It’s time to scare up these Halloween desserts for a spooktacular October 31.
Autumn is the perfect time to cozy up in the kitchen and craft somesweet treats.
No matter what your palate craves this time of year, we have a recipe to satisfy it.
Photo: Grace Elkus
Keep reading for all the scary-good desserts you’ll need this year to have a treat-filled Halloween night.
And all of it comes together in less than an hour!
It’s a dark, brooding crowd-pleaser that’s welcome anymake that everytime of year.
Antonis Achilleos
Top this cake with black and orange sprinkles for an extra spooky flair.
you could make it up to a month ahead of your festivities for a zero-stress celebration.
Allow people to ice their own cookies for a fun twist on carving pumpkins.
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Seriously, these bars only require 25 minutes of hands-on time.
Chewy Spice Cookies
Think of these cookies as a Snickerdoodle’s sister.
Make the most of a fall afternoon by enjoying them with some hot apple cider.
Greg DuPree
Cocoa powder and chocolate hazelnut spread give a rich, chocolaty flavor to the cake without going overboard.
The hazelnut and brown sugar streusel ensure every bite gives you goosebumps.
Plan ahead and make the cookies up to three days in advance.
Victor Schrager
Then, whip the filling and assemble sandwiches no more than two hours before serving.
Top each cupcake with candy corn.
Pumpkin Spice Bread
Banana bread season is officially over.
Antonis Achilleos
The streusel topping on this loaf is crunchy and perfectly sweet.
No-Bake Pumpkin Pie
Is there anything better than ano-bake recipe?
Sheet Pan Apple Crisp
Sheet-pan dinners are all the rage, but what aboutsheet-pan desserts?
Beatriz da Costa
If you’re hosting a Halloween party, skip the pie and cupcakes and make this easy apple treat.
It saves you time and energy in the kitchen, and what’s more priceless than that?
Yet, it doesn’thaveto be a special occasion to enjoy this creamy treat.
JOHN KERNICK
Avoid a last-minute rush and make it up to two days in advance.
Serve with warming drinks for a simply cozy treat.
Try it with apricot or peach jam instead for Halloween color.
Victor Protasio
They’re addictive, so it’s a good thing the recipe makes two dozen!
Each mini pie is topped with fresh whipped cream and a sprinkling of crystallized ginger.
The recipe makes 16 rolls, which is more than enough to serve at a Halloween party.
Grace Elkus
Apple Spice Donut Pudding
Fred Hardy
You’ll want to get your fangs into this Halloween pudding.
The first step is to swing by your favorite donut shop and grab an extra dozen glazed donuts.
Warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon give this dessert an autumnal twist.
Greg DuPree
Just confirm to top it with a scoop of your favorite ice creamwe went with vanillabefore diving in.
Let them cool completely before cuttings for no-mess bars.
They have a chewy interior and perfectly crisp edges that make each bite eerily good.
Caitlin Bensel
Flaky salt balances out the richness of the chocolate.
Serve with milk for dipping!
Apple Pie Skillet Cake
Your guests will be howling at the sight of this fall dessert.
John Kernick
Cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla add intense fall flavor to the apple pie.
Complete the treat with a few scoops of ice cream.
Brown butter infuses the tarts with a warming, caramelized flavor, making them ideal for fall.
Christopher Testani
You’ll top each tart with a few sliced almonds for crunch.
Eat with a mug of hot coffee for the coziest experience.
The graham cracker cookie base is topped with a melty marshmallow and a Hershey’s Kiss.
Victor Protasio
Plus, you’ll just need one bowl to throw them together, which means little cleanup for you.
Chickpea “Cookie Dough” Bites
Looking to sneak in a healthy treat at your Halloween party?
These spiced sweet treats are made with chickpeas, but they taste like oatmeal-raisin cookie dough.
Jennifer Causey
Feel free to make your pie crust or use a store-bought one if rolling and crimping are too frightening.
Top each slice with a cooling dollop of whipped cream.
Angeletti Cookies
A simple swap can turn this traditional Italian Christmas cookie into a Halloween-worthy confection.
Betty Gold
Just switch out the multicolor, nonpareil sprinkles with orange and black ones, and watch these orbs disappear.
In just an hour, you’ll have made 36 of these bite-size delights.
“Pumpkin, spice, and everything nice” best describes this not-too-sweet treat.
Fred Hardy
Topped with a light lemony glaze, this no-fail Bundt recipe takes the cake.
Its egg-free recipe calls for pumpkin pie filling and turns out a loaf that’s denser than most.
For best results, serve warm with a shmear of honey butter.
Victor Protasio
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