63 Spooktacular Halloween Desserts You Have to Try in 2025

No All Hallows' Eve party is truly fang-tastic without a wicked spread of Halloween desserts and snacks. Forget the tricks — this night is all about the treats, and whether you’re craving something frightfully sweet, devilishly salty, delightfully cute or hauntingly elegant, we’ve brewed up a cauldron full of ideas to satisfy every ghoul and goblin. From pumpkin-packed classics to desserts so good it’s scary, we’re serving up spooktacular bites that will haunt your taste buds in the best way possible.

Ever wondered what the most boo-beloved Halloween sweet really is? Or what you can hand out that isn’t just candy corn? And let’s not forget — what about desserts wicked enough to impress the grown-ups, too? We’re sinking our teeth into all that and more, with Halloween desserts so irresistible, even the vampires might skip the blood.

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• Easy Halloween Desserts
• Traditional Halloween Desserts
• Elegant Halloween Desserts
• Halloween Desserts For Adults
• Halloween Desserts FAQs

Easy Halloween Desserts

1. Mummy Brownies

It’s a spooky, sweet and gooey treat! Gift your guests with a healthy dose of chocolate goodness using your favorite brownie recipe, cut into rectangles. Ice each brownie with wide white chocolate icing to mimic the mummy's bandages. Add some fun edible eyes for a silly and whimsical touch. This is one of the more complicated Halloween desserts, and it requires some decorating skills, but it looks adorable on the Halloween tray or dessert table.

2. Monster Rice Krispies Treats

Buy premade Rice Krispies, or make your own crunchy and sweet Halloween snacks to serve to your family and friends. The magic happens when you dip them in a variety of fun chocolates dyed blood red, spooky orange or festive green. (To make the chocolate coating, just use food dye and melted white chocolate.) Add icing details to make teeth, eyes, claws and horns. Put it all together, and you have one of the most unique Halloween desserts made from a popular treat.

3. Spiderweb Cupcakes

Spiderweb cupcakes are a super-easy party treat idea and addition to your Halloween decor. Get fancy with your favorite homemade cupcake recipe, or use a box mix if you’d prefer something more simplistic. On top of each cupcake, use icing to create the shape of winding, twisted, intricate spiderwebs. For extra pazazz, add small plastic spider rings as cupcake toppers. This Halloween treat is fairly simple to create.

4. Oreo Bats

Making little bats with Oreo Halloween cookies is a popular and tasty idea for Halloween desserts. All you need to do is cut an Oreo down the center for the wings and place a whole Oreo in the middle for the body. Add candy eyes and icing details, and you have an adorable yet simple sweet treat that will fly off the plate and into hungry mouths at your Halloween party. 

5. Witch Hat Cookies

A sugar cookie mold in the shape of a witch's hat makes it easy to create a huge batch of these simple and adorable Halloween cookies. To set the Halloween party theme, pair your witch hats with brooms, witchy faces, black cats, cauldrons and other cookie shapes. The sight og edible witchy things will be spell-binding. They will pair perfectly with your other Halloween desserts on the spookiest night of the year. 

6. Ghost Meringues

Meringue is a fluffy icing-like topping, light and bouncy in texture. Small dollops of meringue are a sweet addition to a lemon meringue cake, but these treats can also be eaten on their own, like small candies. To turn your meringues into slightly spookier creations, add little ghost eyes with black icing to create a creepy, cute treat. 

7. Candy Corn Parfaits

If you put oranges, pineapple and whipped cream in a parfait cup, you get a tasty and fun fruit parfait that looks like candy corn. This is the ideal healthy treat for all of the fruit lovers attending your party or anyone who wants to take a break from the typical candy spread. Depedning on the ingredients used, parfaits can be a nutritious snack, according to the Wyoming Department of Education. They can provide fiber, vitamins and minerals, but because it's Halloween, you'll want to add some sweetness by topping it with a few pieces of real candy corn, a meringue ghost or a dollop of whipped cream. 

8. Monster Bark

You’ve heard of peppermint bark, but have you heard of monster bark? Make it using melted chocolate paired with your favorite Halloween candy flavor. (We recommend peanut butter for a delicious Reeces Peanut Butter Cup vibe.) Top your creation with green and white chocolate icing, and add on candy eyes for a finishing touch to this Halloween dessert. 

