25 spooky cute Halloween desserts featuring adorable and edible ghosts, spiders, and more! These are perfect for your next Halloween party or trick-or-treat night.
25 Halloween Desserts
How do you celebrate Halloween? Around here, we skip the horror and such and instead go for all things spooky and sweet. Use this list of goodies for your next Halloween party, or spoil your trick or treaters with homemade treats–you’ll be the talk of the neighborhood if you do!
If you are in a pinch and need something festive fast, try my #1 pick, these witch cauldron brownie bites. They come together so quickly and easily, and have all the spooky-cute vibes you could ask for. Definitely make sure to grab those candy eyeballs if you can–they really make the look!
I’m so excited to be sharing these recipes with you, so let’s dive right in!
1. Witch Cauldron Brownie Bites
One of my favorite spooky-cute Halloween desserts, these brownie bites are inspired by a witch’s bubbling cauldron.
Fudgy brownies meet cream cheese (or vanilla) frosting in this adorably spooky Halloween dessert.
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2. Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Just like the kind you had as a kid, but better! You’ll love this homemade version.
Surprisingly easy to make, these are slice & bake style pumpkin sugar cookies.
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3. Spider Cookies
Marshmallow webs and candy spiders make these spooky spider cookies.
Made with peanut butter cookies, marshmallow, and peanut butter cup bodies, these are a tasty and adorable Halloween dessert!
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4. Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Seeds
One of my healthier Halloween desserts, these pumpkin seeds are repurposed into a sweet, high-fiber treat. Psst: I also have savory roasted pumpkin seeds.
Repurpose your pumpkin scraps into a sweet Halloween dessert! These are made on the stove in a pinch.
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5. Ghosts in the Graveyard Dessert Shooters
How cute are these? Whipped cream ghosts and cookie tombstones make up these adorable Halloween dessert cups.
Chocolatey, single-serving-sized, made-from-scratch chocolate cookie parfaits. These are a perfect Halloween dessert!
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6. Reese’s Stuffed Cookies
Repurpose your leftover candy into these incredible Reese’s stuffed cookies. These are always a huge hit!
They may look complicated, but these Reese’s stuffed cookies are actually quite simple to make. Just 30 minutes to chill!
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7. Dirt Cookies
Remember dirt pudding cups? These cookies are inspired by those creepy-cute childhood treats.
Topped with Oreo cookie crumbs and gummy worms, these cookies taste as incredible as they look! No chilling required.
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8. Caramel Apple Dip
Perfect for Halloween parties or seasonal snacking! Caramel apple dip tastes so much better when you make it from scratch.
100% from-scratch caramel apple dip made without any shortcuts (like condensed milk or brown sugar!). Thick and glossy results every time!
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9. Chocolate Covered Pretzels
Dip pretzels in chocolate for a salty sweet snack. Add Halloween sprinkles while the chocolate is still melty for festive flair!
You can make professional looking chocolate covered pretzels in your own kitchen. Feel free to your favorite toppings like sprinkles, crushed candies, or nuts!
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10. Peanut Butter Brownies
One of my all time favorite Halloween desserts, this blondie/brownie hybrid is festive and absolutely irresistible.
My peanut butter brownies swirl fudgy chocolate brownies with soft, chewy, peanut butter blondies. Don’t forget the colorful candy pieces!
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11. Pumpkin Lofthouse Cookies
Love Lofthose cookies? My homemade pumpkin version will have you skipping the store-bought version from now on.
Thick, super soft pumpkin cookies smeared with cream cheese frosting and topped with colorful sprinkles. These are a fall delight!
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12. Homemade Caramel Candy
Why buy candy when you can make your own? Treat your guests to this homemade caramel, and they’ll keep coming back for more!
Soft and chewy, yet sturdy, this is perfect caramel candy. I like to dunk mine in chocolate for an indulgent treat!
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13. Dirty Brownies
Dirty brownies are made with peanut butter cups and Oreos for the most divine brownie experience of your life!
Devilishly delicious, these dirty brownies are chock full of peanut butter cups and Oreo cookie pieces.
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14. Butterfinger Cookies
Another candy/cookie hybrid, these butterfinger cookies are made with crushed up crunchy candy pieces. Yum 😋
Loaded with crunchy butterfinger candy bits, these soft and chewy cookies are irresistible and so easy to make. No chilling required!
