Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line the baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop, then let it cool slightly. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and eggs until the mixture is smooth and slightly frothy.
Gradually add the melted butter to the egg mixture, whisking continuously to combine. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Sift the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, and salt together into the wet ingredients. Gently fold the mixture until just combined—be careful not to overmix to keep the brownies tender.
Stir in the chocolate chips for extra richness. Pour the batter into your prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula and smoothing the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. The edges should be set with a slightly gooey center.
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift them out of the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into ghost-shaped pieces or squares.
Use white icing or frosting to pipe ghost faces onto each brownie piece. Add eyes and mouths with black edible markers or food coloring for spooky expressions.
Arrange the decorated ghost brownies on a serving platter. They are now ready to serve as a fun, spooky dessert for Halloween or any themed gathering!