9. Apple Monster Mouths

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, and maybe it keeps the monsters away too! To test this theory, take apple slices and cut out the center of each slice. Use strawberries for tongues and mini marshmallows for teeth, and you have a bunch of silly little monster mouths made from healthy ingredients. This is a fiber-filled snack that’s also easy to make and delicious to snack on. 

10. Pumpkin Patch Dirt Cups

Get a little messy and play in the (pretend) dirt with some of the best no-bake Halloween desserts you can make, pumpkin patch dirt cups. Take chocolate pudding and add crumbled Oreos on top. Then add pumpkin-shaped candies to create the appearance of a mini pumpkin patch. These bite-sized snacks are quick and easy to make, ideal for large batches, and perfect for big group parties. 

11. Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops

Dip marshmallows in white chocolate dyed green, or pistachio-flavored chocolate if that’s your thing. Add details with black icing, such as stitching, hair and eyes. Put it on a skewer, and you have some simple marshmallow pops that add a little monster madness to your party table. 

12. Ghost Pretzels 

Pretzel sticks dipped in white chocolate are a classic treat for most celebrations. Make them Halloween-themed by adding little eyes with black icing for a simple and popular snack that mixes delicious, sweet and salty flavors. 

13. Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin spice is all the rage during the fall season. Thanks, Starbucks. These tasty cupcakes are some of the best pumpkin Halloween dessert options if you're searching for a real crowd-pleaser. The recipe may seem complex, but it’s actually easy to make. You can learn how to make them and other delicious recipes in a variety of baking or cooking classes. Sign up for a nearby or online class to get a jump on the holiday planning and learn how to make your dessert table really stand out. 

14. No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Cups

Everyone loves this classic pumpkin Halloween dessert! These no-bake cheesecake cups are as delicious as they are easy, and you can put them together in a minimal amount of time to please those impromptu guests. They’re a great option for people who want something tasty and homemade, yet simple to prepare in a flash.

15. Eyeball Truffles

These creepy bite-sized desserts are to die for, so RIP boring old candy. They’re delicious, incredibly simple to make and are one of the best-looking Halloween desserts to add to a Halloween dessert table or spread. They’re also great for guests who want to grab and go, so the mingling won’t stop when eyeball truffles are on your table.

To make them: Crush Oreos into fine crumbs (a food processor works best). Then, mix in softened cream cheese until smooth and dough-like. Next, scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts, roll them into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for around 15–20 minutes to hold the shape, then coat with white chocolate and dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, fully coating it. Color with candy melts (blue/green for iris, black for pupil) or candy eyeballs pressed into the center, and you're ready to go.

Traditional Halloween Desserts

16. Candy Apples

Are you ready to bob for apples or just create a spread that reminds everyone of apple bobbing fun? Whip up a candy coating with sugar, water and corn syrup. Boil over the stove and coat your apples. For some extra wow-factor, add chocolate or caramel drizzle, chopped peanuts and sprinkles. Candy apples are such fun Halloween desserts and a classic at Halloween parties and Fall festivals alike. 

17. Caramel Apples

Ooey, gooey and crunchy, caramel apples are one of the most iconic Halloween desserts. They’re a scrumptious Fall treat that only requires two ingredients. Simply melt the caramel and dip the apples in it. Place the apples on skewers to make them easier to eat. This is such a delicious treat that’s always a fan favorite among guests. 

18. Popcorn Balls

Popcorn balls are a classic Halloween treat, especially for a spooky Halloween movie night. They're simpler to make than you would expect. All you need to do is coat your popcorn in a melted sugar, water and corn syrup mixture until it sticks together. Let it harden in the fridge overnight, and your delicious Halloween treat is ready to eat!

19. Halloween Sugar Cookies

Spiders, ghosts and zombies, oh my! You can never go wrong with simple sugar cookies. Bake cookies in all sorts of fun Halloween shapes, serve them plain or add fun sprinkles and frosting. You can even turn this treat into a fun Halloween activity and have a decorating contest with all of your guests. 

