Halloween is the best time to go all out with sweets that are spooky, silly, and just a little bit messy. These treats are bright, playful, and easy to pull together with a mix of store-bought shortcuts and creative toppings. From mummy-wrapped brownies to candy-coated cookies and colorful donuts, they’re fun to make and even more fun to eat. Whether you’re throwing a party or just getting into the spirit, these desserts are all about having a good time in the kitchen.

Halloween Donuts

Halloween Donuts. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These donuts come decked out in orange, purple, and black glaze with spooky sprinkles on top. You can bake or fry them, depending on your mood. Use a basic donut recipe or cake mix as your base. They look festive on any Halloween dessert table.
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Halloween Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Round cookies coated with orange and black sprinkles are arranged around and inside a black polka dot tin with a Halloween-themed lid. Perfect as homemade Halloween snacks, a small pumpkin sits in the background.
Halloween Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Soft sugar cookies get a Halloween makeover with colorful sprinkles baked right in. They’re easy to make and even easier to eat. You can cut them into shapes or go with classic rounds. No icing needed, just lots of crunch and color.
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Halloween Cake Mix Donuts

Six chocolate-glazed donuts decorated with candy eyes and orange sprinkles are arranged on a wooden board, making delightful homemade Halloween snacks among small pumpkin decorations and a striped cloth.
Halloween Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cake mix makes these donuts light, fluffy, and quick to whip up. Add food coloring or Halloween sprinkles to the batter for a fun twist. Glaze them or dip in frosting and let the kids decorate. They’re ready in no time and look great on a platter.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Cake Mix Donuts

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

These no-bake bars get tinted orange or purple and are loaded with Halloween candy and sprinkles. They’re chewy, sweet, and always a hit with kids. Use cookie cutters to make spooky shapes. Easy to wrap up for party favors, too.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

Halloween Dirt Cups

Halloween pudding dirt cup decorated with candy and cookies.
Halloween Dirt Cups. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Layers of pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms create a fun, creepy dessert. Use clear cups so the layers show through. Top with candy eyeballs or Halloween sprinkles for extra flair. Great for kids to assemble themselves.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Dirt Cups

Red Velvet Halloween Cookies

Red Velvet Halloween Cookies. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

These rich, red cookies get a Halloween spin with black or orange candy chips. The color contrast makes them pop on any cookie tray. They’re soft in the middle with crisp edges. Use gel coloring to get the deep red shade just right.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Halloween Cookies

Halloween Ice Cream Floats

Halloween Ice Cream Floats. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Scoop orange or purple sherbet into soda for a fizzy, spooky float. Top with whipped cream and Halloween sprinkles. Use clear cups for the best visual effect. It’s cold, colorful, and great for party drinks.
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Halloween Mummy Brownies

Halloween Mummy Brownies. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Fudgy brownies are topped with zigzagged white icing to look like wrapped mummies. Candy eyes finish the look. Use boxed brownie mix to save time. They’re creepy but delicious.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Mummy Brownies

Vampire Teeth Cookies (Super Easy for Halloween!)

Vampire Teeth Cookies (Super Easy for Halloween!). Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Soft cookies are filled with red icing and mini marshmallows to look like open vampire mouths. Candy teeth or fangs can be added for extra effect. No baking skill required. They come together fast with premade ingredients.
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Two sugar cookie bars with sprinkles on a wooden cutting board.
Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These bars are thick, chewy, and topped with a bright layer of frosting and sprinkles. They’re easier than individual cookies and just as festive. Cut into squares and serve on a platter. Great for classrooms or party trays.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars

Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreos

Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreos. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Oreo cookies get dipped in candy melts and topped with Halloween-themed sprinkles. You can go with mummies, pumpkins, or spooky faces. They’re fun to decorate and hard to mess up. Store them in the fridge for a cool, crunchy treat.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreos

Halloween Snickers Mummy Treats

Halloween Snickers Mummy Treats. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Mini Snickers bars get wrapped in white chocolate drizzle to look like mummies. Add candy eyes to bring them to life. It’s a fast, no-bake treat with big flavor. Kids love helping with the decorating.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Snickers Mummy Treats

Colourful No Churn Halloween Ice Cream

Colourful No Churn Halloween Ice Cream. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

Swirls of orange, green, and purple turn this simple ice cream into a spooky surprise. No machine needed, just mix, freeze, and scoop. Add candy eyes or Halloween sprinkles before freezing. It’s creamy, sweet, and looks great in cones.
Get the Recipe: Colourful No Churn Halloween Ice Cream

Halloween Oreo Mummies

Mummy cookies on a red plate with eyes on them.
Halloween Oreo Mummies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Oreos get a mummy makeover with piped white chocolate and candy eyes. They’re quick to make and fun to eat. Great for treat bags or party platters. The striped drizzle adds the wrapped look without much effort.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Oreo Mummies

Halloween Candy Bark

Orange pretzel bark with pretzels on a marble countertop.
Halloween Candy Bark. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

This bark is made by melting chocolate and topping it with crushed candy, sprinkles, and cookie bits. Break it into shards once it sets. Every piece is different and colorful. A great way to use up leftover candy.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Candy Bark

Halloween Sprinkle Cookies

Halloween Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

These cookies are soft, buttery, and loaded with Halloween-colored sprinkles inside and out. You can roll the dough in extra sprinkles before baking. They’re simple but festive. No icing needed.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Sprinkle Cookies

Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Several chocolate covered strawberries decorated as Halloween ghosts on the table.
Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries. Photo credit: Thriving In Parenting.

Fresh strawberries get dipped in white or dark chocolate and decorated with Halloween themes. Make ghosts, mummies, or monsters using colored candy melts. They look fancy but come together fast. Serve chilled for the best crunch.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Halloween Cake Mix Cookies

Halloween Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Using cake mix makes these cookies extra soft and easy to mix up. Add themed candy pieces or sprinkles for color. They bake up in minutes and can be customized any way you want. Keep a box of mix on hand for last-minute treats.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Cake Mix Cookies

Black Bat Halloween Sugar Cookies

Black Bat Halloween Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: We Eat At Last.

These cookies use a bat-shaped cutter and a dark sugar cookie dough tinted with black cocoa. Add royal icing or sprinkles for detail. They’re crisp, spooky, and perfect for decorating parties. They stand out on any tray.
Get the Recipe: Black Bat Halloween Sugar Cookies

Halloween Cauldron Pops

Halloween-themed cake pops with googly eyes and colorful sprinkles on a marble surface.
Halloween Cauldron Pops. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Cake pops or cookie truffles are decorated to look like bubbling cauldrons. Use green candy melts, candy eyes, and sprinkles to finish the look. Stick them in foam blocks for a fun display. They’re cute, colorful, and totally bite-sized.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Cauldron Pops

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