🎃 Get ready for a hauntingly delicious treat that’ll make your Halloween party unforgettable! These fudgy brownies topped with adorable marshmallow ghosts are sure to bewitch your taste buds and charm your guests. Let’s conjure up some Halloween magic in the kitchen!
Ingredients
For the Fudgy Brownies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the Marshmallow Ghosts:
- 12 large marshmallows
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Black edible marker or black gel food coloring
Instructions
Brewing the Fudgy Brownie Base
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add sugar and mix well.
- Whisk in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. The mixture should be smooth and glossy, like a witch’s potion!
- In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and add the walnuts. Stir until just combined – overmixing might summon tough brownies!
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Remember, we want these fudgy, not cakey!
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan. This is crucial for that perfect fudgy texture!
Crafting the Ghostly Marshmallow Toppers
- Once the brownies have cooled, cut them into 12 equal squares.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Dip the bottom of each marshmallow into the melted white chocolate and place one on top of each brownie square.
- Using the black edible marker or gel food coloring, draw adorable ghost faces on each marshmallow. Get creative – some can be scary, some can be silly!
- For the finishing touch, drizzle the remaining white chocolate over the ghosts in a zigzag pattern. This will give them a spooky, ethereal glow!
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.
Tips and Tricks
- For the fudgiest brownies, be careful not to overbake. It’s better to err on the side of underbaking slightly.
- If you’re having trouble drawing the ghost faces, practice on a piece of parchment paper first!
- For an extra Halloween twist, add a few drops of orange food coloring to some of the white chocolate drizzle.
Serving Suggestions
Arrange your Spooky Fudgy Brownies with Marshmallow Ghosts on a black platter sprinkled with edible glitter for a truly bewitching presentation. Serve alongside a steaming cauldron of hot cocoa for the ultimate Halloween treat!
🎃 These ghostly goodies are sure to be the star of your Halloween bash. Watch as they disappear faster than you can say “Boo!” Happy haunting, and enjoy your deliciously spooky creation! 👻
