Description
Spooky Ghost Brownies are a fun and festive Halloween treat featuring rich, moist brownies topped with vibrant dark purple frosting, adorable Peep Ghost candies, and playful sprinkles and candy eyeballs. This easy-to-make dessert brings together classic boxed brownies and creative decoration to delight kids and adults alike during the spooky season.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 1 box Your favorite brownie mix for a 9-inch pan (e.g., Betty Crocker Favorites Fudge Brownie Mix)
- Ingredients called for on the brownie mix box (typically eggs, water, and oil)
Frosting and Decorations
- 2 cups dark purple frosting (e.g., Global Sugar Art Cake & Cupcake Buttercream Frosting – Decorator Icing Deep Purple) or homemade vanilla buttercream with purple food coloring
- 1 package Peep Ghosts (or alternative Peeps such as Frankenstein, pumpkins, or skulls)
- Sprinkles of choice
- Candy eyeballs
Instructions
- Bake the Brownies: Prepare and bake your favorite boxed brownie mix according to the package instructions for a 9-inch pan, typically involving mixing the required ingredients such as eggs, water, and oil. After baking, allow the brownies to cool completely to room temperature to ensure the frosting does not melt.
- Frost the Brownies: Spread 2 cups of dark purple frosting evenly over the cooled brownie surface. You can use pre-made frosting like Global Sugar Art Cake & Cupcake Buttercream or make your own vanilla buttercream colored with purple food coloring. This creates a vibrant and festive base for decoration.
- Decorate with Peeps: Evenly space 9 Peep Ghost candies across the frosted brownies. Alternatively, you can use other themed Peeps figures like Frankenstein, pumpkins, or skulls depending on your preferred Halloween theme.
- Add Sprinkles and Candy Eyeballs: Sprinkle your choice of decorative sprinkles and place candy eyeballs around the Peeps or scattered over the frosting for an extra spooky and fun effect.
- Serve: Cut the decorated brownies into squares, ensuring each piece has a Peep or decoration, and serve to your guests for a deliciously spooky treat.
Notes
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting or sliding of frosting.
- You can customize the frosting color to match any Halloween theme or preference.
- Use themed Peeps other than ghosts for variation and fun.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them moist.
- If making homemade frosting, a simple vanilla buttercream with added gel food coloring works perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brownies, Halloween dessert, Peep ghosts, spooky treats, Halloween brownies, purple frosting, festive dessert
