14 Spooky Halloween Dessert Recipes
Looking for some spooky treats to whip up this Halloween? These fun and easy desserts will give your party table a frightful edge. From creepy cupcakes to ghastly popcorn balls, there’s something for every ghoul and goblin. Get ready to make these not-too-scary Halloween desserts that are as fun to look at as they are to eat!
Spooky Ghost Punch
This bright orange punch is topped with an adorable whipped cream ghost, making it a cute but not-too-scary treat for your Halloween party. It’s quick and easy to whip up, and perfect for guests of all ages. Serve this punch for a fun drink everyone will love.
Get the recipe: Spooky ghost punch
Graveyard Frosting Board
This graveyard frosting board is a deliciously creepy dessert. Made with cookie crumbs for dirt and gummy worms crawling through the frosting, it’s sure to bring an eerie vibe to your Halloween dessert table. This is a fun and interactive treat for guests to dip and enjoy.
Get the recipe: Graveyard frosting board
Creepy Clown Cupcakes
These creepy clown cupcakes, inspired by Pennywise from the IT movie, feature an eerie arm holding a red balloon, just like in the film. They’re the perfect creeptastic treat for a Halloween party, with a subtle but chilling nod to the infamous horror character.
Get the recipe: Creepy clown cupcakes
Red Velvet Vampire Trifle
This blood-red dessert is as delicious as it is eerie. Layers of rich red velvet cake and creamy pudding make this trifle a hauntingly good treat. Topped with bones and a red drizzle, it’s sure to be the centerpiece of your Halloween spread.
Get the recipe: Vampire red velvet trifle
Skull Frosting Board
This buttercream board is shaped like a skull, making it a spooky addition to your Halloween dessert table. Think of it as a frosting charcuterie board, perfect for dipping cookies, fruit, or even pretzels. It’s a creative and fun way to serve up sweet treats for your Halloween party.
Get the recipe: Skull frosting board
Green Halloween Punch
This eerie green punch is the perfect drink for an out-of-this-world Halloween party. With a slimy, alien-like texture from added gelatin, it’s both unearthly and fun. Easy to make and sure to stand out, this punch is a must for any creepy celebration.
Get the recipe: Green Halloween punch
Ghost Pop Tarts
These homemade pop tarts are filled with creamy Nutella and baked to perfection, then drizzled with glaze for a ghostly finish. They’re a flavorful treat that’s sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering. Not a Nutella fan? Swap it out for jelly or jam to make these adorable ghost treats your own.
Get the recipe: Ghost pop tarts
Chocolate Popcorn Balls
These classic popcorn balls are dipped in chocolate and decorated with candy eyes, making them a fun and spooktacular treat for Halloween. They’re so delicious, your guests will be grabbing them in no time. Perfect for a party, these popcorn balls will disappear fast!
Get the recipe: Chocolate popcorn balls
Pumpkin Brownies
These fudgy dark chocolate brownies are swirled with creamy pumpkin, creating a frighteningly good flavor combination. Add colorful sprinkles or cut them into fun Halloween shapes for the perfect party treat. Great for a mysterious dessert table!
Get the recipe: Pumpkin brownies
Dessert Pizza
This chocolate-based pizza is the ultimate way to use up your leftover Halloween candy. Top it with gummy worms, M&Ms, candy corn, or whatever sweets you have on hand for a colorful and eye-catching treat. Slice it up and share for a fun dessert everyone will love.
Get the recipe: Dessert pizza
Black Coconut Macaroons
These deep, dark macaroons may look creepy and sinister, but they’re packed with delicious coconut and dark chocolate flavor. You’ll want to sink your teeth into these creepy yet tasty cookies. A perfect treat for your Halloween dessert line-up.
Get the recipe: Black coconut macaroons
Vampire Fang Cookies
These easy no-bake cookies are so irresistible that everyone will want a bite. Just grab a dozen store-bought cookies, break them in half, and use frosting, marshmallows, and a little creativity to make a fun Halloween treat. Perfect for a last-minute party snack!
Get the recipe: Vampire fang cookies
Dark Chocolate Fudge
This dark chocolate fudge is so delicious, it’s almost sinister. Decorated with candy eyes and blood-red candy melt, it’s the perfect mix of sweet and scary for Halloween. A gory yet tasty treat to satisfy your sweet tooth on the scariest night of the year.
Get the recipe: Dark chocolate fudge
Halloween Ice Cream Cups
These spooky ice cream cups are a fun treat to share after a long night of trick-or-treating or to cool down from an unusually warm October evening. They’re easy to make and so sweet, it’s almost scary!
Get the recipe: Halloween ice cream cups
