Ghost Marshmallow Brownies

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By: Ashley Wilson | Published: October 1, 2025 | Updated: October 1, 2025

Halloween brownies with marshmallow ghosts and chocolate faces

Fudgy, Spooky, and Boo-tiful Halloween Treats

Want to scare up some fun this Halloween? These Ghost Marshmallow Brownies are spooky-sweet, kid-approved, and irresistibly fudgy. Each brownie is topped with a fluffy marshmallow ghost, piped with chocolate eyes and a wobbly โ€œOโ€ mouth thatโ€™s more cute than creepy.

Theyโ€™re surprisingly easy to makeโ€”just bake your favorite brownies, top with jumbo marshmallows, and decorate. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or baking with the kids, these brownies are the kind of treat that disappears fast (no tricks involved).

Letโ€™s break down how to make this ghostly dessert in under an hour.


๐Ÿซ What Are Ghost Marshmallow Brownies?

Ghost Marshmallow Brownies are rich chocolate brownies topped with jumbo marshmallows and decorated to look like little ghosts. Theyโ€™re finished with melted chocolate (or edible gel) to create eyes and spooky expressions.

Why youโ€™ll love them:

  • No fancy tools or piping tips needed
  • Makes Halloween baking fun for all ages
  • Great for school events, parties, or cozy October nights in

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

Hereโ€™s what you need:

  • 1 batch of brownies (boxed or homemade, cooled)
  • 12โ€“16 jumbo marshmallows
  • ยฝ cup white chocolate chips or white candy melts (optional glaze)
  • ยผ cup semisweet chocolate chips (for ghost faces)
  • Optional: black gel icing or edible food marker

๐ŸŽƒ Use a fudge-style brownie base for best resultsโ€”they hold up to toppings better.


๐Ÿ”ช Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Bake the Brownies

  • Use an 8×8″ pan and line with parchment paper
  • Bake and cool completely
  • Cut into 12โ€“16 even squares

2. Place the Marshmallow Ghosts

  • Warm marshmallows in the microwave for 5 seconds (optional: makes them stickier)
  • Gently press one marshmallow into the center of each brownie
  • Optionally, drizzle melted white chocolate over marshmallows for a ghostly โ€œsheetโ€ look

3. Add Ghost Faces

  • Melt chocolate chips in the microwave (15โ€“30 sec bursts)
  • Use a toothpick or piping bag to dot on two eyes and an open โ€œOโ€ mouth
  • Let set for 10โ€“15 minutes

๐Ÿ‘ป Get creativeโ€”give your ghosts winks, smirks, or even vampire fangs!


๐ŸŽจ Make It a Kid-Friendly Halloween Activity

Kids love helping decorate these brownies! Hereโ€™s how to make it a hands-on activity:

  • Set up a โ€œghost stationโ€ with cooled brownies, marshmallows, melted chocolate, and toothpicks
  • Let kids place the marshmallows and design their own ghost faces
  • Use food markers for mess-free decorating

Perfect for Halloween playdates, classroom baking, or rainy-day fun!


๐Ÿง  Pro Tips for Best Results

โœ… Let brownies cool completely before decorating
โœ… Slightly melt marshmallows if they donโ€™t stick
โœ… Use a toothpick or fine-tipped piping bag for precise face details
โœ… Chill decorated brownies for 10 minutes to set chocolate faster


๐ŸงŠ How to Store

Room Temp:

  • Store in a single layer in an airtight container
  • Best within 2โ€“3 days

Fridge:

  • Can be stored chilled for up to 5 days
  • Bring to room temp before serving for best texture

โ„๏ธ Not recommended for freezing once marshmallows are addedโ€”texture can change.


๐Ÿง Recipe Variations

  • Ghost Brownie Bites: Use mini muffin tins for bite-sized ghosts
  • Flavored Ghosts: Add peppermint or vanilla to your white chocolate drizzle
  • Layered Ghost Brownies: Add crushed graham crackers or Oreo โ€œdirtโ€ under marshmallow
  • Colorful Ghosts: Use food coloring in white chocolate for pastel or neon ghosts

๐Ÿ“Œ Final Thoughts

Close-up of marshmallow ghost on a chocolate brownie
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These Ghost Marshmallow Brownies bring all the spooky vibes with none of the stress. They’re cute, simple, and a total crowd-pleaserโ€”perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or cozy nights baking with your favorite little monsters.

So go aheadโ€”bake up a batch and let your ghosts haunt the dessert table in the most adorable way possible.

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Halloween brownies with marshmallow ghosts and chocolate faces

Ghost Marshmallow Brownies


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  • Author: Ashley Wilson
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12โ€“16 brownies 1x

Description

Ghost Marshmallow Brownies are rich chocolate brownies topped with jumbo marshmallows decorated as spooky little ghosts. Theyโ€™re fun, kid-friendly, and the perfect easy Halloween dessert!


Ingredients

Scale

1 batch brownies (boxed or homemade, cooled)

12โ€“16 jumbo marshmallows

ยฝ cup white chocolate chips or candy melts (optional glaze)

ยผ cup semisweet chocolate chips (for ghost faces)

Optional: black gel icing or edible food marker


Instructions

1. Bake brownies in an 8×8 pan lined with parchment. Let cool completely, then cut into 12โ€“16 squares.

2. Press one jumbo marshmallow onto the center of each brownie. Optionally warm marshmallows slightly so they stick better.

3. (Optional) Drizzle melted white chocolate over marshmallows for a โ€œghost sheetโ€ look.

4. Melt semisweet chocolate. Use a toothpick or piping bag to dot on eyes and a round โ€œOโ€ mouth.

5. Let chocolate set 10โ€“15 minutes before serving.

Notes

๐Ÿ’ก Use fudge-style brownies for best resultsโ€”they hold up to toppings better.

๐Ÿ’ก Let brownies cool completely before decorating to avoid melting the marshmallows.

๐Ÿ’ก Kids love helpingโ€”set up a decorating station with brownies, marshmallows, and chocolate.

๐Ÿ’ก Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2โ€“3 days, or in the fridge up to 5 days. Not freezer-friendly once decorated.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Halloween Treats
  • Method: Baked + Decorated
  • Cuisine: American

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