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23 Spooky Halloween Dessert Ideas

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September 14, 2023 By Riley E. Carlson Leave a Comment

We’ve rounded up some spooky Halloween dessert ideas you can try. From chocolates to a ghostly cake, you’re sure to find a treat that looks too good to eat!

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Halloween Dessert Ideas to Sweeten Up the Season

1. Rice Krispie Treat Witch Hats

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Shape some rice Krispies to make this really cool witch hat. It’s super easy and fun to do with the kids. Let them decorate and add the M&M candies to every witch hat.

2. Easy Halloween Spider Buttercream Cake

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Cakes aren’t just for birthdays, they can also be for Halloween. To make this adorable Halloween dessert, you need to bake a soft yummy cake first. Then get your pastry bag and make those spiders crawl all over it!

3. Halloween Whoopie Pies

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Make whoopie pies spooky by adding some eyeballs. It’s not a major jump from the original recipe, but it’s made a little more fun to match a spooktacular holiday feast.

4. 4-Ingredient Mini Bat Treats

Easy 4 ingredient bat treats for Halloween | halloween desserts
Photo by chelseasmessyapron.com

I’m not sure if it’s spooky or cute, but I’m surely making these mini bats for Halloween. My two favorite treats combined into one—Reese’s cups and Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies!

5. Mummy Pumpkin Pie Cookies

Halloween Mummy Pie | halloween desserts

Pumpkin pie for Halloween? Yes, please! You’ll find these pumpkin pie even more delightful since they look like mummies. These are cute Halloween treats you need to try.

6. Vampire Bat Marshmallow Pops

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Everything seems so much better when eaten from a stick! Just like these vampire bat marshmallow pops. The best part? It will only take you a minute to make one.

7. Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Hand Pie

Mini halloween pumpkin pies for Halloween party | halloween desserts

Here is another pumpkin Halloween desserts idea to add to your buffet. This time, Jack-O-Lantern mini pies! Shape them with a creepy face or shape them smiling–whichever you choose, it’s going to be delicious.

8. Almond Meringue Ghost Cookies

Funny meringue ghosts for Halloween party | halloween dessert

Make something light and airy but still sweet and tasty. These almond meringue ghost cookies will be so much fun to make and eat this coming Halloween.

9. White Chocolate Mummy Pretzels

Group of Halloween mummy candy dipped pretzel rods | dessert ideas for halloween

You’ll just need three ingredients to make these deliciously creepy mummy pretzels—pretzel rods, white chocolate, and candy eyeballs! If you love white chocolate, then make these mummy pretzels your Halloween treats for the party.

10. Easy Ghost Cake

Celebratory Cake with ghost on Halloween | halloween dessert idea

A Halloween cake that will stare at you all night long. This cake is simple and easy to put together, but is guaranteed to be a delicious treat during the Holiday season.

11. Walking-Dead-Inspired Cookies

Creative traditional Halloween dough zombie bones cookies | dessert idea

Add your favorite TV series to the mix of your Halloween treats by making this Walking Dead-inspired dessert. It’s an all-time favorite for fans of the show.

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12. Ghost Chocolate Cream Pie Bites

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Make an army of ghosts this Halloween with some chocolate, whipped cream, and Halloween-themed sprinkles. Don’t forget the eyes and mouth to make these chocolate cream pie bites look like real ghosts!

13. Brain Cake

Halloween brain cakes | halloween party food

You don’t have to be a zombie to eat “brains!” This brain cake is screaming Halloween! If you want to take desserts to another level this year then this Halloween dessert idea is the one for you.

14. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Eyeballs

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Eyeballs have never been this sweet and delicious. Everyone’s eyes will pop at the sight of these yummy peanut butter and chocolate eyeballs. You should give them a try!

15. Creepy Jell-O Cups

Ghost Jello Treats for Halloween | halloween ideas for dessert

Are you looking for quick and easy Halloween recipes? Why not try these Jell-O cups this year? Your guests will love the sweetness with a touch of spookiness.

16. Spider Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies | halloween dessert ideas

Would you eat cookies with spiders in them? I’m guessing not, but if they’re chocolate chip spiders, I’m sure you’ll change your mind. Transform a classic cookie into a fun and tasty Halloween dessert.

17. Cake Ball Brains

Cake made in the shape of a human brain | halloween dessert ideas

These brain cake balls are not the most appetizing looking, but with the sweet cherry blood filling, you’ll agree they’re one of the scariest yet yummiest desserts around.

18. Strawberry Ghosts

Halloween strawberries on orange plate | halloween desserts

Who doesn’t want a delightful dessert that can be nutritious at the same time? These strawberry ghosts are spooky, but still nutritious with every bite!

19. Witch’s Brew Trifle

witch's brew trifle | halloween dessert ideas
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Don’t be deceived by how this trifle looks like, this sure is delicious. Make this witch’s brew trifle your inspiration this Halloween and recreate a crowd-pleasing dessert that is sure to impress.

20. Spooky Black Caramel Apple

Halloween black and red caramelized apples on a wooden sticks | dessert ideas

A simple Halloween treats that’s creepy in its simplicity. Don’t be scared to take a bite. These spooky black caramel apples are not as sinister as they look!

21. Witch’s Finger Cookies

Halloween witch's fingers cookies | halloween desserts ideas

Here’s a great way to turn the tables on Hansel and Gretel’s story. These finger cookies are so realistic and still interesting to eat. You can use other colors for the fingers if you like.

22. Cauldron of Sweet Popcorns

Cauldron green sweet popcorn for ghouls and zombies | halloween dessert ideas

These popcorns are delightful. Prepare a cauldron and fill it with sweet snack perfect for a horror movie marathon.

23. Mini Bat Cookies

Plate of chocolate Halloween bat cookies | halloween dessert ideas

These bat-shaped cookies are too cute to eat. Complete the look with edible eyes and your kids will adore them.

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Whatever you choose, I’m sure your Halloween dessert ideas will be a hit. Not just for the kids, but for the kids at heart, too! Spooky doesn’t always have to be gory; they can be sweet and yummy like everything on this list.

Which of these Halloween dessert ideas are you planning to recreate? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on October 24, 2016, and has been updated for quality and relevance.

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