20 Easy Halloween Dessert Ideas for Parties and Kids

Fun Halloween desserts are the best to make with kids, whether at home, for school parties, or just for a little spooky fun. From mini Halloween desserts to bigger spooky Halloween desserts, these treats add flavor and excitement to any Halloween dinner or Halloween party menu.

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I mixed a few of my own family recipes with favorites from some of my blogging friends. Every one of these Halloween themed desserts is easy to make yourself, whether it’s for a Halloween party, a school event, or a movie night at home.

Our Not So Scary Halloween Traditions

When Jim and I were little, Halloween was simple. Our parents dressed us up, and we walked to the neighbors’ houses to trick or treat.

We carved pumpkins at the kitchen table and scooped out all the seeds. Then we roasted them in the oven for a salty snack. I still make my butter-roasted pumpkin seeds every fall.

When our own three kids came along, we kept every one of those traditions. They wore friendly costumes, and we only visited the neighbors we knew. Our house was full of pumpkins and fall decorations, but nothing too scary.

I will never forget our first Halloween with our oldest daughter. The neighbors at the end of our road invited us in, and we all got busy chatting. When we looked over, she had unwrapped a piece of candy and had chocolate all over her face and hands.

That is the kind of Halloween memory I hope you make too. You won’t find anything too creepy on this list. These are fun Halloween desserts for cozy fall nights with your family.

This year, I’m making my baked apple cider donuts and maple caramel sauce. We’re having our neighbors over for a thank you dinner. They watch our dog whenever we’re gone for the day, so they deserve a treat!

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Easy Ghost Hot Dogs with Crescent Rolls

I know your kids will love these Easy Ghost Hot Dogs with Crescent Rolls. I made them with my granddaughters. They went so fast I had to make a second batch.

Baked Apple Cider Cake Mix Donuts with Maple Glaze

These Baked Apple Cider Donuts tart with a boxed cake mix, so they come together fast on a busy fall afternoon. The maple glaze is the best part.

These are the donuts I’m making for our neighbor thank you dinner this year. They taste like a trip to the apple orchard, right from your own kitchen.

Easy Halloween Marshmallow Popcorn Balls (No Corn Syrup)

My Halloween Marshmallow Popcorn Balls are made with just butter, marshmallows, and popcorn, no corn syrup needed. They’re soft, chewy, and so easy to stir together.

Stir in Halloween sprinkles, candy eyes, or candy corn while they’re still warm. This is easy Halloween food the kids can help make for a class party or a family movie night.

Apple Cider Fall Cupcakes

These Apple Cider Fall Cupcakes taste like a cool fall day at the cider mill. A swirl of creamy frosting on top is all they need.

I love having them with my Halloween themed desserts for anyone who wants something cozy instead of creepy.

Fun Halloween Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow Frosting

These Fun Halloween Rice Krispie Treats get a thick layer of marshmallow frosting and a handful of candy corn on top.

They’re one of the easiest Halloween treats for kids, and they cut into neat squares that travel well to school parties.

Easy Maple Syrup Caramel Sauce Homemade Recipe

This Easy Maple Syrup Caramel Sauce iis the other half of our neighbor dinner plan. It’s rich and smooth, with a warm maple flavor.

Set it out with sliced apples as a fun Halloween food dip, or drizzle it over the apple cider donuts.

Halloween Calendar Coloring Pages and Party Templates

I know these aren’t desserts, but my Halloween Calendar Coloring Pages and Party Templates are a big help on party day.

The kids can color while you set out the treats, and the templates make planning your Halloween party food so much easier.

Easy and Spooky Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreos

These Easy and Spooky Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreos get little mummy wraps and spiderwebs piped on with white icing.

Halloween Oreos are one of the easiest no-bake treats to make with kids, and they disappear fast at a class party.

Black Velvet Cupcakes Recipe

These Black Velvet Cupcakes are dark, rich, and a little dramatic on a Halloween party dessert table.

A tall swirl of black frosting and a sprinkle of edible glitter is all the decorating they need.

Witch Hat Cookies

These Witch Hat Cookies are made with just Oreos, frosting, sprinkles, and a chocolate kiss.

There’s no baking at all, which makes them one of my favorite cute Halloween treats for school parties.

Easy Ghost Brownies with Marshmallows – Cute Halloween Treats!

These Easy Ghost Brownies with Marshmallows start with a fudgy pan of brownies and a marshmallow ghost on each square.

Halloween brownies are always the first thing gone at a party, and these little ghost faces are cute, not creepy.

No-Bake Halloween Ghost Cookies with Milanos

These No-Bake Halloween Ghost Cookies with Milanos aare my pick for a last-minute Halloween treat.

Dip them in white chocolate, add little faces, and you have Halloween party treats ready in no time.

Easy Halloween Bundt Cake

This Easy Halloween Bundt Cake makes a pretty centerpiece for your Halloween dessert table.

A chocolate glaze, marshmallow ghosts, and candy pumpkins on top keep this Halloween cake fun for the kids and easy for you.

Ghost Marshmallow Popcorn Balls

These Ghost Marshmallow Popcorn Balls are dipped in white chocolate and finished with candy eyes. They’re spooky desserts that are more cute than scary.

If your family loves my popcorn balls at the top of this list, this ghost version is a fun one to try next.

Mummy Halloween Brownies

These Mummy Halloween Brownies are fudgy squares wrapped in white frosting bandages with two candy eyes peeking out.

Mummy brownies are simple enough for the kids to decorate themselves, which is half the fun.

Nutter Butter Mummies

These Nutter Butter Mummies are Nutter Butter cookies dipped in white chocolate with drizzled bandages and candy eyes.

They’re a quick no-bake Halloween dessert idea, and they’re perfect for packing into little bags for friends and neighbors.

Spider Web Cake Mix Cookies to Make this Halloween

These Spider Web Cake Mix Cookies start with a boxed cake mix, so the dough is ready fast.

The kids love piping on the webs, and Halloween spider cookies always get a smile at a class party.

Halloween Lush

This colorful Halloween Lush dessert is a layered dessert with an Oreo crust, creamy pudding, and whipped topping in orange, green, and purple.

It feeds a crowd, so it’s one of the best Halloween party desserts for a potluck or a big family party.

Halloween Puppy Chow

This colorful Halloween Puppy Chow is a sweet and salty mix of powdered sugar coated cereal, pretzels, and Halloween candy.

Scoop it into little bags for school parties, or set out a big bowl for a family movie night.

Halloween Trail Mix Recipe

This Halloween Trail Mix Recipe is pretzels, peanuts, and candy tossed together in just a few minutes.

It’s an easy Halloween party snack that kids and grownups grab by the handful.

Black Cocoa Cake – Black Velvet Cake Recipe

This Black Cocoa Cake igets its deep, dark color from black cocoa powder.

It’s one of the more elegant Halloween desserts on this list, and a lovely choice for a grown up Halloween party.

Halloween Dessert Ideas Frequently Asked Questions

I hope these fun Halloween desserts help you make a few sweet memories this fall. Maybe it’s a class party, a neighbor dinner, or a quiet night carving pumpkins with your kids.

Whatever you make, enjoy every sticky, chocolatey minute. I’d love to hear which treat your family makes first.