Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined. The mixture will look glossy and slightly thickened.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate air and create a shiny, thick batter.
Stir in the vanilla extract for a fragrant touch. Then sift in the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Fold everything together gently until no streaks remain; the batter will be thick and glossy.
Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake for about 25 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
While the brownies are baking, melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and shiny.
1 cup granulated sugar
Pour the melted white chocolate onto a parchment-lined surface and spread it out into a thin layer. Allow it to cool slightly until it’s warm but not hard, then drape it over a cutting board to shape into little ghost figures.
1 cup granulated sugar
Using a piping bag or a plastic sandwich bag with a small corner snipped off, pipe ghost shapes by draping the melted chocolate into small, rounded figures with a slightly tapered bottom. Let them cool and set completely.
1 cup granulated sugar
Once the brownies have cooled completely, cut them into squares. Place a ghost on top of each brownie and press gently to adhere.
Decorate each ghost's face with mini chocolate chips for the eyes and mouths, placing them carefully with the tip of a toothpick or the back of a skewer.
1 cup granulated sugar
Arrange the decorated brownies on a serving platter. The glossy white ghosts floating atop the fudgy brownies make a charming, spooky presentation ready for Halloween festivities!
