35 Halloween Desserts and Treat Ideas

Spooky and fun Halloween themed desserts that you, and the whole family will enjoy.

Forget the tricks, what we really want is treats. If you know me, you know I love a good themed dessert.

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays of the year because the sweet possibilities are endless!

I love making cute and delicious Halloween themed desserts and treats to make the season feel festive and fun.

Scary Halloween Desserts

Well, these desserts aren't really scary. You won't scream when you see them. But they are scary cute! Serve them at your Halloween party to give your guests a little fright.

Chocolate Skeleton Cookies

Dark as a spooky night, these cookies are made from a rich chocolate dough, with just a hint of cinnamon.

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Poison Apples - No Sugar, No Dairy, No Food Dye

Poison apples are a fun Halloween food to have at your party. This recipe doesn't contain any poison ingredients like harmful dyes!

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Witch's Brew Punch with Apple Heads

What’s the difference between apple cider and witch’s brew? Floating heads of course! This easy apple cider punch recipe is perfectly spooky and cute!

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Healthier Dirt Pudding Cups

Ultra rich healthier dirt pudding cups that make for the best healthy Halloween treat for kids! Better yet this recipe is naturally Paleo, vegan, and dairy-free!

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Halloween Chocolate Cherry Hand Pies

These Halloween Chocolate Cherry Hand Pies are an easy and frightfully fun treat to enjoy this October! With a chocolate pastry crust cut out in Jack-O-Lantern shapes and canned cherry pie filling, this dessert is the perfect combo of cute and spooky!

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Halloween Poison Candied Apples

These frightfully fun candy Poison Apples are a wicked way of treating friends and family this Halloween. Be careful, they're poisonous!

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Halloween Treat Ideas for Kids

Halloween is that time of year where you can eat all the candy with no regrets! Well, I take it a step further and believe that you can make allllll the Halloween desserts.

I do have one condition. They have to taste GOOD! So, even though these recipes are for kids, they're perfect for adults too!

Here are a few delicious and adorable Halloween themed desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Halloween Lollipops

Let the kids get involved in making the party favors or class treat! Packaged in cellophane with a tie and tag will make these the perfect giveaway.

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Halloween Spiderweb Caramel Apples

Halloween Spiderweb Caramel Apples are a classic fall treat, with chocolatey, sweet little crawlers. These apples just got spooky!

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Marshmallow Ghost Cookies

Homemade marshmallow is soft and easy to pipe into ghoulish ghosts!

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Halloween Chocolate Bark

This Halloween Chocolate Bark is the perfect easy dessert if you're running late for one of the kids' Halloween parties!

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Hotel Transylvania Party Treats

Do your kids love Hotel Transylvania? Here’s a fabulous idea for Hotel Transylvania Party Treats that your children will go nuts for!

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The Original DIY Pumpkin Patch Pudding Cups for Fall and Halloween

How cute are these Pumpkin Patch Pudding Dirt Cups? These are perfect for any pumpkin patch themed party.

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Quick and Easy Mummy Rice Krispie Treats

These fun and easy mummy rice Krispie treats are super cute and quick to make! These are the perfect last-minute Halloween treat.

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Halloween Rocky Road Slices - Halloween Desserts

These Halloween Rocky Road Slices are chock-full of crunchy, soft, chewy, gooey sweet goodies that make them the perfect cute Halloween treat for trick-or-treaters.

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Monster Eyeball Pretzels - Halloween Treat

Watch out cyclops! Monster Eyeball Pretzels are such a cute Halloween treat and easy Halloween food.

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Chocolate Cut Out Sugar Cookies

These easy Chocolate Cut Out Sugar Cookies hold their shape and have great chocolatey, buttery flavor. Perfect to decorate with the kids!

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Meringue Ghosts

Meringue Ghosts make the perfect easy and adorable Halloween Treat! They are nut-free for classroom Halloween parties and low calories for those watching their waistline!

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Halloween Spiderweb Cookies

Looking for something cute to make for Halloween that’s fun and festive but not a complete sugar bomb? SO cute!

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Chocolate Covered Rice Krispies Bat Treats

Homemade brown butter rice krispies dipped in dark chocolate make these bat treats the perfect Halloween themes dessert for your kids.

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Spider Crinkle Cookies

Um, excuse me waiter, but there’s a spider on my dessert. Wait, it's supposed to be there!

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Easy Halloween Dessert Ideas

Try some easy Halloween dessert ideas that make a big impact with little effort. Sometimes, you just don't have the time and energy to make something extravagant. And you totally don't have to!

Keep scrolling for fun and low effort Halloween dessert ideas.

Almond Joy In A Jar

If you like the classic candy bar, you'll go nuts for this creamy spoonable dessert.

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Monster Halloween Cookies

These addictive cookies are filled with bits of assorted candy bars (plus pretzels to add a salty crunch).

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Spooky Spiral Halloween Cookies

Spooky Spiral Halloween Cookies are the ultimate psychedelic treat! Their swirly design and sweet flavor are sure to wow everyone who tries them.

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Candy Corn Finger Jello Recipe

Candy corn finger jello is so cute and so festive! It's also super hands off and takes very little prep!

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Soft & Grainless Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies

These pumpkin spice latte cookies are free from the top 8 allergens, gluten-free, vegan, and paleo. You’ll be sure to get a dose of real pumpkin here!

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Halloween Candy Bark Recipe (Fun & Easy)

This easy Halloween Bark comes together in less than 15 minutes from start to finish & is sure to be a tasty treat!

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Mini Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffin Bites (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

Easy vegan allergy free mini muffin bites to get you in the Halloween season!

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Easy Halloween Donuts You Can Make Today

These orange frosted semi-homemade donuts are super cute, and super easy! Perfect to make with your kids!

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Halloween Sugar Cookie Pizza

Halloween Sugar Cookie Pizza is a fun and easy treat for your next Halloween gathering. Top with your favorite Halloween candy!

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Walnut White Chocolate Caramel Apple Recipe

Take your caramel apples to the next level with this Walnut White Chocolate Caramel Apple recipe! So delicious and gourmet!

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Easy Candy Corn Fudge

This easy candy corn fudge is so fun and festive. It will look amazing on your Halloween dessert table!

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M&M'S Cookies - Perfect for Halloween!

These double chocolate M&M cookies will make sure that your house is the neighborhood favorite! So delicious and easy!

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Gourmet Homemade Caramel Apples

Sweet, buttery caramel and tart Granny Smith apples are the perfect canvas for your favorite toppings!

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Easy Vegan Pumpkin Brownies

These vegan pumpkin brownies are decadent yet healthy for you at the same time. They are so easy to whip up when you're craving a yummy vegan treat!

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Candy Corn Jell-O Dessert Cups

These Candy Corn JELL-O Cups are a super festive Fall treat that everyone loves! They’re perfect for a Halloween party!

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And if you need some additional decor this Halloween check out these crafts!
Mozzarella Stick Mummy Bowls 
No-Carve Fall Pumpkins 
Ghost Crafts
Eyeball Cake For Halloween

Spooky & Fun Halloween Recipes

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