Whether it’s for a Halloween party or just for fun, Halloween treats for kids are a must-have of the season. If you’re making Halloween treats with your kids, they’ll be excited to see the spooky faces in these recipes. From mummy cake balls to caramel apples, and Hocus Pocus-inspired brownies.

Plus, they’re essentially a craft that just ends with you eating them rather than hanging them on the fridge. Try one of the 50 cute Halloween treat ideas below to get you and your kids in the spooky spirit.

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No-Bake & Easy Treats

1. Graveyard Chocolate Cheesecake Dip

It’s hard to tell who will love this more: mommy or a little one. Either way, this is a fun recipe to work on together and I have no doubt that none of it will be going to waste.

graveyard cheesecake dip halloween treats for kids
Source: Well Plated

2. Halloween Puppy Chow

Replace your simple popcorn with this Halloween puppy chow while you and your family binge watch all the scary movies this season. For all the volume you get in one bowl, there’s only seven ingredients.

halloween puppy chow halloween treats
Source: Salt & Lavender

3. 4-Ingredient Oreo Bats

We love a fun, simple recipe that everyone in the family can enjoy. These adorable Oreo bats only require four ingredients, and we know they’ll be a quick family favorite.

oreo bats halloween treats for kids
Source: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

4. Monster Munch Halloween Snack Mix

Warning: you won’t be able to stop snacking on this mix—it’s dangerously good. This quick, easy, tasty treat is the perfect addition to a family movie night.

monster munch halloween snack mix halloween treats
Source: Julie’s Eats and Treats

5. Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie bars are a classic sweet treat, and this recipe takes them one step further. The pumpkin flavor will be perfect for Halloween—we know everyone will want to munch on these!

pumpkin rice krispie treats halloween treats
Source: Sally’s Baking Addiction

6. Dark Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

We are fans of this recipe because it’s a great way for little ones to get creative. They’ll have so much fun decorating their own pretzels with different varieties of sprinkles.

dark chocolate dipped pretzels halloween treats
Source: What’s Gaby Cooking

7. Chocolate Pretzel Spiderwebs

This has to be one of the most creative and fun recipes I’ve seen to date—and one that I know the kids in your household will love to make!

chocolate pretzel spiderwebs halloween treats
Source: Rachl Mansfield

8. Caramel Apple Board

Nothing says “fall” quite like caramel apples—they are staple treat at any festival, pumpkin patch, or apple orchard. This year, bring the festivities right to your home and allow your little ones to make a caramel apple any way they like.

caramel apple board halloween treats
Source: Two Peas & Their Pod

9. Dirt Cup Brownie Bites

As an avid Oreo lover, dirt cups has always been a favorite dessert of mine. If Oreos are big in your house as well, try this gluten-free and vegan spin on a classic, beloved recipe this Halloween season.

dirt cup brownie bites halloween treats
Source: Rachl Mansfield

10. Caramel Apple Dip

Speaking of caramel apples, this recipe offers you the opportunity to try them like you never have before. I know this dip wouldn’t last very long under my roof.

caramel apple dip Halloween treats
Source: Dinner at the Zoo

11. Monster Oreos

Colorful and full of eyes for extra spooky fun, these candy melt-covered Oreos are a great way to liven up these cookies. Plus, you can use all types of your favorite Oreo flavors! 

monster oreos halloween treats
Source: Savory Nothings

12. Halloween Marshmallow Bars

With only four ingredients, you can whip up these melt-in-your-mouth treats. Caution: they’re quite addicting once you start you start popping them into your mouth!

halloween marshmallow bars halloween treats
Source: Buns In My Oven

13. Creepy Cute Frankenstein Rice Krispies

Another Halloween Rice Krispies treats idea. This one recreates Frankenstein in the kitchen for a spooky snack.

creepy cute frankenstein rice krispies halloween treats
Source: Neighbor Food

14. Candy Corn Halloween Bark

A super easy Halloween creation of melted white chocolate, garnished with candy corn, pumpkin seeds, and sprinkles. You can always mix in or replace toppings with candy of your kids’ choosing!

candy corn halloween bark halloween treats
Source: This Gal Cooks

15. Pumpkin Cheesecake Truffles

This treat includes all the best fall flavors in an adorable, bite-sized package. With a graham cracker base and creamy pumpkin filling, these truffles taste just as good as they look.

pumpkin cheesecake truffles halloween treats
Source: Host the Toast

Here’s a pop of magic where you can save some extra time with these no-bake cookie dough pops. They’re gluten free and made without eggs, which is a great treat to make for the class.

no bake cookie dough pops halloween treats
Source: Crayons + Cravings

Sweet & Sugary Baked Treats

17. Halloween Hand Pies

Need an extra hand with all the Halloween treats? Grab your little ones to trace their hands as the outline of the pies. A little personalization makes it fun to make.

halloween hand pies halloween treats
Source: Just a Taste

18. Spooky Spider Cookies

I can’t think of a sweeter treat than cookies. My favorite flavor is chocolate and peanut butter. It’s just an added bonus that these spider cookies with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups turn out this cute.

