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    TaraTeaspoon » Holidays + Celebrations » Halloween

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    Homemade Halloween Treats

    15 Spooky Sweets Your Kids Can Make pin image
    spooky recipes for Halloween pin collage

    Spooky homemade Halloween treats, so easy your kids can make them. Cute and tasty, these creepy food recipes are just the thing to celebrate this fun holiday.

    It's fall! That means holiday-season is officially here.

    Treats the whole family can make together

    Fall means family, friends, and lots of treats! Halloween treats are some of the absolute best!

    I can't decide which of those I love most so I like to combine family time with treat making.

    To save you some time recipe hunting, I've pulled together 15 spooky sweets that are perfect for the whole family to create!

    Lolly Pop Ghosts
    Grab some tissues, ribbon and a sharpie for the fastest, cutest party favors! I don't know any kids who wouldn't love drawing ghost faces and cutting ribbon
    Recipe
    Two versions of easy Milkshakes in Spooky Glasses
    Easy Pumpkin Milkshakes in Spooky Glasses
    These easy Pumpkin Milkshakes in spooky glasses just take a few chocolate chips and some handywork to make Halloween so much sweeter!
    Recipe
    “Spooky” Cinnamon Sugar Bats
    This little treat is beyond easy! After a sugary coating and some time in the oven, these sweet bats will be flying straight into your kids' mouths.
    Recipe
    witches brew brownies
    Witches Brew Brownies
    Got leftover candy after all the Trick-or-Treating is done? Homemade Interest has a yummy solution - dump it all in brownies!
    Recipe
    Halloween Whoopie Pies
    Kids will have so much fun rolling these tasty sandwiches in sprinkles and snitching frosting out of the bowl.
    Recipe
    Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ghosts
    Here's a little treat that's perfect for Halloween but won't send your kids to the dentist!
    Recipe

    Low-effort homemade treats for Halloween

    Keep scrolling for more spooky sweets for Halloween your kids, and guests can get into!

    The great thing about these desserts and snacks, is that they don't have to look perfect. In fact maybe a little mess keeps them scary, if you know what I mean!

    I love that this collection has a mix of baked goods and semi-homemade treats. Pick your level of effort and choose a recipe. No matter what you'll enjoy a great cooking project.

    Monster face rice krispy treats
    rice krispie treat monsters
    Rice Krispie Treat Monsters
    These are the cutest! The kids will love dunking these in fun colors and arranging candy eyes in all sorts of crazy patterns.
    Recipe
    witch hats
    Witch Hats
    You've probably seen recipes like this all over, but don't disregard it. Chelsea's Messy Apron has a few tricks up her sleeve for making these hats extra convincing! And if you little helpers need something to do, unwrapping Kisses is the perfect job!
    Recipe
    candy eyeballs on cupcakes for Halloween
    different eyeball cupacakes
    Eerie Eyeball Cupcakes
    I always have a tray or two of these spooky sweets at my Halloween parties! Some frosting and a handful of candy will have these creepy eyes staring back at you in no time
    Recipe
    easy spider cookies
    Easy Spider Cookies
    These little gems come together in a snap! Just decorate any kind of cookie with some chocolate and a peanut butter cup.
    Recipe
    Witch's Finger Pretzels on black tray
    Witch Finger Pretzel Rods
    Talk about spooky! These edible witch fingers are super convincing! If they're not too creepy for your kids, have them help dip and assemble.
    Recipe
    fondant ghosts with chocolate eyes on top of cupcakes
    Floating Ghost Cupcakes
    These spooky sweets will definitely stand out from the crowd! They look fantastic with so little effort you don't have to worry about getting the little minions involved.
    Recipe
    Ice
    Spooky Gummy Worm Ice Cubes
    What's spookier than finding a worm in your punch? Dye your water any creepy color you like and have the munchkins help arrange the worms! Then freeze and toss them in your punch bowl to give your guests a little surprise.
    Recipe
    Witches Broom
    These will fly right off your table! Just spear a peanut butter cup with a stick pretzel and garnish with a piece of Twizzler.
    Recipe
    Easy Chocolate Halloween Lollipops
    Here's your kids' chance to really get creative this Halloween! After spooning out your lollipops, let them go crazy with the decorations.
    Recipe

    Halloween treats and crafts for kids

    And if you need some additional decor this Halloween check out these fun crafts!

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    1. Lori Geurin says

      October 20, 2017 at 5:37 pm

      These are some super fun and delicious-looking treats I'm sure my kids would enjoy making this holiday season. I especially love the eyeball cupcakes and the Rice Krispie treat monsters!

      Reply
      • Tara says

        January 04, 2018 at 5:43 pm

        Aren't they fun! Thanks!

        Reply
    2. Kansas Bonanno says

      October 20, 2017 at 6:52 pm

      Oh my goodness these are so cute, I can't wait to try them with my three little ones!

