Ghostly Goodies – 15 Fun Halloween Treat Ideas
Ghosts have been haunting Halloween fun for generations, from fluttering costumes to dropcloth ghosts swaying in the freeze. These classic spooks are instantly recognizable and simple to create, which makes them the perfect inspiration for family-friendly Halloween treats.
Today I am sharing a gathering of ghostly goodies, from fluffy frosting ghosts you can dip into, strawberries dressed up in white chocolate, and even some easy-to-do mashed potato ghosts that bring a little frightful fun at Halloween dinner. This round up has 15 treats that are more adorable than scary, and I am certain your friends and family will enjoy any of these spooky snacks.
1. Brownie Bite Ghosts
It’s Always Autumn shares these little brownie bites with a simple swirl of white frosting and candy eyes to turn them into adorable mini ghosts. They are bite-sized, fun, and just spooky enough to be a hit at any Halloween party, especially for kids.
2. Ghost Brownies
Amanda’s classic fudgy brownies are topped with delicious swirls of white frosting and those cute candy eyes to create little ghosts. They are simple to make, and kids are sure to love them.
3. Strawberry Ghosts
On The Craft Patch Blog, plump strawberries dress up for Halloween by slipping into white chocolate “ghost costumes.” These playful little ghosts are a fun way to serve fruit during spooky season.
4. Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies
On Hunny I’m Home DIY, peanut-shaped Nutter Butter cookies get a spooky upgrade when they’re dipped in white chocolate and finished with candy eyes. This ghostly great is easy to put together, no-bake, and great on any Halloween dessert tray.
5 . Two-Ingredient – Cinnamon Roll Ghosts
This second recipe from Oh Hunny I’m Home DIY is made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, which are baked, then topped with swoops of icing and candy eyes to resemble ghosts. They’re warm, sweet, and make a fun Halloween breakfast that’s both festive and easy to do
6. Ghost Halloween Frosting Board
On Glue Sticks and Gumdrop, a simple dessert board turns spooky by piling ghostly-shaped frosting, cookies, and dippers. Perfect for a Halloween movie night at home.
Chocolate Covered Banana Ghosts
On One Little Project, banana halves are dipped into creamy white chocolate, dotted with mini chocolate chips for eyes, and they end up looking like sweet little ghosts. Another Halloween treat with fruit that feels festive and fun.
8. Chocolate Dipped Ghost Wafer Cookies
On The Merry Thought Blog, simple wafer cookies are dipped in smooth white chocolate and given candy eyes, and just like that, they become playful little ghosts.
9. Boo Berry Hand Pie
Annika Eats created this recipe for Boo Berry Hand Pies made with blueberry jam and flaky pastry. They bake up golden and crisp with fun little ghost faces, making them perfect for lunch boxes for families.
10. Mashed Potato Ghosts
Spend with Pennies shares her idea for creamy mashed potatoes piped into ghost shapes and then with fun little faces (zucchini). These potato ghosts turn any everyday recipe into a Halloween dinner.
11. Rice Krispies Treat Ghosts
How to Make Cereal Treats shares this recipe for Rice Krispies treats with the addition of white chocolate and little chocolate chip eyes. This recipe is perfect for Halloween parties at schools. They are Halloween spooky, crunchy, and fun.
12. Spooky Halloween Ghost Cupcakes
These sweet and moist apple cupcakes from TY Berry Much look so excited to see you with their little flag waving.
13. Fudge Ghosts
These little fudge ghosts made by How to Make Easy Fudge are made with swirling creamy white chocolate fudge, whimsical, easy to make, and a fun addition to a lunch box or Halloween dessert table.
14. Black Cocoa Halloween Layer Ghost Cake
A large three-layer black cocoa cake is such a showstopper for Halloween. I think the web around the outside of the cake makes it even more dramatically spooky. I need to give credit for this cake to Barley and Sage, I wish I had thought of it.
15. Boo-tiful Popcorn Ghosts
Popcorn ball ghosts made with marshmallows, you can use regular popcorn, or pink popcorn for these easy-to-put-together ghostly goodies.
Whether you’re planning a party, making a special Halloween dinner, or just looking for something fun to create with the kids, these ghostly treats are sure to bring smiles. I hope you discovered a new idea here that inspired you to whip up something for your own Halloween celebration.
Happy Haunting, Leanna.
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