spider cookies halloween treats for kids
Source: Sugar Spun Run

19. Monster Cookies

These Halloween monster cookies are fun and colorful. They’re also a great activity for you to do with your little one this season. No cookie will be the same!

monster cookies halloween treats
Source: Life, Love and Sugar

20. Peanut Butter Blondies

What’s great about these peanut butter blondies is that you won’t have leftover Reese’s pieces from your Halloween candy. You can use them all up to make these delicious Halloween treats.

peanut butter blondies halloween treats
Source: Oh Sweet Basil

21. Candy Corn Cupcakes

It’s candy corn season once again, and this recipe is the perfect way to pay homage to the classic Halloween candy. Your little ones with a sweet tooth won’t be able to put these down.

candy corn cupcakes halloween treats
Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious

22. Halloween Chocolate Cookies

Cookie decorating is usually a holiday season tradition. But who says we can’t decorate cookies for Halloween? These chocolate cookies are a great way to do just that.

halloween chocolate cookies halloween treats
Source: Sally’s Baking Addiction

23. Gluten and Dairy-Free Owl Cupcakes

These owl cupcakes are the cutest recipe we have seen this year. They are perfect for younger kids who want a snack that is less spooky. Plus, they’re both gluten and dairy-free!

owl cupcakes halloween treats for kids
Source: One Lovely Life

24. Hocus Pocus Spellbook Brownies

Halloween doesn’t exist without a nod to Hocus Pocus. We had to include these magical spellbook brownies on our list of Halloween treats. Your little ones will love having a part of the movie to munch on while watching the classic Halloween films!

hocus pocus spellbook brownies halloween treats
Source: 40 Aprons

25. Baked Pumpkin Donuts

What kid doesn’t love donuts? And grown ups too! You can make your own at home together to celebrate the Halloween season. These baked pumpkin donuts are a yummy healthier Halloween treat alternative to the deep fried ones.

baked pumpkin donuts halloween treats
Source: The Worktop

26. White Chocolate Reese’s Pieces Peanut Butter Chip Cookies

These cookies are sure to curb any sweet tooth craving, as they have something for everyone: white chocolate, peanut butter, and Reese’s—oh, my!

white chocolate Reese's pieces peanut butter chip cookies Halloween treats
Caption: Baker by Nature

27. Spooky Spider Cupcakes

If you’re like me, you and your little ones only like spiders when they’re chocolate. We love this fun, spooky recipe, which is healthier than a typical cupcake recipe.

spooky spider cupcakes halloween treats
Source: SkinnyTaste

28. Spooky Halloween Marble Cake

Let’s not leave out the vampires! This bright red and black marble cake is certainly a festive treat dripping with ‘blood’ and deliciousness.

spooky halloween marble cake halloween treats
Source: Life, Love and Sugar

29. Peanut Butter Nutella Candy Bar Brownie

A list of Halloween treat ideas wouldn’t be complete without a chocolatey Nutella option to devour. This recipe begins with a homemade Nutella brownie base. It ends with a chocolate Nutella sauce and, of course, candy!

peanut butter nutella candy bar brownie halloween treats
Source: How Sweet Eats

30. Mummy Cake Balls

It doesn’t get much cuter than these mummy cake balls. Plus, we make them with fat-free Greek yogurt, making them a healthier, yummy snack.

mummy cake balls halloween treats
Source: SkinnyTaste

31. Halloween Cake Pops

These bite-sized treats are totally customizable and coated in chocolate. You can make them into mummies, ghosts, or something else entirely. Plus, the recipe is simple as could be—great for getting your kiddos involved!

halloween cake pops halloween treats
Source: I Heart Naptime

32. Halloween Brownies (Stuffed with Candy!)

These brownies can be made with a box mix or a homemade recipe, and are topped with a creamy fugdy frosting. The best part? You can load them with your kiddos’ Halloween candy and serve them for weeks to come.

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Source: Buns in My Oven

33. DIY Dirt Worm Macarons

For this recipe, you’ll need every sugar and candy you have in your house—and we’re not complaining! Luckily, there’s really no way to mess these up. With dirt worm macarons, the messier the better.

DIY dirt worm macarons halloween treats
Source: Sugar and Cloth

34. Witch Hat Cupcakes

Nothing’s better than a cute and festive treat that is simple enough to involve your kiddo in the process. These cupcakes are creamy, delicious, and even include an Oreo witch hat topped with sprinkles that your child will love to help construct.

witch hat cupcakes halloween treats
Source: Tastes Better from Scratch

Savory & Snacky Treats

35. Mummy Hot Dogs

These mummy hot dogs will have your kids rising from their slumber for a breakfast treat or an after-school snack.

mummy hotdogs halloween treats
Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious

36. Halloween Snack Board

What will make your kids happier than having all of their favorite snacks on one plate? Having all of their favorite snacks and decorating the board for Halloween.

halloween snack board halloween treats
Source: Two Peas and Their Pod

37. Witch Hat Cheese Ball

We see a cheese ball sorting hat in your future. Pair it with some pretzels, carrots, or even mini bagels for some variety.

