Drool-worthy Halloween desserts that you’ll want to make again and again.
When it comes to baked goods and desserts, I feel like Halloween is the most creative holiday for sweet treats. With plenty of spooky googly eye treats, marshmallows made to look like ghosts, and Frankenstein rice krispies to be devoured. So, if you’re one to celebrate a holiday with a little dessert (or maybe even a cocktail), be sure to bookmark this post – featuring 27 of the most delicious Halloween desserts.
Halloween Desserts
Whether you’re baking with your kids or mixing up something fun for a grown-up gathering, Halloween desserts are really just an excuse to make something over the top, a little weird, and a lot of fun. Here are 27 sweets to celebrate Halloween…
Halloween Cookies
1. Does it get any better than these chocolate monster Halloween cookies from Sugar Salt Magic? Just the right amount of cute and creepy.
2. I can’t even tell you how much I love these Halloween finger cookies from Emilio Recipes. The painted ‘nails’ really take it to the next level.
3. Simple ghost sugar cookies from Amelia Styles? Yes please! They’d be perfect for a Halloween bake sale.
4. Anything with brown butter instantly has me interested. So when I came across these brown butter pumpkin ghost cookies, from Bake Drizzle Dust, I immediately bookmarked them to make.
5. If a more spooky vibe is your thing, check out these black cocoa skeleton cookies from Barley and Sage. Obviously, they’re still quite cute, but with a little bit of spooky.
6. I’m unsure whether this next Halloween dessert should be in the cookie category or the cake category…because it’s a monster themed cookie cake. Either way, it looks amazing. And speaking of cake…
Halloween Cake
7. This beeswax-infused parsnip cake, from The Wondersmith, is shaped like melting candles and looks incredible! I just keep looking at it – so cool.
8. And on the simpler side of things, if you like pumpkin spice, you’ll want to check out recipes for fall cupcakes.
Halloween Candy
9. Homemade chocolate candy cups with marshmallows is like a delicious hot cocoa in a one-bite dessert. Yum!
10. How adorable are these monster lollipops from Kara Creates? So so cute!
11. Have leftover Halloween candy after the 31st? Throw it all into halloween bark and add some pretzels for a salty and sweet treat.
12. A teeny tiny version of pumpkin pie – these pumpkin pie candy cups are seriously so tasty, especially this time of year. They’re easy to make too!
Halloween Cocktails
I know Halloween cocktails don’t exactly qualify as a dessert. But you might be sipping on a spooky (spiked) drink after a meal, so why not share a few cocktails to keep the mood going.
13. No need for cocktails to celebrate Halloween, but if you are someone who wants to take it up a notch, these easy Halloween drinks for adults are a good place to start. You could do a mocktail version too, if you don’t want the alcohol.
14. Have you ever tried red wine hot chocolate? It’s quite the treat!
15. An apple cider cocktail that is as pretty to look at it as it is delicious. Perfect for fall and all the holidays surrounding this time of year.
16. Candy corn Halloween shots from Sugar and Charm scream Halloween party to me. I mean, they’re in little beakers! Love.
More Halloween Baked Goods + Treats
17. I can imagine kids squealing with joy over these Halloween pop tarts from Constellation Inspiration. Adorable!
18. Love this batch of mini marshmallow ghosts from Braised and Deglazed. Great on their own or as cake toppers.
19. Blueberry hand pies with a message? I don’t see why not!
20. Queen of macarons, Ashley from Sugar and Cloth, shared the cutest marshmallow ghost macarons.
21. The faces on these rice krispie treats from Made It Ate It Loved It are bringing a huge smile to my face. So cute.
22. Sometimes you just have to go with a classic – like a pumpkin muffin on a cold morning.
23. Homemade poptart smores taste like a childhood campfire, in the best way.
24. These easy pumpkin cinnamon rolls are a fun fall twist on classic cinnamon rolls.
25. When you’re craving something pumpkin flavored, but are tired of the standard options, make this pumpkin pie ice cream.
26. The cutest little double chocolate brownie truffles from Mint + Mallow Kitchen.
27. Something about these simple chocolate monster Halloween cookies from The Merrythought really hit the spot after a long day. The strawberry wafers are my fave, so maybe I’ll try this with those.
And that’s it for sweet treat suggestions for this Halloween season. What are your favorite Halloween desserts? Any special traditions you bake this time of year?