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Look no further than this collection of fun and festive Halloween desserts for something perfectly sweet and spooky!
MOST POPULAR Halloween Desserts
Whether you’re throwing a party, or need a fun and festive treat for Halloween, we have all kinds of cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and more that are both delicious and ghoulish!
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Best Halloween Dessert Ideas
Halloween is such a fun theme – from the decorations to the desserts. With that in mind, I have listed some of our very favorite (and MOST POPULAR) Halloween treats.
From Halloween cakes topped with cookie tombstones to pumpkin spice dump cake, these recipes are fun and would make the perfect sweet treat to end your party.
Gooey Monster Cookie Recipe
Fun, bright and festive cake mix cookies are all dressed up to look like monsters. Gooey monster cookies are great all year long!!
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Chocolate Oreo Spider Cake Recipe
Chocolate Oreo Spider Cake topped with cinnamon eyes is creepy crawly and delicious, perfectly festive for all things Halloween!
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Halloween Dirt Cake Recipe
White chocolate pudding and Oreo Graveyard dirt cake is EASY, festive and perfect for Halloween! It can be on the table in 10 minutes!!
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Pumpkin Cupcakes
Spiced pumpkin cupcakes are so soft, moist, and flavorful. They pair perfectly with delicious homemade cinnamon cream cheese frosting!
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Strawberry Ghosts Recipe
Juicy and sweet strawberry ghosts are spooky and delicious!! Here is a simple and quick tutorial on how to make these Boo-tiful treats.
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Halloween Brownies Recipe
These simple Halloween brownies are rich and chocolatey with the perfect touch of "boo" for the spooky season!
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Pumpkin Dump Cake
This simple spiced pumpkin dump cake preps in minutes for a perfectly delicious shareable dessert all fall long!
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Halloween Cookies Recipe
Ghoulishly delightful Halloween cookies are delicious with just the right amount of spooky. They're easy to make and easy to decorate!
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Caramel Apples
Simple caramel apples take a humble fruit and give it a sophisticated upgrade for a delightfully decadent and festive treat.
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Pumpkin Magic Cake
Pumpkin and yellow cake are topped with white chocolate pumpkin spice frosting in this seasonally scrumptious pumpkin magic cake!
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Easy Halloween Desserts
These sweets will be a HUGE hit at any Halloween party and the best part is they’re super easy to make!
With candies, eyeballs, sprinkles, chocolate chips, Halloween-themed ingredients, and more – these treats are perfectly festive for your October gathering.
Monster Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Fun and festive Halloween rice krispie treats are perfect for party treats and favors. They're beyond simple to make, and the kids can help!
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Spider Pie recipe
Mini chocolate pudding pie spiders are fun, festive, and CRAZY easy to make. The kids will love helping out!!
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Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Chewy candy corn rice krispie treats are perfect for fall! With just orange food coloring and candy melts create cute masterpieces!
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Mummy Cookies Recipe
Not so creepy Mummy Cookies are a simple, delicious and cute treat idea for Halloween!
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Skeleton Pudding Cups Recipe
Chocolatey Skeleton pudding cups are SO simple and tasty. They take minutes to make and are perfect for any Halloween party!!
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Halloween Puppy Chow Recipe
Yummy black and white Halloween Puppy Chow is chocolatey and crunchy with pops of peanut butter & chewy candy corn that everyone will love!!
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Halloween Snack Mix
Sweet and salty Halloween snack mix is festive and fun for a delicious fall treat that's perfect for sharing!
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Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Frankenstein Rice Krispies Treats are fun, festive and adorable treats. They are perfect for Halloween parties and a hit with the kids!
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Pumpkin Pie Dip Recipe
Delicious and creamy Pumpkin Gingersnap Dip recipe. A rich and smooth dip for cookies! Ingredients include cream cheese, solid-pack pumpkin, cinnamon, and marshmallow fluff.
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Halloween Pretzels Recipe
Sweet and salty Halloween Pretzels whip up in minutes and are completely customizable for all of your haunting needs this spooky season!
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Halloween Candy Charcuterie Board Recipe
This customizable Halloween Candy Charcuterie Board is perfect for this spooky season. It includes bonus recipes for the included treats!
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Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
This moist pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting is filled with brown sugar, spices, & all your favorite fall flavors.
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Nutter Butter Ghosts Recipe
Spooky and sweet Nutter Butter Ghosts are quick, easy, and Halloween party perfect – a boo-tiful addition to any bewitching spread!
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Apple Monster Teeth Recipe
Apple Monster Teeth are a healthy and spooky snack, perfect for your Halloween spread. They are fun for the whole family!
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Pumpkin Brownie Recipe
These are the yummiest chocolate pumpkin brownies you will ever taste! They are sure to satisfy anyone's pumpkin addiction.
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Pumpkin Bars
Fall flavors explode in these moist pumpkin bars, boasting a decadent swirl of cinnamon cream cheese frosting!
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Pumpkin Crunch Cake
With smooth pumpkin flavors, crunchy pecans, and a dollop of whipped cream, this pumpkin crunch cake is a must-make during the fall season.
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Pumpkin Cobbler
Warm and comforting pumpkin cobbler has all of the flavors of pumpkin pie but in an easy-to-make baked dessert!
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are soft and fluffy. Filled with pumpkin flavor, and chocolate chips, these cookies are a fall favorite!
