9 Easy Halloween Dessert Table Recipes for Your Spooky Party

Halloween desserts are all about fun, creativity, and flavor. These nine spooky-sweet recipes strike the perfect balance — they’re easy to make, look festive, and bring that Halloween magic to any party table. From ghostly pretzel rods to rich pumpkin brownie bites, every treat here adds just the right amount of “boo” to your bash.

Quick Summary

These nine Halloween desserts — including fudge, cookies, cheesecakes, and brownies — are simple, crowd-pleasing, and packed with spooky flair. Each recipe uses accessible ingredients and fun seasonal touches like candy corn, pumpkin, and chocolate. Great for parties, potlucks, or just festive baking fun at home.

1. Candy Corn Fudge for Halloween

Sweet, colorful, and eye-catching — this layered fudge is a Halloween must-have. The orange, yellow, and white stripes mimic classic candy corn, making it both nostalgic and delicious.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Orange and yellow food coloring

Instructions:

  1. Line a square pan with parchment paper.
  2. Melt white chocolate chips and condensed milk together until smooth.
  3. Divide into three bowls, tint two with food coloring.
  4. Pour yellow layer first, then orange, then white.
  5. Chill until set, slice into squares, and serve.

2. Monster Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween

These gooey, crispy squares are given a spooky twist with candy eyes and colorful chocolate coating. Perfect for kids and quick to make in big batches.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 package marshmallows
  • Candy melts (green, purple, orange)
  • Candy eyeballs

Instructions:

  1. Melt butter and marshmallows, then mix in cereal.
  2. Press into a greased pan and let cool slightly.
  3. Cut into squares, dip in melted candy melts, and add candy eyes.

3. Ghost Pretzel Rods for Halloween

Crunchy pretzels coated in smooth white chocolate make the perfect ghostly snack. They’re simple, festive, and so fun to decorate.

Ingredients:

  • Pretzel rods
  • White chocolate or candy melts
  • Mini chocolate chips for eyes

Instructions:

  1. Dip each pretzel rod into melted white chocolate.
  2. Lay on parchment paper and add chocolate chip eyes before they set.
  3. Chill for 10 minutes before serving.

4. Spiderweb Cupcakes for Halloween

Chocolate cupcakes topped with a web of vanilla frosting create a hauntingly delicious dessert centerpiece.

Ingredients:

  • Chocolate cake mix (or homemade batter)
  • Buttercream frosting
  • Black decorating gel

Instructions:

  1. Bake cupcakes and cool completely.
  2. Frost with white buttercream.
  3. Pipe concentric circles of black gel, then drag a toothpick outward to form webs.

5. Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes for Halloween

Creamy, spiced, and bite-sized — these mini cheesecakes are pure fall flavor in every mouthful.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp butter, melted
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions:

  1. Combine crumbs and butter; press into mini muffin liners.
  2. Beat cream cheese, pumpkin, sugar, and spice until smooth.
  3. Spoon over crusts and bake at 325°F for 15–18 minutes. Chill before serving.

6. Candy Apple Bites for Halloween

These mini caramel apple bites are a fun, no-mess version of the fair favorite — easy to pop and share!

Ingredients:

  • Green apples, sliced into chunks
  • Caramel candies
  • Chopped nuts or sprinkles

Instructions:

  1. Insert toothpicks into apple pieces.
  2. Melt caramel candies, dip apple bites, and roll in toppings.
  3. Let set on parchment before serving.

7. Chocolate-Covered Eyeballs for Halloween

Creepy yet delicious, these peanut butter truffle “eyeballs” add a bit of fun fright to your table.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • White chocolate
  • Blue/green chocolate discs for pupils

Instructions:

  1. Mix peanut butter, butter, and sugar into a dough. Roll into balls.
  2. Dip in melted white chocolate, add candy “iris,” and chill until set.

8. Bat Cookies for Halloween

Soft chocolate cookies transformed into cute little bats — these are perfect for a themed dessert platter.

Ingredients:

  • Chocolate cookie dough
  • Mini Oreos (split for wings)
  • Candy eyes

Instructions:

  1. Bake cookies and let cool.
  2. Press two Oreo halves into the sides for wings.
  3. Add candy eyes with a dot of frosting.

9. Pumpkin Brownie Bites for Halloween

Rich, fudgy brownies with a pumpkin swirl bring together the best fall flavors — chocolate and spice.

Ingredients:

  • 1 box brownie mix
  • ½ cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg

Instructions:

  1. Prepare brownie mix as directed.
  2. Swirl in pumpkin puree mixed with spices.
  3. Bake as mini bites and cool before serving.

Final Thoughts

Halloween desserts don’t have to be complicated — they just need to be festive, flavorful, and fun. These easy dessert table ideas guarantee a spooky-good time with minimal stress. So grab your favorite candies, cue up the Halloween playlist, and let your kitchen become the sweetest haunted house on the block.