      Reply
      • Tara says

        January 04, 2018 at 5:43 pm

        I hope it's a blast. Love this holiday!

        Reply
    3. Erica says

      October 20, 2017 at 7:43 pm

      Oh my gosh...I'm totally flipping out over some of these. I love how simple a lot of these are and yet they're all so cute. Because I'll totally get overwhelmed if it isn't simple. And mmmmm....left over candy brownies. I totally want to make a batch of these right now!

      Reply
      • Tara says

        January 04, 2018 at 5:44 pm

        For sure! And using leftover candy is the best!

        Reply
    4. Karen Morse says

      October 20, 2017 at 8:38 pm

      I love the ideas! They're all so adorable and I'm pretty sure they're going to be a huge hit with the kids this season! They're not so difficult to make either.

      Reply
      • Tara says

        January 04, 2018 at 5:44 pm

        Super easy for sure!!

        Reply
    5. Jessica Joachim says

      October 20, 2017 at 9:45 pm

      These are all so cute! My daughter loves to cook with me, so we would have fun making these for some Halloween treats.

      Reply
      • Tara says

        January 04, 2018 at 5:44 pm

        It's the most fun season to bake with kids!

        Reply
    6. Jean says

      October 21, 2017 at 3:44 am

      Oh my word, I love all of these! It’s so easy just to pop to the shop to get a couple of bags of sweets, but it’s so much nicer to make things! It’s also a fun thing to do as a family 🙂

      Reply
      • Tara says

        January 04, 2018 at 5:45 pm

        I agree! kitchen time is great family time

        Reply
    7. Morgan Bourgeois says

      October 21, 2017 at 1:47 pm

      These are so awesome! I will have to use your ghost lollipop idea for my husbands care packages I have to make!

      Reply
      • Tara says

        January 04, 2018 at 5:46 pm

        Ah such a good idea!

        Reply
    8. Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh says

      October 21, 2017 at 4:37 pm

      These are all really cute ideas, and my daughter would love any number of them. They would be great for Halloween parties or just fun snacks.

      Reply
      • Tara says

        January 04, 2018 at 5:46 pm

        I agree Joanna! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    9. Christia Colquitt says

      October 21, 2017 at 6:27 pm

      These are doable and so adorable. Thank you for sharing such an amazing list of ideas!

      Reply
      • Tara says

        January 04, 2018 at 5:46 pm

        For sure. Such easy ideas!

        Reply
    10. Quirky Homemaker says

      October 21, 2017 at 11:06 pm

      Most of those do look really easy! Love the spider cookies and strawberry ghosts!

      Reply
    11. Katrina says

      October 22, 2017 at 7:33 am

      These all look so fun and super creative! Is it bad that I want to try them all myself
      and I don't have kids? Haha

      Reply
    12. Angela Tolsma says

      October 22, 2017 at 9:14 am

      I totally want to make the Spooky Cinnamon Sugar Bats! These are so cute and I totally wish I had a place to take these so I could make some!

      Reply
    13. Cindy Ingalls says

      October 22, 2017 at 7:30 pm

      You really can't go wrong with the classic lollipop ghost or the fun pretzel stick fingers. They are so fun to create with your kids.

      Reply
    14. AnnMarie John says

      October 22, 2017 at 8:20 pm

      I make sure that the kids help out in the kitchen and that they enjoy the experience as well. These sweets are something that they'll love for sure! I really appreciate the recipes.

      Reply
    15. Nailil says

      October 22, 2017 at 11:13 pm

      These are great ideas, I am saving a few that I think my daughter's classmates would enjoy.

      Reply
    16. Journa Ramirez says

      October 23, 2017 at 1:37 am

      I want to make spooky strawberries with my kids! Thanks for these ideas, my eldest daughter's birthday is on November 1. These ideas are so exciting!

      Reply
    17. Roxanne says

      October 23, 2017 at 11:14 am

      You're right my kid will love making these! I am in love with those little candy eye balls! Such a cute touch!

      Reply
    18. Rache says

      October 25, 2017 at 3:19 am

      Kids and adults would like making these. The ghosts are so adorable!

      Reply
      • Tara says

        January 04, 2018 at 5:51 pm

        For sure! Thanks!!

        Reply
    19. Brittany Smart says

      July 19, 2018 at 2:00 pm

      Gotta pin this for later! My nieces and nephews are going to love these!

      Reply
    20. Mia says

      January 01, 2021 at 8:57 pm

      Isn't Halloween the best!? These ideas are going to become our favorites. Well, my very favorites are the ghost cupcakes!

      Reply
    21. Megan Palmer says

      January 05, 2021 at 9:09 pm

      All these recipes are so fun! I can't wait to make those witch hats next halloween!

      Reply

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