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Becky Luigart-Stayner

62 Homemade Halloween Treats to Celebrate Spooky Season

Halloween is here! Scaring is caring, y'all.

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Halloween is almost here! The stores have put out their Halloween decor and all the good candy, and if you haven't done it already, it's time to get your costume together and plan what treats to make for your Halloween party.

And you can't have a Halloween party without some scary-delicious Halloween treats! Whether you're hosting a get-together for friends or a festive party for kids and families, you're going to want some of these fun treats on your Halloween menu.

From Halloween cupcakes and Halloween cookies to finger foods and salty-sweet snacks, these spooky treats will ensure everyone at your party has a frighteningly good time.

These recipes include everything from easy treats that you can whip up quickly to impressive desserts that'll surprise your guests! Set out a tray of these spooky-sweet treats and watch them vanish before your eyes!

More Scary Delicious Halloween Recipes:

1

Skeleton Thumbprint Cookies

halloween skeleton thumbprint cookies
Becky Luigart-Stayner

These jam-filled shortbreads will put spooky smiles on everyone's faces!

Get the recipe for Skeleton Thumbprint Cookies.

2

Monster Rice Krispies Treats

monster rice krispies treats
Becky Luigart-Stayner

These monstrously fun Halloween-themed treats might just be the best and easiest of all. Candy melts and googly eyes are all you need to gussy 'em up. But they're honestly so fun!

Get the recipe for Monster Rice Krispies Treats.

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3

Sandwich Cookie Spider Cupcakes

halloween sandwich cookie spider cupcakes
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Want to make a cute Halloween treat that doesn't require an advanced degree in crafting? These fun cupcakes are it! All you need is licorice rope, Oreos, and candy googly eyes, and you can perch the sweetest little cookie spider on top of a pillow of frosting.

Get the recipe for Sandwich Cookie Spider Cupcakes.

4

Ghost Pizza

halloween ghost pizza
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This five-minute upgrade transforms any pizza into a Halloween party food!

Get the recipe for Ghost Pizza.

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5

Jack-o’-Lantern Cake

jack o lantern cake
Becky Luigart-Stayner

The trick to making this super-fun fall holiday pumpkin-shaped cake? A Bundt pan or two! Flip a Bundt cake upside down and put another on top of it, and you're halfway to a perfect pumpkin.

Get the recipe for Jack-o’-Lantern Cake.

6

White Skull Snack Board

halloween skull candy snack board
Becky Luigart-Stayner

This fun Halloween snack board is just the thing for filling out the table at your next spooky party! Bonus: It looks even creepier slowly falling apart as guests eat! (Cue eerie music here.)

Get the recipe for White Skull Snack Board.

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7

Halloween Cake with Ghost Smears

halloween treats
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Everyone loves a fun, creepy Halloween cake, but you don't need to get fancy to make a ghostly good dessert! A few smears of frosting will do the trick (or treat)!

Get the recipe for Halloween Cake with Ghost Smears.

8

Graveyard Brownies

brownies decorated like graves for halloween with cookie tombstones, chocolate cookie crumble dirt
Ian Palmer

Does your Halloween party snack lineup look a little ghoulish? Do you need something spooktacular to help raise it from the dead? If the situation seems grave, let us help—with a graveyard full of brownies! These fun treats are sure to float off once your little ghouls and goblins get ahold of them.

Get the recipe for Graveyard Brownies.

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9

Halloween Candy Bark

halloween candy bark broken into pieces and arranged on a parchment lined tray
Ian Palmer

Candy bark is one of the easiest recipes there is—if you can melt chocolate, you can make it. And yet there's just something so fun about shards of chocolate covered in spooky candy. Feel free to use your favorites!

Get the recipe for Halloween Candy Bark.

10

Frankenstein Cupcakes

green frankenstein cupcakes on a wooden serving board
Ian Palmer

You don't have to stay up super late in your lab kitchen to concoct these cupcakes. Bake up a batch and let them loose on your Halloween party, whether at home or even at school. Then brace yourself—for screams of delight!

Get the recipe for Frankenstein Cupcakes.

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11

Meringue Ghost and Pumpkins

meringue ghost and pumpkin cookies on a wire rack
Ian Palmer

If you're dying to make a big batch of cookies for your Halloween party, but want something as easy as it is cute, these crunchy little meringues will scare you with how fun they are!

Get the recipe for Meringue Ghost and Pumpkins.

12

Halloween Voodoo Gingerbread Men

halloween voodoo gingerbread men on a parchment lined sheet tray
Ian Palmer

These fun holiday cookies will make your Halloween party complete! One of our favorite Halloween party treats, these easy cookies take a page from a classic holiday cookie, and dress it up for a truly spooky treat.

Get the recipe for Halloween Voodoo Gingerbread Men.

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13

Halloween Candy Corn Gelatin Cups

halloween candy corn gelatin cups with yellow and orange layers of jello and cool whip on top
Ian Palmer

Give the kids a Halloween treat that's frightfully fun! These easy treats are great for your Halloween party, or as an October after-school snack.

Get the recipe for Halloween Candy Corn Gelatin Cups.

14

Rosemary-Pumpkin Seed Brittle

rosemary pumpkin seed brittle broken into pieces on a baking sheet
Ren Fuller

This sweet treat is trickier than your standard kid-friendly fare. Roasted pepitas, herbs, a generous pinch of salt and a dash of pepper give it a spooky mix of flavors.

Get the recipe for Rosemary-Pumpkin Seed Brittle.

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15

Drippy Candle Cakes

drippy candle cakes
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Have your very own "Is it Cake?" moment with guests, when you reach over and start slicing up the centerpiece for dessert! These fun candle cakes use white chocolate drips and birthday candles to stunning effect.

Get the recipe for Drippy Candle Cakes..

16

Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies

mummy pumpkin hand pies with google eye sprinkles arranged on a gold oval serving plate
Ren Fuller

These easy to make hand pies make a spooky breakfast or after-school treat.

Get the recipe for Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies.

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17

Caramel Apples

caramel apples
Becky Stayner

It doesn't get easier (or more delicious!) than this. Simply follow the instructions on a bag of caramels, then roll in peanuts, if desired. Insert short fondue picks for less-mess eating. Or try one of our other caramel apple recipes!

Our Favorite Caramel Apple Recipes

18

Marshmallow Ghost Brownies

brownies with marshmallow ghosts piped on top
Brian Woodcock

They may be ghostly, but they're downright adorable too. These brownies might even elicit a few "awws" from your party guests! They're also the perfect treat to bring to school.

Get the recipe for Marshmallow Ghost Brownies.

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19

Spiced Pumpkin-Molasses Cake

spiced pumpkin molasses cake topped with a powdered sugar jackolantern face
Ren Fuller

This pumpkin cakes is delicious and moist—and we have a simple jack-o-lantern template to help you decorate it.

Get the recipe for Spiced Pumpkin-Molasses Cake.

20

Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze

pumpkin spiced buns with spiderweb glaze on individual plates with forks and cups of coffee
Ren Fuller

Make these pumpkin spice buns on the weekend, and you'll have an easy, delicious, and seasonal breakfast all week long.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze.

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