Whether you want something sweet after a night of trick-or-treating, need a special holiday bite, or hosting a Halloween bash, the perfect Halloween desserts are all about a little creativity. From mummified bananas and spooky brownies, to upgraded store-bought cupcakes and ghost-inspired cookies, we have the sweet recipes to make this the spookiest (and tastiest) Halloween yet.
Frozen Banana Halloween Mummies
This will quickly become a Halloween desserts yearly tradition, because we can’t get enough of these mummified treats. Frozen bananas get a Halloween twist with melted chocolate and spooky adorable candy eyes.
Get the recipe: Frozen Banana Halloween Mummies
Caramel Apple Bark
Inspired by classic caramel apples, this four-ingredient bark is a spooky crowd-pleaser. We love to set out the tray of these Halloween desserts during a party, but they’re also great to make with kiddos before they leave for trick-or-treating.
Get the recipe: Caramel Apple Bark
Spooky Brownies
Easy is an understatement when it comes to these cute Halloween ghost brownies. But don’t worry, they’re still scary good. Pre-made vanilla frosting gets smooth and pourable when you pop it in the microwave – perfect for coating these not-so-tricky treats!
Get the recipe: Spooky Brownies
Spiderweb Cookies
Dark chocolate covered cookies with creamy white spiderwebs will help you turn any October evening into fright night. These Halloween desserts are ideal for make-ahead because you can make them a night or two ahead of time. Oh, and don’t stress about the decorating. All you need is a plastic bag and a toothpick!
Get the recipe: Spiderweb Cookies
Halloween Candy Cookie Dough
This delicious sugar cookie base is essential for using up all of your leftover Halloween candies. Grab those chocolate bars, candy corn pieces, peanut butter cups, and more and add them to the dough. Then, save them in the freezer for a quick treat another day or bake them tonight for a special way to enjoy your trick-or-treat winnings.
Get the recipe: Halloween Candy Cookie Dough
Strawberry Mummies
Refrigerated pie crust, strawberry preserves, and some festive candy eyeballs make for a masterful Halloween dessert. The spooky hand pies are great for dessert, but also double as a tasty breakfast tomorrow.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Mummies
Brownie Bats
Upgrade a box of fudge brownie mix with some easy, festive ingredients. Raspberry jam, chocolate wafers, and slivered almonds transform the lunchbox staples into Halloween bats—an adorable treat for any Halloween event.
Get the recipe: Brownie Bats
Meringue Ghost Cookies
Meringue is light, crisp, and sweet – and when you add spooky eyes, it takes on a life of its own! These treats are simple and easy to make, and kids love their fun texture. Serve them as they are, or use them to top Halloween cupcakes.
Get the recipe: Meringue ‘Ghost’ Cookies
Chocolate Halloween Cupcakes
Speaking of Halloween cupcakes, take a package of bakery cupcakes and turn them into a spooky sensation. With the help of chocolate candies, decorating gel, marshmallows, and spider rings, these treats will be the highlight of your Halloween.
Get the recipe: Chocolate Halloween Cupcakes
Freaky Fingers
These creepy Halloween cookies are real nail-biters! Crunchy almonds make the details on these buttery finger cookies, and a drizzle of red gel adds the frightening finishing touch.
Get the recipe: Freaky Fingers
