By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 6, 2023
These Halloween Desserts are the perfect way to celebrate spooky season! Filled with chocolate, candy, pumpkin, and warm fall spices, these dessert recipes fit right in with any Halloween parties or festivities you have planned.
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Fun and Easy Dessert Ideas for Halloween
Every year, I look forward to all of my favorite Halloween recipes . Now I’m prepared to celebrate the most fun holiday of the fall season with these easy, cute, and spooky Halloween desserts! Bring out the ghosts, jack-o-lanterns, candy corn, and caramel apples, because it’s time to have a little fun.
October, aka Spooky Season, is the best time to enjoy fall flavors like pumpkin, apple, and warm spices. It’s also the best time to indulge in chocolate desserts inspired by your favorite Halloween candy.
Whether you’re planning a Halloween party, baking treats for the kids at school, or just making extra desserts to enjoy after a night of trick-or-treating, these festive ideas will all serve you well.
Graveyard Cupcakes
Spooky Halloween-themed Desserts
These fun dessert ideas really scream Halloween! If you like to get a little crafty and wow guests, these recipes are perfect for your Halloween-themed parties.
- Graveyard Cupcakes : These death-by-chocolate Halloween cupcakes are topped with fun “tombstones” made from chocolate-covered graham crackers. Get creative and write whatever you’d like on them!
- Oreo Spiders : These are so easy to make with the kids for parties or a fun weekend treat. Attach pretzels and candy to Oreo cookies to make these cute little Halloween spiders.
- Caramel Apples : It wouldn’t be a Halloween party without candied apples! Tart apples, sticky caramel, and chopped nuts are the best treat, and look great on the dessert table.
- Halloween Chex Mix : This snack mix is filled with candy corn, candy pumpkins, Reese’s pieces, fall-flavored cereal and Bugles, and topped with a brown sugar drizzle.
- Princess Leia Oreo Truffles : These little Oreo cookie truffles are decorated with chocolate and candy to look like Princess Leia–perfect to match any Star Wars costumes.
- Halloween Fudge : This easy fudge is filled with black and orange Halloween sprinkles and candy corn for a festive treat.
- Ghost Meringues : These simple white meringues look like the cutest, spookiest little ghosts!
- Mummy Buckeyes : Switch up the classic peanut butter Buckeyes with white chocolate and candy eyes to make them look like bite-sized mummies!
Oreo Spiders
Pumpkin-filled Dessert Recipes
Autumn is all about the pumpkin, and these tasty desserts are the perfect way to enjoy it. Eat these treats while carving your jack-o-lanterns!
- Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies : Filled with plenty of pumpkin and chocolate chips, these soft, warm cookies are great for Halloween.
- Pumpkin Cake Bars : These cake-y bars are perfectly-spiced and topped with cream cheese frosting. This recipe makes plenty, so it’s good for a crowd.
- Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake : Ooey-gooey pumpkin filling is layered with yellow cake to make this easy Halloween dessert.
- Pumpkin Brownies : A creamy pumpkin mixture is hidden inside these chocolatey brownies to make one of the best Halloween desserts!
- Pumpkin Pie Dessert Lasagna : Graham cracker crust, ladyfingers, pumpkin puree , Cool Whip, and more are layered together to make this impressive dessert.
Pumpkin Brownies
Easy Desserts for a Halloween Party
No matter how last-minute your party comes together, these quick and easy desserts filled with candy, chocolate, and cookies will save Halloween.
- Soft Sugar Cookies : A simple sugar cookie is one of the fastest and easiest desserts you can make–they’re ready in 25 minutes! Frost and decorate as you please to make them Halloween-themed.
- Buckeye Candy : There’s no baking required for this classic peanut butter and chocolate candy!
- Oreo Balls : You only need 3 ingredients to make this no-bake dessert. A creamy, crumbly cookie mixture is dipped in chocolate to make a poppable treat!
- Millionaire Bars : Shortbread cookie, homemade caramel , and chocolate are layered together to make a dessert bar that tastes like a candy bar.
- Oreo Rice Krispie Treats : 5 ingredients and a few minutes are all you need to prepare these cookies n’ cream treats for a a Halloween party.
- Chocolate Chip PB Blondies : Brownies are great, but these chewy peanut butter-filled blondies make a nice balance to all the Halloween chocolate you’ll be consuming.
Candy Rice Krispie Treats
Desserts Made with Halloween Candy
Put all that Halloween candy to good use and make these easy, fun, and chocolate-filled dessert recipes. Don’t let a single peanut butter cup, Snickers, or M&M go to waste!
- Peanut Butter Cup Fudge : This white chocolate fudge is sweet and creamy, with chunks of peanut butter cups mixed right in.
- Candy Rice Krispie Treats : Everyone loves rice krispies treats, but this version is even better for Halloween because it’s loaded with candy (Twix, Snickers, M&Ms, and pb cups).
- M&M Brownie Cookies : Chewy brownie batter cookies are stuffed with M&Ms for an easy dessert that’s just perfect for Halloween festivities.
- Snickers Cookie Bars : Inspired by a classic candy bar, combine layers of shortbread, caramel, chocolate, and peanuts to make this homemade dessert.
- Peanut Butter Cup Cookies : Bake some of those mini Reese’s cups into peanut butter cookie dough to make these fun cookies.
- Twix Cookies : Chocolate and caramel are baked into sugar cookie dough to make these little Twix cups.
- Peanut Butter Cup Brownies : These fudgy brownies are stuffed with peanut butter cups and peanut butter chips. It’s the perfect dessert for Halloween night!
Caramel Candied Apples
Halloween Party Snacks and Treats
Whether you’re planning a costume party for adults only, or a fun Halloween party for the kids, these sweet and savory treats will give people something to snack on.
- Chocolate Covered Pretzels : This super easy, sweet and salty snack is always a hit at parties. Decorate with candies, nuts, sprinkles, and more to make them Halloween-themed.
- Puppy Chow : Classic puppy chow is coated with chocolate, peanut butter, and powdered sugar to make an irresistible snack mix.
- Crockpot Turtle Candy : Chocolate- and caramel-coated pecans are made in a slow cooker for an easy Halloween party treat.
- Cookies and Cream Popcorn : If you need a last-minute snack for a party or scary movie night, mix chocolate and Oreo cookies into a bowl of buttery popcorn!
- Crockpot Candied Nuts : A variety of nuts are cooked up in a sweet and savory mix with brown sugar, butter, and spices. It’s a nice, warm snack for chilly Halloween night gatherings!
Now that you have plenty of easy and spooky Halloween desserts to make, you can plan the funnest festivities to celebrate. And if you need some fun drinks and cocktails for your Halloween party, make a batch of this pumpkin pie punch , pumpkin jell-o shots , or this Cotton Candy Martini (there’s a kid-friendly version too).
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