20. Black Licorice Twists

This one may be controversial. Black licorice, you either love it or you hate it, but those who get it, get it. These twists are a grab-and-go party snack and are one of the most iconic, albeit divisive, Halloween desserts worth adding to your table. 

21. Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

Give your guests a kiss of sweetness (or “poison”, depending on your party’s fear factor). Place peanut butter and a melty Hershey's kiss in the center of a sugar cookie. These peanut butter kiss cookies are to die for, a moreish addition for your Halloween party. 

22. Pumpkin Pie

The classic pumpkin pie is a real Fall treat, so please your guests by adding pumpkin pie to your spread. This Halloween dessert idea is sure to be a hit, and it’s easy to serve. If you're not into baking, buy a whole pie at the store and cut it into slices, but homemade mini pies are the best in our books. 

23. Pumpkin Roll Cake

Not everything on your table needs to be spooky or unique. Pumpkin roll cake is one of the most mouth-watering pumpkin Halloween desserts, and it’s a pretty standard dessert option for Fall. The fluffy pumpkin cake pairs wonderfully with the creamy cheesecake frosting center. It’s such a great treat option for Halloween or any Fall festival. If you live near a Japanese confectionery store, Japanese desserts, especially roll cake, are a delectable choice. 

24. Chocolate Fudge

Chocolate fudge is an iconic treat that makes a party pop with flavor. To enhance the Halloween vibe, add some red food dye to turn your chocolate blood red. 

25. Divinity Candy

As you would expect by the name, this cake is truly divine. It has a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture and a sweet vanilla flavor, often paired with dried nuts or fruits. It makes for a delicious Halloween treat served in large slices or bite-sized pieces. 

26. Peanut Brittle

Peanut brittle is a delicious and crispy treat that blends flavors of peanut butter, spices and vanilla. The texture of the peanuts seemingly enhances the soft flavors of the vanilla and fragrant spices in every bite. 

27. Marshmallow Ghost Treats

Tiny, bite-sized marshmallow ghosts are so cute, and as a bonus, they are so easy to make. Dip marshmallows in white chocolate, add dark chocolate for the eye details, let sit, and you are ready to serve an adorably spooky snack!

28. Toffee Crunch Bars

Toffee crunch bars combine mouth-watering flavors of toffee, chocolate and nuts all into one delicious, crispy yet chewy treat. They taste amazing on top of fluffy vanilla ice cream, and make one of the most amazing shareable Halloween desserts. 

29. Whoopie Pies

Whoopie pies are a great treat to serve when guests want to grab a snack and mingle. They can either be homemade or store-bought. To add to the spooky vibes, try drawing little skulls or spiders on the top of each whoopie pie. 

30. Apple Cider Donuts

Apple cider, the classic seasonal drink that’s warm and toasty, is a classic pick-me-up for a crisp Fall day. Combine those flavors with a delicious, fresh-baked cinnamon doughnut, and you have one of the most magical Halloween food ideas for a morning-after treat. 

31. Rice Pudding with Cinnamon

Rice pudding is very easy to make, but it can be a bit plain on its own. To add some delicious Fall flavors, like a dash of cinnamon. This is such an easy way to level up an otherwise simple treat. 

32. Gingerbread Cookies

You may think of gingerbread cookies as a Winter treat, but they can be great for Halloween as well. Cut your gingerbread into pumpkins, ghosts or skulls. Decorate them as you would a regular gingerbread for a tasty sweet treat. 

33. Chocolate Covered Marshmallows

Chocolate and marshmallows are a combination for the ages. They’re easy to make and are always a fan favorite at parties. The gooey marshmallow texture pairs profoundly with the crisp crunch of the hardened chocolate coating. 

34. Cupcakes with Halloween Sprinkles

Make some simple chocolate or vanilla cupcakes accented with purple, green and orange sprinkles. For a bonus, choose sprinkles in the shapes of tiny ghosts, pumpkins or skulls. This is one of the easiest Halloween desserts you can make. The cupcakes taste delicious, and the colors add a pop of excitement to your holiday spread.

35. Brown Sugar Shortbread

Are you looking to add a flavorful cookie with a nice crunch to your table? Try making brown sugar shortbread cookies. The brown sugar expands on the taste of regular shortbread, making each bite richer and more flavorful. 

