Unleash a ghostly good treat with our Ghost Walnut Brownies, perfect for adding a bit of Halloween fun to your baking. These brownies are rich and chocolatey, made with dark chocolate and loaded with crunchy walnuts for texture. Topped with a creamy milk chocolate glaze and spooky white chocolate accents, they're as delightful to look at as they are to eat.
Why You'll Love This:
If you love a good brownie and you're in the mood for something festive, these brownies are for you! The combination of rich dark chocolate with the crunch of walnuts makes for a perfect texture, while the fun ghost-themed decorations add a playful touch that's ideal for Halloween and fall gatherings.
Perfect Occasion:
These brownies are a fantastic choice for Halloween parties, fall festivals, or any occasion where you want to bring a little spooky fun. They're also great for school events or to make with kids for a festive family baking day.
Decoration Tips:
After applying the milk chocolate glaze, use melted white chocolate to draw ghost shapes or spooky faces on each brownie. You can use a toothpick or a small piping bag to get the details just right. Add mini chocolate chips or candy eyes to give each ghost character its own personality.
Ingredients:
For the Brownies:
- 200g dark chocolate
- 125g butter
- 3 eggs
- 200g brown sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar or a splash of vanilla extract
- 160g flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Approx. 200g walnut kernels, roughly chopped
For the Glaze:
- 200g milk chocolate
- 50g white chocolate for decoration
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a bowl over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave; stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs with the brown sugar and vanilla sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Mix in the melted chocolate and butter.
- Sift the flour, cocoa powder, and salt together and fold into the chocolate mixture.
- Stir in the chopped walnuts and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan.
- For the glaze, melt the milk chocolate and spread it smoothly over the cooled brownies.
- Melt the white chocolate and use it to create ghost shapes or designs on top of the milk chocolate.
- Let the chocolate set before cutting the brownies into squares.
Enjoy these spooky and scrumptious Ghost Walnut Brownies, a delightful treat that's sure to be a hit at any Halloween celebration!
