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Ghost Brownies

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Rich, fudgy brownies topped with homemade marshmallow ghosts decorated with candy eyes or chocolate chips. A spooky, festive treat perfect for Halloween parties or themed gatherings.

Ingredients

170g (6 oz) unsalted butter, melted

200g (1 cup) granulated sugar

100g (½ cup) light brown sugar

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

80g (⅔ cup) cocoa powder

65g (½ cup) plain flour

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp salt

100g (¾ cup) chopped walnuts

80g (½ cup) chocolate chips (optional)

150g (¾ cup) granulated sugar

120ml (½ cup) light corn syrup or glucose

2 tbsp water (for syrup)

1 ½ tsp powdered gelatin

1 tbsp cold water (for blooming)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate chips or candy eyes (for decorating)

Neutral oil spray (for greasing piping bag)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
  2. Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until fully incorporated.
  4. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in walnuts and chocolate chips (if using).
  6. Spread batter in prepared pan and bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool completely.
  7. Bloom gelatin in 1 tbsp cold water and set aside.
  8. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and 2 tbsp water. Heat until 240°F (soft-ball stage).
  9. Pour hot syrup into mixing bowl, add bloomed gelatin, and whip until fluffy and thick. Stir in vanilla extract.
  10. Lightly oil a piping bag, fill with marshmallow mixture, and pipe ghost shapes onto cooled brownies.
  11. Press chocolate chips or candy eyes into each ghost to make faces.

Notes

Boxed brownie mix can be used for convenience.

Grease piping tools to prevent sticking when handling marshmallow mixture.

Walnuts can be omitted or replaced with pecans or extra chocolate chips.

Brownies can be decorated with marshmallow fluff or store-bought marshmallows for a shortcut.

For neat cuts, use a sharp knife lightly sprayed with oil and clean between slices.

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