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Top 50 Halloween Desserts

These Halloween desserts are the best way to get both adults and kids into the spooky spirit! These cute and creepy desserts are festive, colorful and range from gourmet to healthy.

I love Halloween recipes! From easy Halloween recipes for everyone to Halloween cookie recipes or healthy Halloween snack ideas, they are frightfully fun!

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Best Halloween Desserts

Halloween is my favorite time of year! I love the cool weather, fall decor, costumes and not to mention desserts! Halloween desserts are so fun to decorate and bring to parties. Everyone always loves them!

As the summer begins to wrap up and the cooler fall air comes to town, I begin to get excited for Halloween. I love all the changing leaves, the fun family events like pumpkin carving, hayrides, and of course ALL THE FOOD…especially dessert!

Getting into the Halloween Spirit

These Halloween dessert recipes are broken up into different categories so you can choose the perfect one for your festivities. For instance, little ones will love decorating Halloween sugar cookies while older kids (or adults) may prefer making mummy hot dogs.

These Halloween dessert ideas will have you in a spooky mood this season, but there are also plenty of fall-appropriate desserts here as well. Who knew a pumpkin cookie could be so versatile?

You’ll be amazed to see the range of creativity within all of these easy desserts–just look at the Halloween gingerbread houses. There truly is something for everyone here! Pull out your cauldron—er, mixing bowl—and get to baking!

Halloween Desserts for Kids

These Halloween desserts for kids strike the perfect balance of slightly spooky but most silly. Every one of these cute Halloween desserts is 100% kid-approved.

Spider cookies together.
  • Spider Cookies. Made with only 6 ingredients, these creepy-crawly cookies are sure to make any kid scream … with joy.
  • Halloween Sugar Cookies. Using the classic soft sugar cookie recipe, these cookies can take any shape and capture the Halloween spirit perfectly.
  • Pumpkin Cut-Out Cookies. Use pumpkin cutters and orange frosting to make these seasonally themed cookies!
  • Monster Cookies. The name alone is enough to make these cookies, but add peanut butter, oats and double the chocolate and you have the ideal treat.
  • Halloween Gingerbread House. Get creative with graham crackers and create a haunted house spooky enough to eat.
  • Disney Caramel Apples. What goes better with Halloween than caramel apples? How about ones shaped like an iconic character?
  • Caramel Popcorn Balls. Make these nostalgic Halloween treats in just 15 minutes in the microwave.
  • Halloween Rice Krispie Treats. The cutest monsters, mummies and pumpkins transform classic rice krispie treat balls into the a festive dessert the kids will love to help make!
  • Ghost Meringues. These are boorific! They are sweet and melt in your mouth!
  • Candy Corn and White Chocolate Soft Batch Cookies. Festive and delicious for the kids! Soft cookies stuffed with candy corn and white chocolate chips.
  • Halloween Bark. Spooky and cute, this is made with melted chocolate decorated with googly eyes, crushed cookies and festive Halloween sprinkles.
  • Chocolate Ghost Trifles. All you need is chocolate sheet cake, whipped cream and googly eyes!
  • Witch Hat Cookies. Made with only 4 ingredients, these cookies are so fun to make at any Halloween party!
  • Halloween Chex Mix. A monster munch of silly spooky fun! White chocolate coated Chex with both pretzels and seasonal candy makes this snack a favorite.
  • Halloween Cake Pops. Cute and festive cake balls on a stick are party perfect!

Scary Halloween Desserts

These scary Halloween desserts get creative with all kinds of elements to create spooky desserts that’ll send a shiver down your spine.

Mummy Oreo balls in bowl.

