14 Easy Halloween Treats and Party Food Ideas
These easy Halloween treats are the ones I make every October for class parties, trick-or-treat nights and Halloween movie nights at home. Most are no-bake, a lot of them are fun for kids to help decorate, and there’s a mix of sweet treats and savory party food so you can put together a full Halloween spread.
Growing up in Ireland, Halloween was more about homemade costumes and a few sweets, so I’ve gone all in on it since moving to Atlanta. Start with my Pretzel Spider Webs and Monster Marshmallows, which take minutes, and finish with a bowl of Colcannon for dinner, the way we do it back home.
Pretzel Spider Webs
These chocolate-dipped pretzel spider webs take about 15 minutes and look great on a Halloween party platter or school snack table. The salty pretzels and sweet chocolate are a great mix, and a candy spider or two finishes them off.
Monster Marshmallows
Monster Marshmallows are a favorite in our house. They’re marshmallows wrapped in fruit roll-up bandages, dipped in chocolate and sprinkles and finished with candy eyes. They’re great for doing with kids, and no two look the same.
Rice Krispie Pumpkins
Rice Krispie Pumpkins are a classic no-bake Halloween treat. Made with marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and a bit of food coloring, they’re shaped into pumpkins and finished with pretzel stalks and icing leaves. I love making these in October when we want something easy but festive.
👉 Get the full recipe here
Monster Treats
These are like spooky cereal bars, only better. They’re loaded with candy eyes, sprinkles, and a colorful drizzle that makes them party-ready in no time. Plus, they hold their shape really well, so they’re great for lunchboxes or individually wrapped party bags.
Here’s how to make them
Candy Corn Fudge
This is the treat I always end up gifting or bringing to Halloween parties. Candy Corn Fudge is layers of white, orange and yellow fudge that look just like candy corn. It sets beautifully and it’s super sweet, which is exactly what you want in a Halloween treat.
Get the Candy Corn Fudge recipe
Oreo Cupcakes
Soft chocolate cupcakes loaded with chopped Oreos and topped with a big swirl of cookies and cream frosting. Set an Oreo spider on top with a handful of Halloween sprinkles and they turn into a fun party treat. A simple bake the whole family will go for.
Get the Oreo Cupcakes recipe
Oreo Spider Cookies
An easy no-bake Halloween treat made from whole Oreos with chocolate stick legs and little candy eyes. They are quick to put together and always a hit with kids. Great for class parties, lunch boxes, or a spooky dessert table.
Get the Oreo Spider Cookies recipe
Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls
Not everything at a Halloween party has to be sweet. These little cheddar and cream cheese balls are rolled in crushed cheese crackers with pretzel stems so they look like tiny pumpkins. I first made them for a Halloween party and they were gone in minutes.
Nutella Stuffed Reese’s Cookies
Big cookies with a Nutella center, topped with chopped Reese’s peanut butter cups and a chocolate drizzle. They’re a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy after trick-or-treating. Get the Nutella Stuffed Reese’s Cookies recipe
Colcannon
Photo Credit: Tessie’s Table
In Ireland, colcannon is the traditional Halloween dinner. It’s creamy mashed potatoes with cabbage and plenty of butter, and families used to hide a coin or a ring in it for luck. Serve it before the treats come out for a little Irish Halloween at home. Get the Colcannon recipe
Ghost Brownies
These spooky little brownies are topped with marshmallow ghosts and only require a few simple ingredients. You can start with a box brownie mix and then decorate with melted chocolate and marshmallows to give them their ghostly faces.
See the full recipe here.
Halloween Dipped Oreos
Chocolate-covered Halloween Oreos are a go-to for fast, festive treats. These are dipped in orange, purple, or green candy melts and topped with sprinkles or candy eyes. Super fun and no baking required.
Get the instructions here
Strawberry Ghosts
If you want something a little fruity but still on-theme, these Strawberry Ghosts are a great pick. The strawberries are dipped in white chocolate and decorated with chocolate faces. Simple, cute, and always a hit on a Halloween tray.
Make them with this recipe
Black Cat Cookies
These soft chocolate cookies are shaped and decorated to look like black cats, complete with candy eyes and licorice whiskers. They’re great if you want a baked option that’s still fun and playful for Halloween.
Here’s the recipe
Looking for More Fall Recipes?
For more fall baking, try my Sweet Pumpkin Recipes to Try This Fall, or my Pumpkin Recipes That Aren’t Dessert if you want something savory. Pin this post so it’s ready next October, and tag me on Instagram if you make any of these.
