Ghost Nut Brownies: A spooky treat with crunchy nuts

Unleash a good ghostly treat with our Ghost Nut Brownies, perfect for adding a little Halloween fun to your baking. These brownies are rich and chocolatey, made with dark chocolate and loaded with crunchy nuts for texture. replaces the word nice with emptypped with creamy milk chocolate frosting and spooky white chocolate accents, they're as delicious to look at as they are to eat.

Why you'll love it:

If you love a good brownie and want something festive, these brownies are for you! The combination of rich dark chocolate and the crunch of nuts makes for the perfect texture, while the fun ghost-themed decorations add a playful touch 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 perfect for school events or to make with the kids for a festive family baking day.

Decorating Tips:

After applying the milk chocolate frosting, use melted white chocolate to draw ghost shapes or spooky faces on each brownie. You can use a toothpick or small piping bag to get the perfect details. Add mini chocolate chips or candy eyes to give each ghost character their own personality.

Ingredients:

For the brownies:

• 200g dark chocolate
• 125g butter
• 3 eggs
• 200 g brown sugar
• 1 sachet of vanilla sugar or a little vanilla extract
• 160g flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• Approximately. 200 g walnut kernels, roughly chopped

For the icing:

• 200 g of milk chocolate
• 50 g of white chocolate for decoration

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F) and line a baking dish with baking paper.
2. Melt the dark chocolate and butter in a bowl over a pan of simmering water or in the microwave; stir until smooth.
3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the brown sugar and vanilla sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Add the melted chocolate and butter.
5. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder and salt and add to the chocolate mixture.
6. Stir in the chopped nuts and pour the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
8. Let the brownies cool in the pan.
9. For the frosting, melt the milk chocolate and gently spread it over the cooled brownies.
10. Melt the white chocolate and use it to create ghost shapes or patterns on the milk chocolate.
11. Let the chocolate set before cutting the brownies into squares.

Enjoy these spooky and delicious Ghost Nut Brownies, a delicious treat that is sure to be a hit at any Halloween celebration!