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Halloween desserts are where creativity and sweetness collide and I can never get enough of them! Whether you’re hosting a spooky party, making classroom treats, or just looking for something fun to bake with the kiddos, these Halloween dessert ideas will not only be delicious and festive, but will totally impress too.
I’ve rounded up 13 of the cutest, creepiest, and most delicious Halloween treats you’ll ever see from monster cookies and Halloween cupcakes to graveyard dirt cake and mummy brownies. And because I couldn’t resist, I’m also sharing my personal Top 5 Halloween desserts that I make every single year!
Keep scrolling to see my favorites first, then browse through the rest of these ghoulishly good goodies for even more ideas. Whether you love “cute” spooky or full-on “creepy,” there’s something here for everyone!
My Top 5 Halloween Desserts
Peanut Butter Spider Cookies – Creepy, cute, and chocolatey! These are always the first to disappear from the dessert table.
Why you’ll love them > Easy, cute, festive and great for all PB + chocolate lovers.
Halloween Dirt Cake – Layers of white chocolate mousse, crushed Oreos, and gummy worms. Kids AND adults love this one!
Why you’ll love it > The mousse is incredible delicious and it’s a hit with kids and adults!
Gooey Monster Cookies – Fun, bright and festive cake mix cookies are all dressed up to look like monsters. Gooey monster cookies are great all year long!!
Why you’ll love them > Made with a cake mix box, they’re simple, spooky and kids go nuts over them!
Halloween Cupcakes – Adorable Halloween cupcakes are a spooky and delicious treat, perfect for parties or sweet Halloween night fun!
Why you’ll love them > They’re easy to make, have a delicious Oreo flavor and feed a crowd.
Strawberry Ghosts – Juicy and sweet strawberry ghosts are spooky and delicious!! Here is a simple and quick tutorial on how to make these Boo-tiful treats.
Why you’ll love them > They’re easier to make than you think, are delicious and great for any entertaining or parties.
Even More Spooky Halloween Treats
Can’t get enough Halloween treats? Here are 50 more creative ideas from the site that’ll make your dessert table scream with delight!
Cookies: Halloween Sugar Cookies, Pumpkin Oreos
Brownies & Trifles: Chocolate Spider Trifle, Halloween Ghost Brownies
Shakes & Snacks: Boo-Nilla Milkshake, Slime Popcorn, Halloween Snack Mix
For even more Halloween Desserts check out our collection of 50+ Halloween Desserts!
Whether you’re planning a classroom party, hosting a spooky movie night, or just looking for something festive to bake this October, this collection has you covered. From my family to yours.. happy haunting and happy baking!
