Spooky Sweetness: Halloween Ghost Brownies with a Twist

Halloween is the perfect time to embrace a little chaos in the kitchen. Instead of plain brownies, I love transforming them into ghostly figures that look as playful as they taste. This recipe takes a simple chocolate treat and adds a spooky twist that’s sure to delight kids and adults alike.

What makes these ghost brownies special is how they combine a nostalgic dessert with a touch of artistic flair. The creamy icing and googly eyes give each piece a personality, making dessert time the highlight of any Halloween gathering. Plus, they’re surprisingly quick to whip up, even when Halloween chaos is at its peak.

Ghost Brownies

Ghost brownies are soft, fudgy chocolate treats shaped into playful ghost figures for Halloween. They are decorated with creamy icing and googly eyes, giving them an adorable and spooky appearance. The final result is a moist, dense brownie with a smooth surface and cute ghostly faces.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Halloween

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 box store-bought brownie mix
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil as directed on the brownie box
• 3 eggs eggs
• 1 cup vanilla frosting from a can or homemade
• to taste black food coloring or melted chocolate for piping features
• 12 googly eyes decorative googly eyes

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• 9×13 inch Baking Pan
• Parchment paper
• Whisk
• Spatula
• Piping bag or plastic sandwich bag

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Mix the brownie mix with eggs and vegetable oil in a large bowl until smooth and shiny, about 2-3 minutes. This creates a thick, chocolate batter.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula. Tap the pan gently on the counter to settle the batter and eliminate air bubbles.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
5. Once cooled, lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper and place on a clean surface. Cut into 12 equal square shapes for ghost forms.
6. Squeeze or spread a generous layer of vanilla frosting on each brownie to create a smooth, white ghost body.
7. Fill a piping bag or plastic sandwich bag with black food coloring or melted chocolate; snip off a small tip. Pipe small dots and lines onto the frosting to form eyes, mouth, and facial features for each ghost.
8. Place a googly eye on each ghost’s face, pressing gently to adhere to the frosting immediately.
9. Arrange the completed ghost brownies on a serving platter. Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly to set the decorations.

Notes

For extra spooky effects, pipe additional frosting strands to mimic ghostly wisps.

These ghost brownies turn an ordinary dessert into a Halloween spectacle that’s as charming as it is delicious. The playful presentation makes them perfect for your spooky season table, whether for a party or a quiet night in.

As the air cools and the pumpkins glow, baking these treats brings a cozy, festive energy to the season. They’re a reminder that a little creativity can add a lot of fun to any holiday meal. Honestly, they might just become a yearly tradition in your house.