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15. Candied Pretzels
Buttery candied pretzels are similar to chocolate covered pretzels, but less fussy. I love roasting a batch of these while the kids are painting (they’re too young to carve) their pumpkins. Give them a try if you need a salty sweet snack among your Halloween desserts!
Snappy pretzels baked in butter and chocolate sugar then drizzled with melted chocolate. These candied pretzels are an irresistibly easy snack that can be ready in under 30 minutes!
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16. Monster Cookies
Monster cookies are giant cookies packed with all the fun add-ins. Feel free to add candy eyes to make yours even more monster-like (just gently nestle them on top of the cookies within a minute or so of them coming out of the oven)!
Thick, soft and chewy monster cookies are loaded with fun add-ins like peanut butter, chocolate candy, oats, and butterscotch chips! Just 30 minutes of chilling.
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17. Kettle Corn
Another salty sweet treat, kettle corn is always a hit. Package in individual bags for trick-or-treaters, or portion into cups for party guests.
Salty, sweet, and so easy to make! This homemade kettle corn takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish.
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18. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Once you try homemade, the pre-made version just won’t cut it anymore. They are surprisingly easy to make too!
These easy candy cups get their signature ridges from being molded in cupcake liners. Mine are made with a smooth and simple peanut butter filling (no graham cracker crumbs here!).
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19. Puppy Chow
Perfect for parties! This sweet treat is hard to stop eating once you start.
Puppy Chow (also known as Muddy Buddies) is a great last-minute snack that can be completely ready in under 10 minutes. Loaded with plenty of peanut butter and chocolate, this is a super crave-able snack for humans only!
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20. Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert Shooters
How cute are these mini pumpkin cheesecakes? They are perfect as Halloween desserts or harvest party treats.
The perfect size for kids, these mini pumpkin pie cheesecakes are a dreamy no-bake dessert made with real pumpkin. No gelatin or pudding mix here!
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21. Cosmic Brownies
These homemade cosmic brownies are out of this world delicious! I also have a recipe for cosmic cookies, if you prefer to make those.
My homemade, completely from-scratch cosmic brownie recipe tastes like the real thing, minus all the preservatives. These are quick and easy to make with no mixer and just 30 minutes of prep work!
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22. Pumpkin Cupcakes
Pumpkin cupcakes are a classic! Get creative with the decoration here–festive Halloween sprinkles are a must for Halloween desserts.
My soft, buttery pumpkin cupcakes are topped with an irresistible brown sugar cream cheese frosting. They come together without a mixer in under an hour for a fast and fun fall dessert!
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23. Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Swirled pumpkin cheesecake bars are so fun for Halloween parties. Feel free to make these on an Oreo crust for more of a Halloween color scheme.
Pumpkin cheesecake bars are the easier and less fussy version of pumpkin cheesecake. My recipe uses just 12 ingredients, comes together quickly, and is made WITHOUT a water bath!
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24. Pumpkin Fudge
Spoil your trick-or-treaters with a piece of pumpkin fudge! This recipe packs nicely in cellophane bags.
My easy, creamy pumpkin fudge can be made without a candy thermometer on the stovetop! It’s infused with fall spices and topped off with a pretty white chocolate drizzle.
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25. Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
Spice up brown butter rice krispie treats with the flavor of the season! Don’t forget the Halloween sprinkles.
Sweet pumpkin spice rice krispie treats made with the best spices of Fall, flavorful browned butter, and drizzled with white chocolate.  Don’t forget to top everything off with sprinkles!
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BONUS RECIPE: An All Hallow’s Eve Drink
Spike this fruity fall drink with bourbon and garnish with cinnamon sticks for a cozy experience! It makes a refreshing adults-only treat, especially after trick-or-treating 😉
Made with seasonal ingredients like cranberry juice and apple cider (plus a splash of bourbon!), this warm and cozy cocktail is perfect for Halloween.
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Would you like to see more Halloween desserts? I’d love to hear your ideas in the comments below. Reader requests are my favorite!
I’m wishing you a spook-tacular Halloween full of scary good treats 🎃
Enjoy!
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