How to Make Spooktacularly Easy Halloween Treats for a Party

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When it comes to Halloween party planning, the only frightening factor should be the costumes, not the treats. What should I bring to a Halloween party that’s simple but festive? Black Cat Oreo Cupcakes use a store-bought cake mix and Oreo cookies to make a fun and simple snack. Learn how to make easy Halloween treats for a party so your entertaining is effortless.

5 Easy Halloween Treats for a Party, No Hocus Pocus Required

What makes these Halloween snacks perfect for entertaining? Basic ingredients, pre-made shortcuts, and quick turnaround times keep the prep work to a minimum. Here’s how to make easy Halloween treats for a party and still enjoy the holiday.

Black Cat Oreo Cupcakes

Store-bought chocolate cake and vanilla pudding mixes make these cupcakes and frosting easy Halloween party food, highlighting the black cat Oreo topper. After spreading melted chocolate on one side of the cookie, give it a quick dip in chocolate sprinkles. Add candy eyes, chocolate chip ears, and a nose and whiskers with decorating gel, and these festive felines are both easy and irresistible.

Ingredients:

  • 1 package premade chocolate cake mix 
  • Vanilla pudding mix
  • Oreos
  • Chocolate chips
  • Chocolate sprinkles

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Pumpkin Pie Dip

Easy Halloween treats for a party doesn’t get any easier than a no-bake dip that’s done in five minutes. Use a mixer to combine confectioners sugar, cream cheese, and sour cream until light and fluffy. Next, add the season’s favorite flavors with pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Drizzle the top with store-bought caramel sauce and arrange with graham crackers, ginger snaps, or chocolate cookies. With a fraction of the effort, you’ll have a taste of pumpkin pie in every bite.

Ingredients:

  • Cream cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Confectioners sugar
  • Pumpkin puree
  • Caramel sauce

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Witches’ Brooms

Need a savory snack to balance all the sweetness? These witches’ brooms pack a salty bite and crunch. Plus, just three ingredients and no baking make them the perfect easy Halloween treats for a party. Simply cut a cheese stick into thirds and fringe the end of each with scissors. Insert a thin pretzel stick in the top for a broom handle and secure with a chive bow for a pop of color. Savory, simple, and fun, these little brooms will sweep your guests off their feet.

Ingredients:

  • Thin pretzel sticks
  • Cheese sticks
  • Chives

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Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie treats are a simple solution if your oven falls victim to uneven baking when you need dessert for a crowd. This traditional snack quickly morphs into Frankenstein’s classic monster by adding green food coloring to the melted marshmallows. After cutting the cooled treats into bars, dip mini marshmallows in melted chocolate and secure them to each side with toothpicks. Candy eyes and a quick dip in the chocolate to make hair finish this familiar character in no time.

Ingredients:

  • Rice Krispie cereal
  • Marshmallows
  • Green food coloring
  • Melted chocolate
  • Candy eyes

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Frozen Chocolate Banana Ghost Pops

Homemade Halloween treats can be healthy as well as simple and festive. All you need for these ghost pops are bananas, white chocolate, and mini chocolate chips. After halving each banana in half lengthwise, place a popsicle stick in the flat end and freeze for 1 hour. Dip each banana half in white chocolate, add two mini chips for the eyes and freeze again until ready to eat. These little ghosts are nutritious, delicious, and sure to please!

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Easy Halloween treats for a party should always be simple and fun, leaving plenty of time to enjoy this festive holiday. From all of us at Tiger Mechanical, have a safe and Happy Halloween!

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