Healthier Halloween Desserts

Bringing one of these healthy and easy Halloween desserts will be more than welcome at your next gathering.

plate of veggies and dip in the shape of a pumpkin

Halloween Party Desserts

If I had to choose my favorite part of Halloween, it’d be a hard choice between Trick-Or-Treating with the kids or attending all the fun parties! We usually have several to go to each season, so I always keep this list of easy Halloween desserts for parties at hand.

spider deviled egg on white plate
  • Halloween Deviled Eggs. I love to make deviled eggs year-round, and Halloween is no exception. You just need an olive to turn an ordinary egg into a spider.
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip. This easy, no-bake dip can be served as an appetizer or dessert and is a monster hit at any party.
  • 3-Ingredient Halloween Punch. This fizzy and brightly colored punch practically screams Halloween party.
  • Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pumpkins. Make everyday pretzels into an addictive treat. Great recipe to do with the kids.
  • Halloween Candy Popcorn. Packed with white chocolate and candy, this popcorn is a sweet and salty snack that is sure to disappear.
  • Halloween Dirt Cake. Turn classic Oreo dirt cake into a graveyard with some cookies and pumpkin candy, easy and irresistible!
  • Halloween Walnuts. Place a bowl of these monster and pumpkin walnut snacks out at your party and watch them do a disappearing act!
  • Halloween Puking Pumpkin. Not really a party dessert, but no party is complete without the chips and guacamole, Halloween style!
  • Halloween Dessert Board. The eye catching feature of this board is a Jack Skellington that will transport you to Halloween town!
  • Halloween Dessert Pudding Cups. Made in individual cups, these ‘Ghosts in the Graveyards’ are an easy make ahead dessert for Halloween parties!
  • Halloween Marshmallow Pops. Giant marshmallows dipped into melted candy melts and decorated with sprinkles! Insert a stick and it’s the perfect easy party Halloween dessert!

Halloween Desserts for Adults

If you are heading to a party with some grown-up friends this season, make sure to choose one of these Halloween dessert ideas to wow the crowd.

Chocolate cookies with orange chocolate candies.
  • Triple Chocolate Chip Cookies. These could also be called death by chocolate, thanks to the decadent richness of semi-sweet chips, chocolate chunks and cocoa powder. 
  • Pumpkin Bundt Cake. Pumpkin and cream cheese frosting come together to create a scary good time.
  • Pumpkin Whoopie Pies. A dessert than can be eaten on the go and has maple cream cheese frosting. Need I say more?
  • The Best Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies. This is one recipe everyone will scream about and will be begging for a copy.
  • Pumpkin Blondies. I love a good bar, especially for a party. This one combines pumpkin and chocolate to create a sweet treat without any tricks.
  • Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll. This swirling masterpiece of pumpkin cake and cream cheese frosting is sure to make any jaw drop.
  • Bloody Red Velvet Cake. Layers of moist red velvet cake topped with cream cheese frosting and a blood red ganache! Knife on top optional!

I hope you have enjoyed my favorite picks for Halloween desserts. Which one of these will you make first this season?

Chocolate covered pumpkin pretzels.

