Sweet and Spooky Halloween Dessert Recipes

Sweet and Spooky Easy Halloween Dessert Recipes

C. Motter Cindy

Sweet and Spooky Halloween Dessert Recipes

Combine familiar flavors with playful presentation so you can wow a crowd with creamy chocolate pudding graveyard dirt cups, mummy-wrapped brownie bites, and ghostly marshmallow wands. Easy prep under 30 minutes using simple pantry staples and no baking stress.

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings: 24 servings

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Monster Mash Dirt Cups

2 boxes Chocolate instant pudding mix any brand
4 cups Cold milk or dairy free milk like almond milk, adjust thickness
24 to 30 Chocolate sandwich cookies crushed
2 cups Whipped topping or freshly whipped cream
Gummy worms, candy bones, and candy eyes for decoration
1 teaspoon Instant espresso powder optional to deepen chocolate flavor

Mummy Brownie Bites

24 Brownie bites store bought or cut from a baked pan
1.5 cups White chocolate chips or melting wafers
1 teaspoon Coconut oil or neutral oil to thin chocolate if needed
48 Candy eyes
Optional add on crushed peppermint, chopped nuts, or sprinkles

Ghostly Marshmallow Wands

24 Large marshmallows
1.5 cups White chocolate chips or melting wafers
24 Lollipop sticks or pretzel rods
Black edible marker or tiny dots of melted chocolate for faces
Optional shredded coconut for a fuzzy ghost effect

Equipment

Mixing bowl
microwave-safe bowl,
Zip Top Bags
Parchment Lined Sheet Pan
Rolling Pin
Foam Block (for marshmallow pops)

Method

Set up your station with bowls for each dessert and line a sheet pan with parchment for dipped marshmallows and brownies to keep cleanup easy and speed assembly.
Whisk together instant pudding mix and cold milk for two minutes until thick, folding in whipped topping for creaminess. Refrigerate while crushing cookies.
Crush chocolate sandwich cookies in a sealed bag using a rolling pin until soil-like texture is achieved. Reserve some crumbs for topping.
Layer two-thirds pudding, topped with cookie crumbs, gummy worms, candy eyes/bones in clear cups. Chill at least 15 minutes. Add whipped topping just before serving if desired.
Cut brownies into bites if using a pan. Chill bites to firm. Melt white chocolate in bursts, stirring, adding oil if thick.
Drizzle melted white chocolate over brownie bites in crisscross pattern using a bag with snipped corner. Add candy eyes while drizzle is wet. Let set.
Insert sticks into marshmallows and chill briefly if sticky. Dip in melted white chocolate, let excess drip off, place upright or on pan.
Add shredded coconut if desired before chocolate sets for fuzzy effect. Use edible marker or melted chocolate dots to add faces when coating is nearly set.
Tidy chocolate drips with knife when set. Arrange desserts on tray with varied height and extra decorations for visual appeal.
Make ahead timing: Dirt Cups up to 8 hours ahead, brownies up to 1 day, marshmallow wands best within 12 hours. Bring to room temp before serving.
Invite guests to decorate with extra candy eyes, gummy worms, and colored melts for interactive fun at parties or classroom events.
Use mini cups and bite-sized brownies to encourage sampling and make a tasting experience.
Final touches: Wipe cup rims, straighten candy eyes, sprinkle cookie crumbs for professional and photo-ready appearance.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Swap flavors like vanilla or peppermint, customize toppings, and use store bought shortcuts to save time. Perfect for family friendly and scaled up parties.

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