60 Best Halloween Desserts That Are Sweet and Scary
Frightful treats to celebrate October 31st!
It's time to start the countdown until spooky season! We're already fantasizing about fun Halloween costumes, unpacking the boxes of Halloween decorations and planning a truly epic Halloween party. But everyone knows that the dessert table is the real life of the party, which is why we've rounded up the best Halloween desserts to serve at this year's bash. Whether you prefer cookies, Halloween cakes, ice cream, spooky cupcakes, donuts or even homemade candy, there's bound to be some perfect desserts here for you and your guests.
Some of these treats are super simple, while others take a bit more time to prep (we promise, they're worth it!). You can put your decor skills to the test by making an iconic Frankenstein cake or quickly whip up a batch of chocolatey cookies with marshmallow spider webs on top! Whichever desserts you choose to debut at your Halloween bash, you can't go wrong with these sweet and spooky treats.
If you need even more Halloween menu inspiration, be sure to bookmark our roundups of Halloween snacks, Halloween dinner ideas, and even some non-candy Halloween treats if you're hosting a whole day of feasting!
Spiderweb Chocolate Cookies
These crackly chocolate cookies are covered with melty marshmallows for a spooky Halloween dessert that's simple to make.
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Frog and Lily Pad Mochi Cupcakes
For a whimsical Halloween dessert, whip up these creative cupcakes. They're made with mochiko (a sweet rice flour), matcha and mini chocolate frogs.
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Mushroom Meringues
Think mushrooms don't have a place on the dessert table? Take a closer look: These fungi are actually mini-meringues made with sugar, vanilla extract and bittersweet chocolate.
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Forbidden Apples
Dare to take a bite out these forbidden apples? You should because these apples are dipped in black-dye candy coating and sprinkled with shredded coconut.
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Chocolate Pretzel Webs
An easy craft to make with kids and a tasty treat! Pipe melted chocolate on pretzel sticks and you have a fun dessert for Halloween.
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Dip-Dyed Donuts
Use gel food coloring to make the glaze, swirl it around and dip the no-fry, pumpkin cake donuts right in — voila!
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Chocolate-Candy Pretzel Tart
Use your leftover candy from Halloween to make this chocolatey tart! We recommend using Kit Kats, Twix bars and M&M's.
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Black Chocolate Cake
This rich chocolate bundt is scarily good on its own, but top it with slime-green icing and edible flowers for a Halloween masterpiece.
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Double Chocolate Cookie Bark
Spread melted white chocolate on chocolate cookies for a tasty treat that might even awaken the dead.
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White Chocolate Ghosts
It only takes three steps to make these sweet white chocolate ghosts!
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Green Matcha Popcorn
Give popcorn a sweet green twist by adding matcha powder and confectioners' sugar.
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Meringue Ghost Tarts
Decadent chocolate and caramel make this treat devilishly delicious while the meringue ghosts are frighteningly festive!
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Cookie Bat Cupcakes
Deck out vibrant cupcakes with completely edible spooky bat decorations.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread
Halloween treating should start first thing in the a.m., with a tasty slice of chocolately pumpkin bread.
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Moss Cookies
Top sugar cookies with green frosting and crumbled graham crackers for a unique Halloween treat.
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I See You Halloween Snack Mix
We see you, puppy chow. And we raise you this spooky, eyeball-studded Halloween version that’s gluten-free, too!
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RELATED: 25 Gluten-Free Desserts That Will Be the Hit of Any Party
Spider Web Cake
If you dare … try black cocoa powder for this spooky surprise-inside sweet with a crushed Oreo cookie frosting.
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Halloween Cake Pops
Cake crumbs mixed with buttercream frosting and dunked in melted chocolate is an easy Halloween treat with zero tricks. Promise!
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Black Cat Cookies
You'll be really lucky if these black cocoa cookie cats cross your path at Halloween.
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Spooky Brownies
Need a last-minute dessert for your Halloween party? Decorate brownies (homemade or store-bought!) with cut-out white fondant.
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