witch hat cheese ball halloween treats
Source: No. 2 Pencil

38. Zombie Fingers

String cheese transforms into creepy fingers using tomatoes or peppers. This is an easy one where kids can help.

zombie fingers halloween treats
Source: Eazy Peazy Meals

39. French Bread Pizza Mummies

For all the sugar-spun creations that give Halloween its sweet reputation, here’s a savory ghoul of a snack to balance that out. If olives are not your child’s favorite, swap pepperonis or pieces of yellow pepper for the eyes. 

french bread pizza mummies halloween treats
Source: Skinnytaste

40. Cheese Monsters

We love how simple it is to make a cheese monster. Add some googly candy eyes to make the whole snack edible.

cheese monsters halloween treats
Source: This Healthy Table

41. Cheesy Halloween Breadstick Bones

Complete with marinara “blood” for dunking, these cheesy breadsticks can be made with store-bought dough and are an ideal way to immerse a familiar side dish in the Halloween spirit.

cheesy halloween breadstick bones halloween treats
Source: Just a Taste

42. Halloween Spider Crackers

Looking for a simple after-school snack? These spider crackers use whipped cream cheese and black olives to create a spooky snack perfect for little ones who want to get into the Halloween spirit. If black olives aren’t a hit in your house, feel free to substitute with something your kids will actually eat.

halloween spider crackers halloween treats
Source: Best Friends For Frosting

Healthier Options

43. Halloween Apple Mouths

If you need an inventive way to get the kids to eat their fruits, try making them spooky. These Halloween apple mouths are simple, delicious, and just spooky enough.

halloween apple mouths halloween treats
Source: PaleoLeap

44. Ghost and Mummy Banana Popsicles

Add a bit of healthiness to the bounty of Halloween treats with these ghost and mummy pops. Kids will love swirling the bananas in Greek yogurt and dusting the ghosts with powdered sugar. Try drizzling the mummies with peanut butter (or a nut-free substitute) for a little protein.

ghost and mummy banana popsicles halloween treats
Source: Well Plated by Erin

45. Halloween Fruit Tray

A fruit tray is another healthy Halloween treat option. This one combines fresh fruits and playful presentations of some of Halloween’s key players—ghosts, monsters, and Frankensteins!

halloween fruit tray halloween treats
Source: Eazy Peazy Meals

46. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ghosts

An all-in-one sweet and healthy treat is a dessert hack for a kiddo who needs help getting their fruit intake in. It’s an easy family favorite.

chocolate covered strawberry ghosts halloween treats
Source: Joyful Healthy Eats

47. Jack O’ Lantern Fruit Tray and Dip

Could there be a cuter way to arrange mandarin slices, grapes, and blueberries while getting into the Halloween spirit? Of course, you can recolor with whatever favorite fruits your kids will love most. Meanwhile, the fruit dip is a cloud-like combination of… well, explore the recipe to discover its secret!

jack o' lantern fruit tray and dip halloween treats
Source: No. 2 Pencil

48. Halloween Veggie Tray

Are your kids on a constant sugar high in the month of October? Bring it down a notch with this healthy but spooky snack. A Halloween veggie tray is a great way to introduce more nutrients into your kiddo’s diet without sacrificing the fall spirit.

halloween veggie tray halloween treats
Source: I Heart Naptime

Halloween Drinks

49. Halloween Punch

Trick-or-treating can leave you and your little ones parched at the end of the night. This alcohol-free drink will have you and your family toasting to all the fun Halloween activities this year.

halloween punch halloween treats
Source: Dinner at the Zoo

50. Hocus Pocus Punch

This spooky punch is actually a mocktail, and is perfect to serve to family and friends. Hocus Pocus is a millennial classic, and even though this punch doesn’t actually pull from the original movie, its Halloween vibe is reminiscent of the film’s iconic elements.

hocus pocus punch halloween treats
Source: Home Sweet Eats

FAQs

What are the easiest Halloween treats to make with kids?

No bake Halloween treats are the easiest and least time consuming. Treats like Oreo bats, marshmallow bars, and puppy chow require no oven and kids can handle most of the assembly themselves. Chocolate dipped pretzels are also a widely-loved classic and are easy for little hands.

What are some healthy Halloween treats to make with kids?

Treats that use fruit and veggies keep the spooky look without all the added sugar. Think chocolate covered strawberry ghosts, banana ghoul popsicles, or spooky veggie trays. There’s still plenty of room for kids to get involved, without all the unhealthy ingredients.

What Halloween treats are good for a class or school party?

For school and class parties, you’ll want treats that are allergy-friendly and easy to make in large batches, like no-bake cookie dough pops (gluten-free and egg-free), cupcakes, or spider crackers. Be sure to check your school’s food and allergy policies before deciding on which treat to make.

What treats work for Halloween movie night?

For family movie nights, treats like candy-stuffed brownies, Monster Munch, and puppy chow are easy to eat in front of the TV and even simpler to prepare night of.

What can I do with leftover Halloween candy?

Bake it in to your family’s favorite sweet treats! Candy-stuffed brownies, candy corn cupcakes, and peanut butter blondies are all delicious recipes that use Halloween candy as key ingredients.

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