Spooky & Sweet: The Haunted Ghost Brownies You Need This Halloween

If you love turning simple desserts into Halloween masterpieces, this recipe is your new best friend. Expect a bit of mess, some giggles, and plenty of ‘oohs’ when you unveil your ghostly creations. They’re not just treats but conversation starters, blending nostalgia with a touch of seasonal magic.

Ghostly Halloween Marshmallow Treats

This recipe transforms marshmallows into spooky ghost-shaped confections using melting and shaping techniques. The mixture becomes gooey and smooth, then is molded into ghost forms and decorated to resemble ghosts, resulting in soft, chewy treats with a playful, Halloween-inspired appearance.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Halloween

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 10 cups large marshmallows preferably fresh and soft
• 3 tbsp butter unsalted, helps melt the marshmallows smoothly
• 6 cups powdered sugar sifted for a smooth, pliable dough
• 1 tsp vanilla extract flavor enhancer
• 1 cup white chocolate melts for decorating and faces
• as needed black edible marker to draw eyes and mouths

Equipment

• Saucepan
• Silicone spatula
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Black edible marker or chocolate writer

Method

 

1. Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and add the marshmallows, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth, filling the air with a sweet, marshmallow aroma.
3. Remove from heat and gradually add the sifted powdered sugar, mixing well with a spatula until a sticky, pliable dough forms. The mixture will be thick but manageable.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor, blending it evenly into the dough.
5. Lightly dust your work surface with powdered sugar, then turn out the dough onto it. Knead gently until smooth and no longer sticky, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Pinch off small portions of dough and roll them into balls about the size of a golf ball. Flatten the tops slightly to resemble ghosts.
7. Place each shaped ghost on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly apart.
8. Warm the white chocolate melts following package instructions until smooth and pourable.
9. Using a spoon or piping bag, drizzle or spread the melted white chocolate over the ghost shapes to create a smooth, ghostly surface, ensuring to cover the entire figure.
10. Let the coated ghosts sit at room temperature until the chocolate sets and hardens, about 15-20 minutes.
11. Use the black edible marker to draw eyes and mouths on the white chocolate surface, giving each ghost a spooky expression.
12. Finish by placing your ghostly treats on a serving platter. They’re ready to spook your guests or to enjoy as fun Halloween confections!

Notes

For best results, work quickly when shaping the dough as it can become sticky. You can also refrigerate the shaped ghosts briefly to make handling easier.