Full List of Best Halloween Desserts

spider cookie on parchment paper
Spider Cookies
These peanut butter spider cookies are the perfect Halloween cookie! Made with peanut butter cookies, a REESE'S peanut butter cup, candy eyes and a drizzle of chocolate.
Total Time: 19 minutes
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halloween sugar cookies on white plate
Halloween Sugar Cookies
Halloween sugar cookies are a fun take on my classic soft sugar cookies. A simple recipe with frosting instructions is Halloween fun for the whole family!
Total Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
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monster cookies
Monster Cookies
These monster cookies are thick, soft and chewy loaded with oats, peanut butter, M&Ms and chocolate chips. They are a family favorite and you don't have to chill the cookie dough!
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Halloween cake pops.
Halloween Cake Pops
Easy Halloween cake pops dipped in melted chocolate and decorated as pumpkins, mummies and festive sprinkles!
Total Time: 1 hour
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Pumpkin cut-out cookies.
Pumpkin Cut-Out Cookies
These pumpkin cut-out cookies are a fall twist on a classic sugar cookie! Use pumpkin cookie cutters to cut the soft sugar cookies into shapes then decorate with icing.
Total Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
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Halloween gingerbread house on plate
Halloween Gingerbread House
Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with this super adorable Halloween gingerbread house! It's completely edible and easy to make as haunted or silly as you want using candy decorations and icing.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Disney apple pie apple homemade
Disney Apple Pie Caramel Apples Recipe
Decorated caramel apples just like the ones at Disneyland! Learn how to make two adorable versions of copycat Disney caramel apples that your kids will love!
Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
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popcorn balls
Caramel Popcorn Balls
These caramel popcorn balls are made in the microwave in just 15 minutes! Covered in sweet, gooey caramel and perfectly chewy and crunchy.
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Mummy Halloween brownies.
Halloween Brownies
These Halloween brownies are a fun and spooky dessert treat perfect for a Halloween party. Fudgy chocolate brownies decorated as ghosts, spider webs or mummy brownies!
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
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Halloween rice krispie treats on counter.
Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
These Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are fun and easy crispy treats for any Halloween party! Have the kids help make this cereal treat into monsters, mummies, and pumpkins.
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Ghost Meringues
Ghost Meringues
An easy Halloween dessert idea!
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Candy Corn and White Chocolate Softbatch Cookies
Candy Corn and White Chocolate Softbatch Cookies
White Chocolate Candy Corn Cookies — These Halloween cookies are PACKED with candy corn and white chocolate chips. They’re easy to make and are
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Halloween Bark - Fun Halloween Food
Halloween Bark – Fun Halloween Food
The season of treats are upon us! This fun Halloween Bark is a fun food and is such a great recipe for the kids to help out with.
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Witch hat cookies on a plate.
Witch Hat Cookies
These witch hat cookies are easy to assemble and adorable to make with kids for your next Halloween party! All you need is 4 simple ingredients.
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Easy Chocolate Ghost Trifles
Easy Chocolate Ghost Trifles
Ghost trifles are such an easy Halloween dessert to make with your family! Layers of whipped cream and chocolate cake make this treat a hit!
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pumpkin oreo ball
Halloween Oreo Balls
Celebrate the season with these fun Halloween Oreo balls made into pumpkins, spiders, mummies, ghosts or sprinkles. An easy no-bake dessert idea with only 3 ingredients!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Strawberry ghosts on a plate.
Strawberry Ghosts
These strawberry ghosts are a boo-tiful Halloween treat! An easy treat made with white chocolate strawberries decorated with chocolate eyes for a ghostly spooky appearance.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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mummy hot dogs on white plate
Mummy Dogs
These mummy hot dogs are a kid-friendly Halloween appetizer that are cute and fun. Easy to make with buttery crescent roll dough then served with spooky spider web sauce!
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Chocolate Pudding Pie Spiders
Chocolate Pudding Pie Spiders
Mini chocolate pudding pie spiders are fun, festive, and CRAZY easy to make. The kids will love helping out!!
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Halloween Pie | Cherry Balsamic Pie
Halloween Pie | Cherry Balsamic Pie
This Jack Skellington Pie is a fun and spooky way to serve up a Halloween desert, with a free printable and a delicious cherry balsamic pie.
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Rice Krispies Treat Marshmallow Brains
These rice krispie marshmallow brains are a great no bake halloween treat. They are just perfect for kids! A great mix of gross and scary fun.
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Halloween Brownie Graveyard - Culinary Ginger
Halloween Brownie Graveyard – Culinary Ginger