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Homemade Pumpkin Pie
Homemade pumpkin pie is a best-loved recipe, and a must during the holidays delivering a perfectly spiced pumpkin filling and flaky crust!
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Candy Corn and Peanuts Recipe
Candy Corn and Peanuts is a delicious fall mix perfect for snacking! It tastes like a delicious Payday Candy Bar!
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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Individual No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecakes are easy and perfect for the holidays!! Crushed gingersnaps fill the bottom of each jar, layered with a mixed pumpkin puree, and topped with Whipped Cream and caramel!
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Pumpkin Milkshake Recipe
A copycat version of the delicious Pumpkin Pie Milkshake found at Aunty Gravity's at Magic Kingdom. This delicious shake will sure bring magic into your home and is a delicious fall treat to make!
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Popcorn Balls Recipe
Easy popcorn balls are so sticky and tasty, everyone will love them. They're perfect for any party, holiday, or get-together!!
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Slime Popcorn Recipe
Sweet and spooky slime popcorn has that wow factor with all of the yum too. It's filled with caramel marshmallow flavor!
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More Halloween Dessert Recipes
My kids love these ghoulish delights and we know yours will too!
Most desserts can be made early, even up to a few days early which makes things easier for party planning.
Chocolate Spider Trifle
Oreo & pudding filled Chocolate Spider Trifle is creamy and spooky. It is a perfect show-stopper for Halloween!
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Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
Spiced pumpkin snickerdoodles are studded with white chocolate chips for an irresistible pumpkin twist on a classic!
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Halloween Trifle Recipe
This spooky trifle has layers of chocolate cake, crushed cookies, green mousse and cream and gummy bugs – perfect for Halloween!
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Monster Cookie Recipe
Bake up a batch of these monster cookies for any occasion. They are chewy, crunchy, and hard to eat just one!
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Halloween Cookie Cake Recipe
Simply delicious Halloween Cookie Cake is quick & easy. Top with your fav candy for a perfect Halloween treat!
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Gummy Worm Jello Cups Recipe
FUN and festive gummy worm Jello cups are a creepy, creative and yummy treat perfect for Halloween. SO easy and kids love them!!
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Black Candy Apples Recipe
Dark coated Blackout Candy Apples are the perfect fall and Halloween treat. They come together in only 15 minutes!!
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Candy Bar Trifle Recipe
Use up that leftover Halloween candy in a delicious Candy Bar Trifle layered with brownie chunks, chocolate pudding and candy.
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Halloween Oreo Cookies
These cute and festive Candy Coated Halloween Pumpkin Oreos are a great treat for all Halloween parties and get-togethers.
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Halloween Sugar Cookie Recipe
Halloween sugar cookies are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. These cute pumpkins are perfect for parties and fall festivals!!
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Melted Witch Bark Recipe
Simple sweet Melted Witch Bark is SO cute and festive. It's perfect for a party activity and tastes yummy!
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Boo-nilla Ghost Milkshakes Recipe
Boo-nilla Ghost Milkshakes are delicious vanilla treats turned into adorable ghosts that are perfect for Halloween!
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Monster Suckers Recipe
These cute green monster suckers taste like apple and look simply ghoulish! They are easy to make and are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Oogie Boogie Sundae Recipe
A delicious and simple copycat recipe from Walt Disney World – the Oogie Boogie Sundae has layers of crushed cookies, Mint ice cream and gummy worms and topped with green whipped cream.
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Witch Hat Cookies Recipe
Easy Witch Hat Cookies are a perfectly spooky Halloween treat. Kids will love making and eating these cute creations!
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Candy Cookies
Candy cookies pack a flavor punch by transforming your leftover candy into one simple, chewy and delicious treat.
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Oogie Boogie Popcorn Recipe
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Halloween Sugar Cookie Cake Recipe
Simply spooky Halloween Sugar Cookie Cake with homemade cream cheese frosting, M&M's and sprinkles is the perfect Halloween dessert!
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FAQS
How Can I Turn a Regular Dessert Into a Halloween One?
- Colors. Black, brown, orange, purple, bright green, and pink are all great Halloween choices.
- Embellishments. Add Halloween sprinkles and festive candies (for added fun and flavor). Halloween toppers, like plastic spiders, are also great additions. Top any treat with candy eyeballs, or your favorite Halloween candy like gummy worms, for an instant transformation.
- Serving trays. Use spooky and fun Halloween-themed serving trays to enhance the overall feel. Decorate the serving table with Jack-o-lanterns, ghouls, goblins, or spooky skeletons for pops of Halloween fun!
How Many Desserts Should I Prepare?
- No matter how many options are available, plan for party guests to have 2 total servings of dessert.
Make Ahead of Time?
- Most of these treats can be made at least a day ahead of time, while others can be made even further in advance. See the individual posts for storage info.
For More Halloween Desserts:
Gooey Monster Cookies
20 mins
Chocolate Oreo Spider Cake
40 mins
Halloween Dirt Cake
3 hrs 10 mins
Pumpkin Cupcakes
27 mins
There are so many awesome ideas on this list. We have made the Pumpkin Cupcakes, the candy corn Rice Krispies and the apple monster snacks…. all have been a hit! I’m going to try the Gooey Monster Cookies and those Halloween pretzels this season too. Can’t wait!