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18 Halloween Desserts to Try This Year (#8 Is So Good It’ll Haunt You)

Published: Oct 28, 2025 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Halloween is the perfect excuse to get a little spooky in the kitchen! Whether you're hosting a costume party or just want to surprise your family with some eerie (and adorable) treats, these 18 Halloween dessert recipes are guaranteed to impress. Get ready to turn your kitchen into a haunted bakery!

#1 Ghost Cake Pops

Ghost Cake Pops.
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Add a spooky touch to your Halloween party with these fun Ghost Cake Pops. They're cute, delicious, and a perfect addition to any festive dessert table.

Get the Recipe: Ghost Cake Pops

#2 Spooky Eyeball Cookies

Spooky Eyeball Cookies
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These eerie, colorful treats are as fun to make as they are to eat. Decorated with vibrant icing to resemble wide, staring eyes, they'll add a playful (and slightly creepy!) touch to your Halloween party table.

Get the Recipe: Spooky Eyeball Cookies.

#3 Bat Cake Pops

Halloween Bat Cake Pops.
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These Halloween Bat Cake Pops are simple to make and guaranteed to be a hit at any party. With just a few ingredients and some creativity, you can whip up these cute bat-shaped treats in no time.

Get the Recipe: Halloween Bat Cake Pops

#4 No-Bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies
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Crunchy, chewy, and perfectly sweet, these cookies are the ultimate no-bake solution for busy Halloween prep. Made with creamy peanut butter and leftover cereal, they come together right on the stovetop. No oven required!

Get the Recipe: No-Bake Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies.

#5 Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats

Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats.
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These Halloween Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are easy, fun, and perfect for parties, school events, or a festive family dessert.

Get the Recipe: Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats

#6 No-Bake Ghost Cookies

No Bake Ghost Cookies
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Boo-tifully simple and irresistibly cute, these ghost-shaped cookies are a kid-friendly Halloween hit. With just a few easy steps, you can whip up a batch of sweet little spirits that are sure to vanish fast!

Get the Recipe: No Bake Ghost Cookies.

#7 Ube Rice Krispie Treats

Ube Halloween Rice Krispie Treats.
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These Ube Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are quick to make and perfect for any spooky celebration. The ube adds a delicious flavor and a vibrant purple hue that pairs perfectly with festive Halloween sprinkles.

Get the Recipe: Ube Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

#8 Halloween Crinkle Cookies

Halloween Crinkle Cookies
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These spooky and colorful treats are as fun to make as they are to eat! Made from an easy cake mix dough tinted in festive Halloween hues like orange, purple, and black, these soft, chewy cookies have a signature crinkled look that's both eerie and adorable.

Get the Recipe: Halloween Crinkle Cookies.

#9 Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars

Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars
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Made with real butter, pure vanilla extract, and a hint of almond extract, they deliver that classic sugar cookie taste in an easy-to-slice bar form. These sugar cookie bars are a crowd-pleasing Halloween favorite decorated with festive sprinkles for a fun and colorful finish topped with cream cheese or fluffy buttercream frosting for a delicious twist.

Get the Recipe: Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars.

#10 Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
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These peanut butter cookies are transformed into adorable spiders with the help of chocolate candies, edible eyeballs, and drizzled melted chocolate. They are creepy-cute, making it perfect for kids and adults at any Halloween gathering.

Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Spider Cookies.

#11 Homemade Little Debbie Pumpkin Delights

Homemade Little Debbie Pumpkin Delights
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A nostalgic fall favorite made better-for-you! These homemade Pumpkin Delights are a gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free twist on the classic treat. These pumpkin-spiced cookies are shaped with a spooky carved face and filled with creamy pumpkin butter, making it a must-have for autumn snacking or Halloween fun.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Little Debbie Pumpkin Delights.

#12 Triple Chocolate Monster Cookies

Triple Chocolate Monster Cookies
Image Credit: Urban Cakes.

These bite-sized fudgy cookies are every chocolate lover's dream! Packed with triple the chocolatey goodness, they're chewy, rich, and loaded with irresistible flavor. Decorate them with candy eyes or colorful candies for a playful monster look that's perfect for Halloween parties or festive dessert platters.

Get the Recipe: Triple Chocolate Monster Cookies.

#13 Oreo Cookie Spiders

Oreo Cookie Spiders
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Cute, creepy, and incredibly easy to make! These no-bake Oreo Cookie Spiders come together with just four simple ingredients such as Oreos, pretzel rods (or chocolate-covered pretzel sticks), and edible candy eyeballs. Ideal for parties, classroom fun, or a quick spooky snack.

Get the Recipe: Oreo Cookie Spiders.

#14 Frankenstein Wafer Cookies

Frankenstein Wafer Cookies
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A fun and frightfully easy treat that kids will love to make! These Frankenstein Wafer Cookies are a simple, no-bake Halloween snack made by dipping wafer cookies in colorful candy coating and decorating them with icing and candy eyes. They are playful, tasty, and perfect for little helpers in the kitchen.

Get the Recipe: Frankenstein Wafer Cookies.

#15 Cobweb Halloween Cookies

Cobweb Halloween Cookies
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Dark, decadent, and delightfully eerie! These rich black cocoa cookies are topped with sweet, stretchy marshmallow cobweb strands that give them a perfectly spooky look. Soft and chewy on the inside with a hauntingly good flavor, they make a stunning addition to any Halloween dessert spread.

Get the Recipe: Cobweb Halloween Cookies.

#16 Halloween Chocolate Cookie Haunted House

Halloween Chocolate Cookie Haunted House
Image Credit: Mrs Madi.

Build your own haunted masterpiece with this edible Halloween recipe! This spooky chocolate cookie haunted house is constructed from chocolate sugar cookies and held together with royal frosting, then decorated with a variety of Halloween candies for a festive, edible display.

Get the Recipe: Halloween Chocolate Cookie Haunted House.

#17 No Bake Mummy Cookies

No Bake Mummy Cookies
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These No Bake Mummy Cookies come together with just three simple ingredients and can be made using any cookie you love, like Oreos, Vienna Fingers, or chocolate chip cookies; all work perfectly. Simply dip, drizzle, and decorate to create adorable edible mummies that are great for kids, parties, or last-minute Halloween fun.

Get the Recipe: No Bake Mummy Cookies.

#18 Witch Hat Halloween Cookies

Witch Hat Halloween Cookies
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These Witch Hat Halloween Cookies require no cookie dough, no mixer, and no baking, just clever assembly with simple ingredients. They're festive, fun, and perfect for when you need a quick Halloween dessert that still looks wickedly impressive.

Get the Recipe: Witch Hat Halloween Cookies.

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