This Halloween brownie graveyard is a great conversation dessert or centerpiece for your Halloween hauntings and fun to make with the kids.
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Easy Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies
Easy Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies
These cute Halloween cookies are called Nutter Butter ghosts. They’re the easiest no bake Halloween cookies requiring just 3 ingredients!
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plate of veggies and dip in the shape of a pumpkin
Halloween Veggie Tray
This Halloween veggie tray is an easy, healthy and kid-friendly way to celebrate the fall season. Made with baby carrots, sliced cucumber, celery, black olives and your favorite dip!
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Apple dip on counter.
Toffee Apple Dip
This toffee apple dip is easy to make with cream cheese, brown sugar and Heath toffee bits. An irresistible sweet treat to pair with apples and serve at parties all fall season long!
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Pumpkin muffins made with a cake mix in muffin pan.
Pumpkin Muffins with a Cake Mix
These pumpkin muffins with a cake mix make the perfect fall treat. This recipe is made with only 3 ingredients and so easy to make!  
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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roasted pumpkin seeds
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
These roasted pumpkin seeds are the perfect crunchy snack to make after carving your Halloween pumpkin. It's easy to make this pumpkin seed recipe with tasty results!
Total Time: 1 hour
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orange pretzel parfait in a small plastic cup
No-Bake Mandarin Orange Pretzel Parfait
This mandarin orange pretzel parfait is my new favorite no-bake dessert! They have the perfect combination of sweet and salty with a cheesecake filling in the middle. It doesn't get better than that.
Total Time: 50 minutes
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spider deviled egg on white plate
Halloween Deviled Eggs
These Halloween deviled eggs add a spooky twist to a classic appetizer making them perfect for any Halloween party. No tricks with this simple recipe, just an extra cute treat!
Total Time: 25 minutes
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bowl of pumpkin cheesecake dip with caramel drizzled on top
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
Creamy pumpkin cheesecake dip that whips up easily in 5 minutes! The perfect no-bake appetizer or dessert for any fall party!
Total Time: 35 minutes
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Halloween punch with eyeballs in pitcher
Halloween Punch
If you’re planning a spooky party, this 3-ingredient Halloween punch with orange sherbet is a must! Scoops of sherbet float on this fizzy punch and the vivid orange color are just perfect for the trick-or-treating season!
Total Time: 5 minutes
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chocolate covered pretzel pumpkins on table
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Pumpkins
 a quick, easy, and delicious fall snack! Three ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need to make these adorable pretzel pumpkins!
Total Time: 10 minutes
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halloween popcorn on parchment paper
Halloween Popcorn
Sweet and salty Halloween popcorn is a quick and easy snack mix to make with popcorn covered in white chocolate then tossed with M&Ms and leftover Halloween candy!
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Halloween dirt cake in a glass dish with pumpkins on top.
Halloween Dirt Cake
This Halloween dirt cake is decorated with crushed Oreos, tombstone cookies and pumpkin candies to create a graveyard topping. Fun and festive for any Halloween party!
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
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stack of triple chocolate chip cookies
Triple Chocolate Cookie Recipe
Soft and chewy triple chocolate chip cookies made with semi-sweet chips, chocolate chunks and cocoa powder.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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piece of pumpkin bundt cake on a white plate with a fork
Pumpkin Bundt Cake
Soft and moist pumpkin bundt cake with warm pumpkin pie spice flavor and topped with a cream cheese frosting. A classic crowd-pleasing dessert for fall!
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
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Pumpkin whoopie pies on a cooling rack.
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
These pumpkin whoopie pies are made with soft pumpkin cookies sandwiched between a filling of maple cream cheese frosting. The ultimate fall treat full of pumpkin flavor!
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
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pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are the best pumpkin chocolate chip cookies! Soft and chewy with pumpkin spice flavor and chocolate chips, they are a favorite cozy fall cookie recipe.
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Pumpkin Blondies
These pumpkin blondies are everything I love about fall. They are thick, chewy, and soft all at the same time and have the perfect hint of pumpkin spice and chocolate in every bite!
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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easy pumpkin roll recipe
Pumpkin Roll Recipe
This pumpkin roll recipe is a classic at Thanksgiving with a cream cheese filling and pumpkin sponge cake. It's an impressive homemade dessert yet so easy to make!
Total Time: 40 minutes
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