7 Cookie Recipes for Halloween Bake Sales

Get ready to impress with seven spook-tacular cookie recipes perfect for Halloween bake sales that are guaranteed to delight your taste buds!

Spooky Spider Cookies

spooky halloween spider cookies

Spooky Spider Cookies are a fun and festive treat that are perfect for celebrating Halloween. These cookies are not only delicious but also visually striking, as they are decorated to resemble creepy crawly spiders. With a simple base cookie dough and fun embellishments, these spooky sweets are sure to delight both kids and adults at any Halloween gathering.

Ingredients Quantity
All-purpose flour 2 cups
Baking soda 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted butter 1 cup (softened)
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Brown sugar 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Egg 1 large
Chocolate cookies 12 (for spiders)
Mini chocolate chips 24 (for eyes)
Black licorice strings 24 (for legs)
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Add the egg and mix until well combined. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
  5. Scoop out the dough and place on a prepared baking sheet, flattening lightly to form cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
  6. Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, attach chocolate cookies on top of each cookie as the spider body.
  7. Use mini chocolate chips for the eyes and black licorice strings to create spider legs.
  8. Serve and enjoy your Spooky Spider Cookies!
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Ghostly Sugar Cookies

ghostly halloween sugar cookies

Ghostly Sugar Cookies are a delightful and charming treat that is sure to impress during the Halloween season. These cookies are soft and buttery, adorned with a spooky ghostly icing that adds a whimsical touch perfect for celebrating Halloween. They make an excellent dessert for parties, classroom events, or simply to enjoy at home with family.

Ingredients Quantity
All-purpose flour 2 3/4 cups
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted butter 1 cup (softened)
Granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups
Egg 1 large
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Powdered sugar 2 cups (for icing)
Milk 2 tablespoons (for icing)
Black food coloring To decorate
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mix, stirring until a dough forms.
  5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and use ghost-shaped cookie cutters to cut out the cookies. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool on a wire rack.
  7. To prepare the icing, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth. Add black food coloring to create ghost faces on each cookie.
  8. Decorate the cooled cookies with the icing to give them ghostly faces. Serve and enjoy your Ghostly Sugar Cookies!
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Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies

pumpkin spice chocolate chip cookies

Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful seasonal treat that combines the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin spice with the richness of chocolate chips. These soft and chewy cookies are perfect for Halloween, making them a fantastic choice for festive gatherings, trick-or-treaters, or simply to enjoy with a warm cup of cider.

Ingredients Quantity
All-purpose flour 2 cups
Baking soda 1 teaspoon
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon
Ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup (softened)
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Brown sugar 1/2 cup (packed)
Egg 1 large
Pure pumpkin puree 1 cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in the egg, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy your Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies!
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Creepy Crawly Brownie Bites

creepy crawly brownie bites

Creepy Crawly Brownie Bites are a fun and spooky treat perfect for Halloween celebrations! These rich, fudgy brownie bites are topped with a variety of creepy crawly candy decorations, making them an eye-catching dessert for parties, school events, or as a delightful snack for trick-or-treaters.

Ingredients Quantity
All-purpose flour 1/2 cup
Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 cup
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Brown sugar 1/2 cup
Unsalted butter 1/2 cup (melted)
Eggs 2 large
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Baking powder 1/2 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Creepy crawly candy (gummy worms, spiders, etc.) As needed
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, mixing until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  4. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared mini muffin tins, filling each about 3/4 full.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the brownie bites to cool slightly in the tin before transferring them to a wire rack.
  6. Once cooled, decorate the brownie bites with your creepy crawly candy. Enjoy your spooky treat!
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Mummy Macarons

spooky halloween mummy macarons

Mummy Macarons are delightful French confections that are perfect for Halloween celebrations. These sweet and chewy cookies are sandwiched together with a creamy filling and decorated to resemble cute little mummies. With their adorable design and delicious taste, Mummy Macarons will be a hit at any Halloween gathering!

Ingredients Quantity
Almond flour 1 cup
Powdered sugar 1 3/4 cups
Egg whites 3 large
Granulated sugar 1/4 cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Salt A pinch
White chocolate (for decoration) 4 ounces
Black icing or edible marker As needed
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, sift together almond flour and powdered sugar until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and salt until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form. Fold in the almond flour mixture and vanilla extract until just combined.
  4. Transfer the macaron batter to a piping bag and pipe onto the prepared baking sheets in small circles.
  5. Let the macarons sit at room temperature for 30-60 minutes until the tops are dry.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes, then let them cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the cooled macarons to create mummy wrappings. Add eyes using black icing or an edible marker. Enjoy your spooky Mummy Macarons!
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Witch’s Brew Oatmeal Cookies

spooky halloween oatmeal cookies

Witch’s Brew Oatmeal Cookies are a fun and festive twist on the classic oatmeal cookie, perfect for Halloween celebrations. These chewy cookies are packed with oats, chocolate chips, and a hint of spooky spirit thanks to the addition of green food coloring and candy eyeballs, making them a delightful treat for any Halloween party!

Ingredients Quantity
Rolled oats 2 cups
All-purpose flour 1 cup
Brown sugar 3/4 cup
Granulated sugar 1/2 cup
Butter (softened) 1/2 cup
Egg 1 large
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Baking soda 1/2 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon
Chocolate chips 1 cup
Green food coloring A few drops
Candy eyeballs As needed
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. Stir in the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  5. Add green food coloring to the mixture until you reach your desired color. Fold in chocolate chips.
  6. Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before adding candy eyeballs on top.
  8. Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack. Enjoy your spooky Witch’s Brew Oatmeal Cookies!
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Monster Eye Cupcakes

monster themed halloween cupcakes

Monster Eye Cupcakes are a ghoulishly delightful treat perfect for Halloween gatherings! These fun cupcakes feature rich chocolate cake topped with vibrant green frosting and creepy candy eyes, making them an irresistible addition to any spooky celebration. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or looking for a festive dessert to enjoy, these cupcakes are sure to impress!

Ingredients Quantity
All-purpose flour 1 ½ cups
Unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Baking powder 1 teaspoon
Baking soda ½ teaspoon
Salt ¼ teaspoon
Eggs 2 large
Whole milk 1 cup
Vegetable oil ½ cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Green frosting (store-bought or homemade) As needed
Candy eyeballs As needed
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well blended and smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Once cooled, generously frost each cupcake with green frosting and top with candy eyeballs to create a monster effect. Enjoy your spooky Monster Eye Cupcakes!