36. Molasses Cookies

Molasses cookies are chewy and flavorful with just the right amount of spice. They're great Fall treats because they pair well with hot beverages like a spiced chai tea or a deep, pour-over coffee. The dunkiest addition to your Halloween desserts. 

Elegant Halloween Desserts

37. Black Velvet Cake

An elegant and spooky twist on the classic red velvet cake, what’s not to love? Perfect for a romantic vampiric vibe. 

38. Dark Chocolate Mousse with Raspberry Sauce

A vampire’s dream, a bloody dessert that is refined and a wonderful addition for a more formal Halloween party. For a bit of spooky fun, add fangs made out of icing to go on top of the cake and add to the crimson, yet sophisticated vibe. 

39. Blood Orange Panna Cotta

Blood orange panna cotta tastes like an orange creamsicle popsicle, except richer in flavor and much more elegant. This dessert is beautiful in its simplicity and one of the more fragrant Halloween desserts to bring out for a more formal affair. 

40. Pumpkin Cheesecake with Gingersnap Crust

Pumpkin cheesecake is a delicious, creamy dessert. Combine that with a bit of crunch from the gingersnap crust and you have the perfect blend of flavors and textures that form to make one of the best pumpkin Halloween desserts.

41. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries with Gold Dust

Add decorative gold dust to chocolate-covered strawberries for added elegance and flair. The results are stunning, yet the dessert is fairly simple to make.

42. Salted Caramel Tart with Chocolate Ganache

A heavenly combination of sweet and salty, this Halloween treat is an amazing combination of gooey and crunchy textures. It’s mouth-watering, delicious and is one of the best Halloween desserts if you’re looking to add a touch of elegance to any spooky or modern-themed Halloween table.

43. Black Forest Cake

Black forest cake is a German treat made of chocolate sponge cake, vanilla icing and cherry toppings. It’s a beautiful cake that’s rich and flavorful, making it one of the most beautiful Halloween desserts for your black tie event.

44. Red Wine Poached Pears

Cook pears in red wine and a variety of fragrant spices to get this beautiful, rich burgundy dish that is not only photo-worthy, but full of deep, aromatic flavors. 

45. Pumpkin Crème Brûlée

Crèame Brûlée is a classic dessert that combines a hard outer coating with a creamy inside. Add pumpkin to it, and you have one of the richest, most delicious pumpkin Halloween desserts. 

46. Chocolate Soufflé

Chocolate soufflé combines rich, bitter chocolate into a delicious bite-sized egg dish stored in a tiny ramekin. They’re great personalized Halloween desserts for each guest if you’re willing to spend some time in the kitchen. 

47. Spiced Pear Galette

This dessert is an awesome combination of flaky and buttery, all brought together with delicious seasonal spices. It makes one of the most fragrant, soft-textured Halloween desserts for your graveyard smash. 

48. Tiramisu with Espresso and Dark Cocoa

Add something sweet, yet slightly bitter, to your monster mash masquerade party Halloween table. Tiramisu is a decadent cake that warms the palate and tingles the sense of smell. 

49. Blackberry Pavlova

Blackberry sauce combined with a rich, marshmallowy center that melts in your mouth, what’s not to love? This recipe is a combination of sweet and sour, making it one of the best Halloween treats for your picky eaters. 

50. Chocolate-Dipped Biscotti

Combine the crisp texture of biscotti with a creamy chocolate coating, and you’ll be in pure heaven. The almond and chocolate flavors pair wonderfully together. This is a great way to add some additional sweetness to your biscotti for all of the sweet-toothed vampires joining your party.

51. Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes

Bundt cakes are a great option if you want to serve individual pastries to guests, and what better way to bring in the Fall spirit than to add some pumpkin flavoring? These mini cakes are some of the best pumpkin Halloween desserts around for casual or formal gatherings. 

52. Hazelnut Chocolate Tart

Hazelnut chocolate tarts are a magical mix of sweetness and tart flavors, complete with a delicious and crispy crust. All your guests will agree that it’s one of the must-try Halloween desserts on your ever-growing spread.

