and pipe small ghost shapes or faces onto the decorated brownies.
  8. Add candy eyes or chocolate chips onto each ghost face to give them an expressive, spooky look.
  9. Let the decorated brownies sit for about 10 minutes to set the frosting, then cut into squares and serve your adorable ghost treats.