8 Spooktacular Halloween Treat Recipes
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to get into the spirit with some delightfully spooky treats! Whether you’re planning a spooky gathering, a festive work party, or simply want to thrill your family with edible experiments, getting creative in the kitchen can make this Halloween unforgettable. We have compiled a list of 8 spooky treats that will truly wow your family and friends.
1. Graveyard Brownies
Is your Halloween gathering lacking in frightful flavors? Do you need a bewitching boost to bring it back to life? We’re here to save the day—these brownies are the ultimate dessert for your Halloween bash! They’re not only scrumptious but also a fun treat to impress your guests! For an added touch of creativity, consider adding some white cotton candy to mimic the "fog" around your spooky brownie graveyard. You will need:
- Brownie Mix
- Milano cookies
- Oreo Cookies
- Black decorating gel/icing in a tube
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2. Frankenstein Cupcakes
Get ready to unleash your inner mad scientist with these delightfully creepy Frankenstein cupcakes! Perfect for any Halloween party, these enchanting treats are sure to be a hit among ghouls and goblins of all ages. This moist and flavorful chocolate cupcake is topped with vibrant green frosting that’ll make even Frankenstein green with envy. You will need:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, 240 grams
- ¾ cup cocoa powder, natural unsweetened or dutch processed cocoa powder, 63 grams
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules such as Folger’s, optional
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature, 1/2 cup
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup hot tap water
Find the recipe HERE:
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3. Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
Are you ready to add a little crunch and a lot of fun to your Halloween festivities? Look no further than these delightful Halloween Rice Krispie Treats! These treats are not only easy to make, but they are also the perfect canvas for your creativity, allowing you to incorporate all the spooky charms of the season. You can make zombies, black cats, mummies, and more! You will need:
Zombie Rice Krispie Treat:
- 5 Rice Krispies Treats (homemade or packaged)
- 1 cup vibrant green candy melts
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 5 semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Handful chocolate jimmies
- 10 pink confetti sprinkles
Black Cat Rice Krispie Treat
- 5 Rice Krispies Treats
- 1 cup milk, semi-sweet, or dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 10 edible candy eyes
- Handful White Jimmies
- 5 heart sprinkles
Mummy Rice Krispie Treat
- 5 Rice Krispies Treats
- 1 and 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 10 black sugar pearl sprinkles
Find the recipe HERE:
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4. Blueberry Mummy Muffins
Unwrap the fun with these delicious Halloween themed muffins packed with blueberries and topped with cream cheese frosting made to mimic the mummy’s face. You will need:
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
- 1 cup whole-wheat flour (see Cook's Note)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest and 2 teaspoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg plus 3 large egg yolks, beaten to blend
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5. Spiderweb Chocolate Cookies
Gather 'round, cookie lovers and Halloween enthusiasts! These Spiderweb Cookies perfectly blend the fun and festive spirit of the holiday with delightful flavors. These cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering! These cookies perfectly blend the marshmallows with chocolate.
- 1 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. espresso powder
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 c. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 c. packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp. whole milk
- 2 c. mini marshmallows
Find the recipe HERE:
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6. Red Velvet Vampire Cupcakes
Sink your fangs into these delicious Red Velvet Vampire Cupcakes! Fans of Twilight, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Vampire Diaries – take notes! You will need:
- 1 ¾ cup cake flour (see Cook’s Note)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring, plus a drop for the filling
- 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- Once 3-ounce semisweet chocolate bar
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 cup raspberry jam
Find the recipe HERE:
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7. Jack Skellington Cake Pops
You and the kids are going to love these Jack Skellington cake pops inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas! To make them really stand out, make sure to get some black and white washi tape at your local craft store to be Jack’s classic “suit.” You will need:
- 1 9 x 13 Cake – Baked (This recipe uses Devil’s Food)
- 2 Tablespoons Frosting (This recipe uses Chocolate)
- Black cookie icing
- Candy Melts – Black and Bright White
- Lollipop sticks
- Black and white Striped Washi Tape
- Toothpicks (To help draw face stitching better)
Find the recipe HERE
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8. Jack-O’-Lantern Sandwich Cookies
These pumpkin sugar cookies are filled with a creamy cheese frosting, making them an ideal treat for your Halloween celebration! You can carve Jack-O'-Lantern faces into them or embellish them with royal icing—the possibilities are endless! You will need:
For the chocolate sugar cookies:
- 2 1/2 cups (318 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder*
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 sticks (170 grams) unsalted butter, at cool room temperature
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, at cool room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups (188 grams) powdered sugar, sifted (don't skip sifting!)
- A few drops of Orange gel food coloring
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Some more tips
Presentation is everything when it comes to Halloween treats! Serve your creations on spooky black platters or add special touches like gummy spiders crawling over your dessert spread. Cupcake stands can be transformed into scary graveyards with chocolate crumbs for “dirt” and tiny tombstones made of fondant. Don’t forget about creative labeling: use spooky fonts and ghostly symbols to bring your treats to life.
This Halloween, let your imagination run wild in the kitchen! With these creative recipes, you’re bound to make memories that will last long after the last piece of candy has been devoured. So, grab your apron, summon your creativity, and prepare for a ghoulishly delightful Halloween feast that will enchant your family and friends! 🕷️🎃👻