Halloween desserts are all about having fun in the kitchen, bright colors, spooky designs, and sweet treats that bring a playful twist to classics. From cookies shaped like bats and mummies to candy bark, cake pops, and festive donuts, these recipes are as much about creativity as they are about flavor. Some transform familiar favorites like Oreos, Rice Krispies, or brownies into spooky delights, while others bring bold, colorful flair to ice cream, milkshakes, and candy-filled creations. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, baking with kids, or just looking for a festive way to use leftover candy, this collection is packed with treats that will add a little spook and a lot of sweetness to the season.

Halloween Donuts

Halloween Donuts. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

These donuts are decorated with festive glazes, sprinkles, and spooky designs. They’re soft, sweet, and easy to customize for any Halloween theme. From mummies to pumpkins, they’re as fun to decorate as they are to eat. A party-ready treat.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Donuts

Halloween Snickers Mummy Treats

A wooden board with spooky, mummy-shaped pastries topped with candy eyes and powdered sugar, surrounded by decorative white branches and a glass of green liquid—Halloween treats that are fun to make and serve.
Halloween Snickers Mummy Treats. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Mini Snickers bars are wrapped in white chocolate “bandages” with candy eyes. They’re bite-sized, sweet, and festive. Perfect for party trays or gift bags. A creative use for leftover candy.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Snickers Mummy Treats

Spooky Halloween White Chocolate Candy Bark

Spooky Halloween White Chocolate Candy Bark. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

White chocolate is swirled with food coloring and topped with sprinkles and candy eyes. The colors make it eye-catching and fun. Once broken into pieces, it’s perfect for snacking or gifting. A festive spin on bark.
Get the Recipe: Spooky Halloween White Chocolate Candy Bark

Halloween Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts decorated for halloween with frosting and sprinkles.
Halloween Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Cake mix makes these donuts easy to whip up. They’re baked, glazed, and decorated with sprinkles or spooky colors. Light, fluffy, and festive, they’re great for breakfast or dessert. An easy holiday favorite.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Cake Mix Donuts

Halloween Mummy Brownies

Halloween Mummy Brownies. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Brownies are decorated with piped white chocolate to look like mummy wraps. Candy eyes finish the design. Rich, fudgy, and festive, they’re perfect for parties. A simple way to make brownies holiday-ready.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Mummy Brownies

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 are dipped in white or dark chocolate and decorated for Halloween. Designs include mummies, pumpkins, and ghosts. Sweet, fruity, and festive, they’re a lighter treat option. A party platter favorite.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Halloween Cake Mix Cookies

Halloween Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Starting with cake mix, these cookies are quick and colorful. Halloween sprinkles or candy pieces add a festive twist. They’re chewy, soft, and simple to make. A great recipe for kids to help with.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Cake Mix 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 or brownie batter is shaped into pops and decorated like bubbling cauldrons. Bright colors and candy “bubbles” complete the look. They’re whimsical and perfect for parties. A spooky twist on cake pops.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Cauldron Pops

Colourful No Churn Halloween Ice Cream

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

This no-churn ice cream swirls together bright Halloween colors. It’s creamy, fun, and doesn’t require special equipment. Candy or sprinkles make it extra festive. A cool dessert for parties.
Get the Recipe: Colourful No Churn Halloween Ice Cream

Red Velvet Halloween Cookies

Red Velvet Halloween Cookies. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

These red velvet cookies are given a spooky twist with dark or bright decorations. Soft and chewy with a hint of cocoa, they’re both delicious and festive. Perfect for Halloween dessert trays. A colorful seasonal cookie.
Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Halloween Cookies

Halloween Candy Bark

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

Melted chocolate is topped with leftover Halloween candy and sprinkles. Once set, it’s broken into colorful shards. Sweet, crunchy, and fun to make, it’s a no-bake crowd pleaser. A perfect use for extra candy.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Candy Bark

Black Bat Halloween Sugar Cookies

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

Shaped like bats and covered in black icing, these cookies are spooky but delicious. The sugar cookie base is buttery and crisp. Perfect for Halloween cookie trays or gift bags. A classic cookie dressed up for the season.
Get the Recipe: Black Bat Halloween Sugar Cookies

Halloween Dirt Cups

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

Layers of chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms make these cups fun and spooky. Easy to assemble and kid-friendly. They’re as playful as they are tasty. A Halloween classic.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Dirt Cups

Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreos

Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreos. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Oreos are dipped in chocolate and decorated with festive colors. Designs like mummies, pumpkins, or monsters make them extra fun. They’re crunchy, sweet, and easy to prepare in batches. A quick treat that looks impressive.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreos

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Classic Rice Krispie treats are cut into festive shapes and decorated with colorful icing or candy. They’re chewy, sweet, and fun to dress up for Halloween. A nostalgic favorite made spooky.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

Halloween Sprinkle Cookies

Halloween Sprinkle Cookies. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

Soft cookies are baked with festive Halloween sprinkles. They’re chewy, colorful, and simple to make. Great for parties or classroom treats. A cheerful addition to any Halloween spread.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Sprinkle Cookies

Hocus Pocus Halloween Milkshake

Hocus Pocus Halloween Milkshake. Photo credit: Trop Rockin.

This milkshake is colorful, over-the-top, and inspired by the movie. Swirls of whipped cream, candy, and sprinkles make it festive. Sweet and playful, it’s part dessert and part decoration. A magical treat for Halloween night.
Get the Recipe: Hocus Pocus Halloween Milkshake

Halloween Mummy Oreo Cookies

A hand holding a cookie decorated with white icing to resemble a mummy. Similar cookies are on the wooden surface below.
Halloween Mummy Oreo Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Oreos are dipped in white chocolate and decorated like mummies. Candy eyes peek out from under piped “bandages.” Crunchy, sweet, and simple, they’re perfect for kids’ parties. A quick no-bake Halloween treat.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Mummy Oreo Cookies

Halloween Cake Pops

Halloween Cake Pops. Photo credit: I Heart Nap Time.

Cake crumbs are mixed with frosting, rolled, and dipped in chocolate. They’re decorated with spooky designs like pumpkins, ghosts, or bats. Sweet, portable, and festive. A bite-sized favorite.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Cake Pops

Leftover Halloween Candy Brownies

Leftover Halloween Candy Brownies. Photo credit: Xoxo Bella.

Brownie batter is loaded with chopped leftover candy bars before baking. Each bite is gooey, chocolatey, and full of surprises. It’s a great way to use up extra candy. A rich, no-waste dessert idea.
Get the Recipe: Leftover Halloween Candy Brownies

Halloween Mummy Hand Pies

Halloween Mummy Hand Pies. Photo credit: xoxo Bella.

Pie crusts are filled with sweet fillings and decorated like mummies. They bake up flaky and golden with gooey centers. Fun to make and easy to serve individually. A spooky handheld dessert.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Mummy Hand Pies

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a white T-shirt and dark jeans, stands in a kitchen with a brick backsplash and stainless steel appliances. She is smiling and resting her hands on the counter.

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