53. Mascarpone and Fig Tart

Mascarpone is a rich and creamy Italian cheese that goes great in a tart dish. It creates a richness of flavors that’s somehow elegant as a dessert option. 

Halloween Desserts For Adults

54. Bourbon Pecan Pie Bars

These bite-sized pecan pie bars are a devilishly good treat with an added boozy punch. They pack just the right amount of bourbon goodness, making you tipsy and loosened up for the festivities. Why not pair this Halloween dessert with a sweet bourbon cocktail, like a Boulevardier, to complete the course? 

55. Rum-Spiked Pumpkin Pie

Sticking with the alcohol-inspired treats, mix the crowd-pleasing pumpkin pie with some added spiced rum? This pie is just as delicious with all of the flavors you know and love. It’s one of the most iconic pumpkin Halloween desserts you can serve, with an added twist of Caribbean boozy deliciousness. And again, pair this with your favorite rum cocktails, just make sure it's no REDRUM! Dum dum dum!   

56. Irish Cream Chocolate Truffles

Irish cream chocolate truffles melt in your mouth and slide you into heaven. You can buy them premade or make them yourself with a few choice ingredients. The classy and elegant Halloween desserts for adults will entice the senses and warm the stomach.  

57. Kahlúa Mocha Cupcakes

Imagine a chocolate-based cupcake infused with rich coffee flavors, all topped off with a delicious Kahlúa buttercream. This dessert is elegant and beautiful, making it a sumptuous addition to your elegant Halloween soiree. Its rich and explosive flavors simply cannot be beat.

58. Red Wine Brownies

Nothing makes a classic treat more elegant than some red, red wine. The bitter flavor pairs wonderfully with the rich chocolate. Brownies are the cosiest Halloween desserts. They're warm and gooey, filled with fun for a Fall day, but especially for a Halloween party. 

59. Spiked Apple Cider Cupcakes

We’ve already talked about why apple cider treats make one of the best Halloween desserts, but add in some booze, and you’ve used a trick to take this treat to a whole other level. It’s a fun twist on one of the best traditional Halloween desserts. 

60. Amaretto Almond Cookies

These little Halloween cookies are light and airy with a good amount of almond flavoring. They’re simple to make and take under an hour, so they're a good last-minute Halloween dessert to make in a rush for a party.  

61. Whiskey Caramel Bread Pudding

This warm and aromatic pudding is sweet and creamy, complemented by a kick of whiskey. Make a large batch of this dessert for bigger gatherings of ghosts and ghouls. You'll never guess what we'd recommend pairing this Halloween dessert with... whiskey cocktails, of course! 

62. Espresso Martini Tiramisu

This gorgeous cocktail combines all the flavors of a real tiramisu! It’s the tastiest treat for anyone who prefers their drinks a bit sweeter (and filled with caffeine). It has a delicious foam on the top that perfectly mimics the flavors of the dessert, making it a tasty and fun drink to serve at any Fall party. 

63. Chocolate Stout Cake

Adding beer to this cake not only provides an added kick, but it also levels up the cake flavors tenfold. This cake is creamy, melts in your mouth, and is moist and filled with rich, robust flavors. All in all, it’s one of the best Halloween desserts for the over-21 crowd. 

Halloween Desserts FAQs

What Is The Most Popular Halloween Sweet Or Treat?

Studies show the most popular Halloween candy is Reese's peanut butter cups. You can incorporate this delicious candy into your party spread or even borrow some inspiration from it for homemade chocolate peanut butter-flavored desserts. This is a great way to make your party treats a little more personal and add both common and unique flavors to your table. 

What Can You Give Instead Of Candy For Halloween?

You don’t need to rely strictly on Halloween desserts and candy to have an amazing holiday. If you want some allergy-friendly things to give out for Halloween, try offering glow sticks, fidget toys, mini coloring book activities or other small toys. These are a great way to make kiddos with allergies feel included in the fun. Other edible options include fruit cups, mini pretzels or popcorn treats.

We’ve gone through the best Halloween desserts and have covered every category — from cute and elegant to the best traditional Halloween desserts. We've covered some liquor-infused adult Halloween desserts, too. Which ones are you planning to use at your next Halloween party?

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