Ghost Brownies

These Ghost Brownies will provide a spooky twist to your next Halloween party. Using a simple boxed brownie mix, you can create a batch of delicious brownies topped with fun flying ghosts for Halloween. Perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or a cozy night of Halloween movie watching.

I love Halloween treats like this. Halloween is such a fun time of year. I love to decorate for the spooky fun season and make treats like marshmallow ghost cookies, rice krispies treats ghosts, this fun Jack-O-Lantern Taco Dip.

This ghost brownie recipe is the perfect addition to the Halloween season.

What You’ll Love About these Brownies

Easy to Make: Using a boxed brownie mix keeps things quick and simple.

Festive: Perfectly spooky for Halloween or any ghost-themed party.

Customizable: Create different ghost expressions, sizes, and arrangements for a fun variation.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)

White chocolate melts

Black cookie icing (with writing tip)

Equipment You’ll Need

Wax paper

Small silicone spoon or curved utensil

How to Make Ghost Brownies

Bake the Brownies
Prepare the brownies according to the instructions on the box. Pour the batter into a greased pan and bake. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool completely before decorating.

Make the Ghost Shapes

• Melt the white chocolate melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for one minute. Stir until smooth. If needed, add an additional 30 seconds in the microwave and stir until smooth. Do not exceed this amount of time. If you overheat the chocolate, it might get hard.
• Dip the back of a small silicone spoon (or any curved utensil) into the melted chocolate.

• Press and smear the chocolate onto a sheet of wax paper in the shape of ghosts. Let them dry completely.

Add the Ghost Faces
Once the chocolate ghosts have hardened, use the black cookie icing with a writing tip to draw spooky or cute ghost faces.

Assemble the Ghost Brownies
Carefully place the chocolate ghosts on top of the cooled brownies. Arrange them so they appear to be floating across the batch.

Expert Tips

Work Quickly – Once melted, chocolate hardens fast. Have your wax paper ready and work in small batches for best results

Use Wax Paper – Wax or parchment ensures easy lifting of the ghosts.

Let Chocolate Fully Set – Before moving or decorating the ghosts, allow them to harden completely. You can chill them briefly in the fridge to speed up the setting.

What to Serve With

Brownies Pair Great with

Drinks like hot chocolate and these fun Halloween whipped cream toppers or this fun ghost chocolate milk.

Other Halloween Treats – like Oreo Bat Cookies, Frankenstein Grap Cups, Day of the Dead Sugar Cookie Skulls, and Ghost Cupcakes

Main Course Hallowen Treats – like Coffin Halloween Sandwiches, Monster Cheeseburgers, or Jack-O-Lantern Grilled Cheese

FAQs

Can I make the ghosts ahead of time?
Yes! You can make the chocolate ghosts a day or two in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

What if I don’t have a silicone spoon?
I like using silicone because of its non-stick surface, but any small, curved utensil works—just make sure it can hold the chocolate and be easily smeared onto wax paper.

Can I use homemade brownies instead of a box mix?
Absolutely! This method works with any cooled brownie base.

How long do these brownies last?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–4 days. Avoid refrigerating, as the chocolate ghosts may collect condensation.

Storing

Store the ghost brownies covered at room temperature for up to three days.

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Serving Size

This recipe serves approximately 12 people.

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