15 Halloween Desserts That Are Frightfully Easy To Make

Halloween Spider Cookies
Photo: Micah A. Leal

Trick or treat? When it comes to Halloween desserts, we are all about the treats. As leaves start to change and grumblings of ghosts come to fruition, all we can think about are sweets. From candy corn to pumpkin flavored everything, we confess that there's no such thing as too many confections this time of year. We love to ogle at the big bags of candy in the grocery store and all of the seasonal pre-made treats, but there are times where you just have to grab your cauldron and make something from scratch. With all of the costume parties and classroom happenings this spooky season, we have put together some of our favorite easy-to-make, shareable and relatively portable sweets to help you and those you love celebrate. Whether you are into treats that give you the creepy crawlies, like these spider cookies, or just want an easy dessert full of fall flavor, we have got you covered. Beware! These treats will only last seconds after you serve them.

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Spider Web Cookies

Spider Web Cookies
Zoe Denenberg; Prop Styling: Rachel Mulcahy

Recipe: Spider Web Cookies

Looking for a treat that is perfect for a costume party or an elegant, spooky black-and-white dinner party? Look no further than these delightful spider web cookies. We created the unique webbing effect with just two icing colors and a toothpick.

Tip: Follow this guide to get the perfect shade of black food coloring.

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Pumpkin Spice Heath Cake

Pumpkin Spice-Heath Cake
Alison Miksch

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Heath Cake

Halloween and candy go hand-in-hand, and this delightful recipe is no exception. Satisfy your sweet tooth and pumpkin fix in just one bite. Toffee bits are mixed into the pumpkin cake batter and Heath English Toffee Bar garnishes the spiced frosting.

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Candy Apples

Homemade Candy Apple
Micah Leal

Recipe: Candy Apples

When it comes to fall treats, few things are more nostalgic than the classic candy apple. With the bright red, pull-your-fillings-out candy coating, kids and adults a like will love this easy-to-make treat.

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Halloween Spider Cookies

Halloween Spider Cookies
Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Halloween Spider Cookies

These little creepy crawlers are precious! Decorated with a chocolate truffle, these treats are the cousin of the long-time favorite peanut butter kiss cookies (also known as the peanut butter blossom).

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Pumpkin Dump Cake

Pumpkin Dump Cake
Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Pumpkin Dump Cake

If you are looking for the perfect cake to curl up with while watching Hocus Pocus, try this delicious, easy treat. For this recipe, we make our equivalent to a pumpkin pie filling and then sprinkle the filling with boxed cake mix and melted butter. It doesn't get easier than a dump cake!

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Homemade Candy Corn

Homemade Candy Corn
Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Homemade Candy Corn

Is candy a dessert? The verdict is still out on that one as is our feelings on this festive treat. However, you cannot have Halloween without candy corn. While making your own candy might sound daunting, with a little bit of patience this treat will come together easily. Decorate some of the other recipes from this list with this homemade confection, or just enjoy it on its own.

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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Southern Living

Recipe: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

While this treat has its beginnings up north, we've put a Southern spin on it by showcasing our love of pumpkin. Fun to eat and super portable, this dessert might just be more popular than what's in your candy bowl.

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Halloween Cake Pops

Halloween Cake Pops
Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Halloween Cake Pops

With store-bought ingredients, these creative cake pops are a snap to put together. Perfect for impressing at school parties or neighborhood get-togethers, kids and parents will all be tricked by this treat.

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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Photographer: Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Erin Merhar; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee

Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Full of fall flavors, these mini cheesecakes with a dollop homemade maple whipped cream will be a delight for all. Decorate these personal-sized cakes with your favorite Halloween candy or sprinkles for some extra holiday flair.

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Milky Way Cake

Milky Way Cake
Alison Miksch

Recipe: Milky Way Cake

During Halloween season, sometimes we start grabbing bags of candy from the grocery shelves a little bit too early. When that happens, instead of eating pieces of candy off-hand, turn your favorite candy into a dessert to share.

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Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies

cowboy cookies on an orange platter with glasses of milk around
Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle,Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn

Recipe: Laura Bush's Cowboy Cookies

If your kiddo is dressing up as a cowboy or cowgirl for Halloween, you might want to rustle up a batch of these cookies to go along with the theme. Aside from enjoying the cookies, you will also love the story behind this dessert.

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Slice and Bake Sugar Cookie Bites

Slice-and-Bake Sugar Cookie Bites
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Slice and Bake Sugar Cookie Bites

A quick color change and these brightly colored, festive cookies will be perfect for Halloween. Just use an assortment of purple, black, orange and green sprinkles and you have a perfectly bewitching treat that even the pickiest of eaters will love.

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Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies

Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

Recipe: Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies

These easy homemade treats look just like little haystacks, and while they are not spooky, they remind us of childhood hayrides. Pair these cookies with a sliced apple and thank us later.

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Apple Pie Cookies

Apple Pie Cookies
Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Apple Pie Cookies

Do not worry, this pie is not like the ones from Sweeney Todd! Made with canned apple filling, these cookies are a simple bite that makes a sweet ending to any meal.

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Snickers Cake

Snickers Cake
Alison Miksch

Recipe: Snickers Cake

We will never snicker at this delicious cake! Made with boxed cake mix and pieces of Snickers in the cake as well as for garnish, this cake is as easy to make as it is festive.

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