Nothing says Halloween more than sweet treats. Whether it’s cake pops, pudding graveyards, or candy, sweets are synonymous with Halloween for most. Just think about Halloween party treats — no one's asking for broccoli.
Desserts come in many different varieties and flavors, but the best are Halloween-themed spooky delights.
Just a dash of scary, a pinch of macabre and children will scream with joy for these sweet treats. Here are 20 spooky Halloween dessert ideas for this October.
Mummy Pops
The perfect way to enjoy Halloween. Nutter Butters meet chocolate and create the most adorable spooky treat. Seriously, is there a cuter Halloween snack? We think not.
Frankenstein Cake
This colorful Frankenstein cake is actually a giant cinnamon swirl cake, but almost any type of cake could work. Add a little green food coloring in the cream cheese frosting and, bam, creepy.
Halloween Chocolate Bark
This delicious Halloween chocolate bark from Sally's Baking Addiction is spooktacular. Just pop on some favorite candy and serve at the next party.
Fossil Cookies
These cookies are perfect for the little Halloween archeologist digging for relics. Old and creepy have never been so tasty and with a little imagination, these could really go in any spooky direction.
Spooky Forest Pudding Cups
Spooky forest pudding cups are a new twist on graveyard pudding, minus the gummy worms. This delectable chocolate pudding dessert is sure to be a big hit with the kids this year.
Gooey Monster Cookies
The cute, neon eyeball-covered monster cookies are everything about Halloween beloved by kids of all ages. The only thing scary about these cookies is how delicious they are.
Butterbeer Fudge
A little butterbeer in fudge never hurt anyone. Looking for a tasty Harry Potter-inspired treat that everyone wants to eat? Look no further than this deceptively simple and delicious snack.
Monster Bark
Kids go crazy for this crispy, graham cracker crust and colorful bark. It's simple, delicious and just the perfect blend of trick and treat — which everyone could definitely use this year.
Spider Trifle
This spider trifle might appear spooky but it is absolutely divine. It's basically fall in a gorgeous trifle bowl and couldn't be easier to make. It's definitely a show-stopping end of dinner surprise.
Black Bottom Bewitching Brownies
What's more scrumptious than a brownie with a hint of espresso topped with cream cheese frosting? Not much and if holiday-themed cookie cutters happen to be in the kitchen, they are wicked cute shaped like witches hats.
Meringue Ghost Cupcakes
Cute vegan meringue-topped chocolate ganache cupcakes are the perfect sweet and spooky Halloween dessert. This rich and decadent treat will be an immediate winner.
Donut Hole Eyeballs
Trick-or-treat, give the kids something good to eat for Halloween breakfast! These donut hole eyeballs are simple to make, fun to look at, sufficiently spooky and delicious to eat.
Peanut Butter Monster Eyeballs
These creepy monster eyeballs will be everyone's favorite (or the stuff of their nightmares). Candy eyes and purple sprinkles make these no-bake peanut butter monster eyeballs perfect for Halloween parties.
Candy Corn Icebox Cake
This candy corn icebox cake is an adorable and tasty Halloween dessert. It’s easy and no-bake: two of our favorite words. This delicious vanilla and buttery shortbread cake will be a huge spooky season hit.
Jack Skellington Mini Cheesecakes
These Jack Skellington mini cheesecakes are insanely creamy and cute. They’re easy to make and this treat will impress even the most discerning Halloween ghouls and boys.
Mini Monster Chocolate Whoopie Pies With Orange Cream Filling
These mini monster chocolate whoopie pies are the perfect for dessert for Halloween. They’re easy to make, fun to eat and guaranteed to make every trick-or-treat guest smile when they see them.
Strawberry Ghosts
This spooktacularly cute and sweet dessert is perfect for those who want to up their Halloween options. Not only is this treat adorable, it's fresh fruit, so healthier than candy!
Candy Corn Pretzel Hugs
These candy corn pretzel hugs are sweet and salty perfection. They are quick and easy to make and just as easy to pop into the mouth. It's also a fun one to make with the kids.
