It’s the season of ghosts and ghouls and, of course, our favorite Halloween movies. It’s also the time for full-sized candy bars or (if you’re truly wicked) boxes of raisons. Embrace your creative side this Halloween season by conjuring these adorable and (mostly) effortless spooky desserts.
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1. Marshmallow Witches
These witchy little marshmallows are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. They sure do combine the best of sweet and crunchy without much effort.
What You’ll Need:
½ cup vanilla frosting, 12 marshmallows, green, red and yellow food coloring, ¼ cup sweet shredded coconut, 12 chocolate wafers, 12 mini peanut butter cups, 12 chocolate kisses.
For the full recipe, click here.
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2. Poison Apples
These gorgeous poison apples may be too cool to eat. If a decrepit old woman approaches you with these glossy fruits, run the other way!
What You’ll Need:
2 cups granulated sugar, ½ cups light corn syrup, ¾ cups water, ½ gel icing color, 12 small apples, wooden skewers.
For the full recipe, click here.
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3. Pinwheel Cookies
Don’t get hypnotized by these green and purple pinwheel cookies. These cookies are the perfect addition to a Halloween party, and you can customize the colors any way you want!
What You’ll Need:
5 cups flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, 1½ cups butter, 2 cups granulated sugar, 4 eggs, 1 tsp. vanilla, gel food coloring (green and purple, black and orange, black and purple, green and orange).
For the full recipe, click here.
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4. Chocolate Dipped Candy Corn Treats
Easy to make and versatile to decorate, this adorable and customizable candy corn-inspired rice crispy treat recipe is perfect for the fall season. Get the kids involved for added fun.
What You’ll Need:
6 cups crispy rice cereal, 6 cups mini marshmallows, 5 tbsp. butter, orange gel food coloring, melting dark chocolate and white chocolate.
For the full recipe, click here.
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5. Vampire Hot Chocolate
Weather is unpredictable in in October, but, luckily, this blood-red hot chocolate is consistently sweet. Whether it is cool or cold, this Halloween drink is perfect for refreshing (and possibly repulsing) your guests.
What You’ll Need:
3 cups whole milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup vanilla extract, 8 ounces white chocolate, ½ cup mini chocolate chips, red food coloring.
For the full recipe, click here.
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6. Pumpkin Cake
This pumpkin cake is the ultimate Halloween dessert. Not only does it look like a pumpkin, but it tastes like pumpkin spice! It’s easier to make than you think , and it’s fun to decorate, too.
What You’ll Need:
1 box yellow cake mix , 15 oz. of pumpkin, 1 egg, ¼ cup vegetable oil, 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp. cinnamon. For the full recipe, click here.
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7. Halloween Brownie Cupcakes
Yes , these cupcakes are that easy to make. The question is : Why you haven’t made them before?
What You’ll Need:
Brownie mix , white cake mix, cupcake liners, food dye.
For the full recipe, click here.
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8. Cupcake Ghosts
Don’t be afraid ; this cupcake ghost recipe might take a little more effort than the last , but the result and reactions will make it all worth it.
What You’ll Need:
½ cup butter, 8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, 3 large eggs, 1½ cups sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 2 cups all-purpose flower, 2 tsp. baking powder, ¾ tsp. salt.
For the full recipe, click here.
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9. Mousse-filled Witch’s Hats
Cute , creative and quick, these mousse-filled cones are sure to delight kids and adults alike. It’s the perfect alternative to ice cream this fall.
What You’ll Need:
1 ¾ cups heavy whipping cream, 1 cup milk chocolate chips, 6 oz. semisweet chocolate, 1 tsp. shortening, 1 package ice cream sugar cones, Halloween-colored sprinkles, 12 thin round chocolate wafers.
For the full recipe, click here.
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10. Bite-sized Bats
These adorable little treats are too easy to make and even easier to eat. The most startling thing about these bats is that no baking is involved.
What You’ll Need:
Mini peanut butter cups , thin Oreo cookies, frosting, edible eyes.
For the full recipe, click here.
