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These Ghost Mini Poptarts are the cutest (and spookiest) treat you’ll make this Halloween season. 👻 Flaky, buttery pie crust filled with real fruit and topped with a cozy brown butter glaze – they’re simple to make and almost too adorable to eat. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a fun baking activity with kids, these little ghosts bring just the right mix of sweet and spooky to your fall kitchen.

Ghost Mini Poptarts

• 2 store-bought pie crusts
• ~8 tbsp (about 1 Tbsp per poptart) low-sugar jam, fruit preserves, or smashed berries
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Mini chocolate chips or candy eyeball sprinkles

For Brown Butter Glaze:

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1–2 tsp milk (adjust for consistency)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out pie crusts and use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut an even number of shapes — one for the top and one for the bottom of each poptart.
3. Add filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of jam or smashed fruit onto half the cutouts, keeping it centered and leaving a small border around the edges.
4. Top & seal: Place a matching ghost cutout on top and press edges gently with a fork to seal.
5. Brush with egg wash for that perfect golden crust.
6. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
7. In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant (about 3 minutes).
8. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
9. Glaze & decorate: Drizzle or brush the glaze over cooled poptarts and add mini chocolate chips or candy eyes before it sets.

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