6 Festive Halloween Dessert Ideas

Halloween is just around the corner, and while costumes and decorations are fun, let’s not forget about the treats! These six dessert ideas are not only delicious and festive but also perfect for meal prepping, ensuring you have a sweet treat ready to go throughout the busy Halloween season.

1. Mummy Brownies

These adorable mummy brownies are a fun and easy treat that both kids and adults will love. Plus, they can be made ahead of time, so you’re not stuck in the kitchen on Halloween night.

Ingredients

• 1 box brownie mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
• Candy eyes

Instructions

1. Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions and bake in a 9×13 inch pan. Let cool completely.
2. Cut brownies into squares.
3. Melt white chocolate chips with a small amount of milk or cream in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
4. Drizzle melted white chocolate over brownies in a zigzag pattern to create mummy bandages.
5. Melt milk chocolate chips and use a toothpick to create eyes on each mummy brownie.
6. Add candy eyes.

Meal Prep Tip: Store mummy brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

2. Graveyard Pudding Cups

These spooky pudding cups are a delicious and easy-to-assemble treat. They’re perfect for individual servings and can be customized with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

• 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 package (15.25 oz) chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
• 1 tub (8 oz) whipped topping, thawed
• Gummy worms
• Milano cookies or rectangular cookies
• Green frosting

Instructions

1. Whisk pudding mix and milk together for 2 minutes until thickened.
2. Layer crushed cookies, pudding, and whipped topping in individual cups or mason jars.
3. Decorate with gummy worms, Milano cookies as tombstones (using frosting to write “RIP”), and crushed cookies to resemble dirt.

Meal Prep Tip: Assemble pudding cups up to a day in advance and store in the refrigerator.

3. Candy Corn Parfaits

These colorful parfaits are a fun and festive way to enjoy the classic Halloween candy. Plus, they’re a healthier dessert option than traditional Halloween treats.

Ingredients

• 1 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1/2 cup granola
• 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained
• 1/4 cup candy corn

Instructions

1. Layer yogurt, granola, mandarin oranges, and candy corn in individual cups or mason jars.
2. Repeat layers until cups are filled.

Meal Prep Tip: Assemble parfaits up to a day in advance and store in the refrigerator.

4. Spiderweb Cupcakes

These creepy-crawly cupcakes are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party. The spiderweb design is easy to create, and you can use any flavor cupcake you like.

Ingredients

• 1 batch of your favorite cupcakes
• 1 tub (16 oz) vanilla frosting
• Black gel icing
• Plastic spiders (optional)

Instructions

1. Frost cupcakes with vanilla frosting.
2. Use black gel icing to pipe concentric circles onto the frosting, starting from the center and working outward.
3. Drag a toothpick through the circles from the center outward to create a spiderweb effect.
4. Add a plastic spider to each cupcake, if desired.

Meal Prep Tip: Bake cupcakes and prepare frosting ahead of time. Decorate cupcakes up to a day in advance and store in an airtight container at room temperature.

5. Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats

These fall-flavored desserts, are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. The pumpkin spice adds a warm and cozy touch, perfect for the Halloween season.

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
2. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
3. Remove from heat and stir in pumpkin pie spice.  
4. Add Rice Krispies cereal and stir until well coated.
5. Press mixture into a greased 9×13 inch pan.
6. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Meal Prep Tip: Store rice krispie treats in a sizeable airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

6. Caramel Apple Slices

These caramel apple slices are a fun and easy twist on the classic caramel apple. They’re perfect for sharing and can be made with a variety of toppings.

Ingredients

• 2 apples, cored and sliced
• 1 cup caramel dip
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup sprinkles

Instructions

1. Dip apple slices in caramel dip.
2. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, and sprinkles.

Meal Prep Tip: Prepare caramel apple slices shortly before serving to prevent the apples from browning.

With these six spooktacular Halloween dessert ideas, you’ll be ready to treat your friends and family to some delicious and festive sweets. And thanks to meal prepping, you can enjoy the Halloween season without any last-minute stress.

Conclusion

These spooktacular Halloween dessert ideas are not only delicious and festive but also perfect for meal prepping, ensuring you have a sweet treat ready to go throughout the busy Halloween season. Remember, with a little planning, you can enjoy all the fun of Halloween without any last-minute stress in the kitchen.