Why Make This Recipe
These Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies are perfect for Halloween or any fall gathering. They combine the warmth of pumpkin spice with the fun of cookie decorating. Kids and adults alike will enjoy these adorable ghostly treats, making them a delightful addition to your festive celebrations.
How to Make Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 batch Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies by Butternut Bakery
- White chocolate
- Black candy melts
- Piping bag
- Medium cookie scoop
- Light colored baking pans
Directions:
- Bake the pumpkin cookies according to the recipe and allow them to fully cool.
- Melt your white chocolate. Ghirardelli melting wafers are a great choice.
- Spoon a small dollop of the melted white chocolate onto a fully cooled cookie.
- Using the back of a small spoon, apply light pressure and drag the spoon down to create a ghost shape. You might want to practice on parchment paper first to get the technique right.
- Let the white chocolate harden.
- Next, melt the black candy melts in a microwave-safe container.
- Pour the melted black candy into a piping bag or a ziplock bag, and cut a small tip off the corner of the bag.
- Pipe small dots for the ghost’s eyes and mouth using the candy melts.
- Allow the candy melts to fully dry before enjoying your cookies!
How to Serve Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies
Serve these spooky cookies on a festive plate or platter. You can add some Halloween decorations around them to create a fun presentation. They make great treats for parties, school events, or even just to enjoy at home with family.
How to Store Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies
To store your cookies, place them in an airtight container at room temperature. They will stay fresh for about a week. If you want to keep them longer, consider storing them in the fridge or freezer. Just make sure to wrap them well to prevent freezer burn.
Tips to Make Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies
- Ensure your cookies are completely cool before adding the white chocolate.
- If you find it hard to control the melted candy melts, try cutting a smaller tip off the piping bag.
- Experiment with different shapes or expressions for the ghosts to add more character!
Variation
If you want to mix it up, you can use different colors of candy melts for the ghosts. Consider using orange or purple for a more colorful Halloween look. You could also add sprinkles for extra decoration!
FAQs
1. Can I use chocolate chips instead of white chocolate?
Yes, you can use chocolate chips, but the ghost shape may not be as visible.
2. What if I don’t have a piping bag?
You can use a ziplock bag with a small cut in one corner if you don’t have a piping bag.
3. How do I know when the white chocolate is melted?
Melt the chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until it is smooth and fully melted.
Enjoy making these fun and spooky cookies! They will surely be a hit at any gathering!
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Spooky Ghost Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 batch Brown Butter and Maple Chewy Pumpkin Cookies by Butternut Bakery
For Decoration
- 1 cup White chocolate Ghirardelli melting wafers recommended.
- 1 cup Black candy melts
- 1 each Piping bag
- 1 each Medium cookie scoop
- 2 each Light colored baking pans
Instructions
Baking the Cookies
- Bake the pumpkin cookies according to the recipe and allow them to fully cool.
Decorating with White Chocolate
- Melt your white chocolate.
- Spoon a small dollop of the melted white chocolate onto a fully cooled cookie.
- Using the back of a small spoon, apply light pressure and drag the spoon down to create a ghost shape. Practice on parchment paper first if needed.
- Let the white chocolate harden.
Decorating with Black Candy Melts
- Melt the black candy melts in a microwave-safe container.
- Pour the melted black candy into a piping bag or a ziplock bag, and cut a small tip off the corner of the bag.
- Pipe small dots for the ghost’s eyes and mouth using the candy melts.
- Allow the candy melts to fully dry before enjoying your cookies!
