7 No-Oven Halloween Desserts That Still Impress

Let your Halloween celebrations shine with these 7 no-oven desserts that are sure to impress—discover the spooky treats waiting for you!

Spooky Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

spooky halloween rice krispie treats

These Spooky Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive no-oven dessert that is perfect for Halloween celebrations. With a mix of classic marshmallow and cereal, these treats are shaped into ghoulish figures, decorated with candy eyes and spooky sprinkles. They are easy to make and a great activity for kids and adults alike.

Ingredients Quantity
Butter 3 tablespoons
Mini marshmallows 4 cups
Rice Krispies cereal 6 cups
Black food coloring 1-2 drops
Candy eyes As needed
Halloween-themed sprinkles As needed

Instructions:

  1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and combined.
  2. Add the black food coloring to the melted mixture and stir until uniform in color.
  3. Remove from heat and quickly add the Rice Krispies cereal, stirring until all the cereal is well coated.
  4. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then butter your hands and shape the mixture into desired ghoulish figures or shapes.
  5. Decorate with candy eyes and Halloween-themed sprinkles before they set completely. Enjoy your spooky treats!
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Creepy Crawly Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels

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Creepy Crawly Chocolate-Dipped Pretzels are a delightful no-oven Halloween treat that combines the salty crunch of pretzels with the sweet decadence of chocolate. Perfectly festive, these treats can be decorated to look like creepy crawly creatures, making them a fun and spooky addition to your Halloween festivities. They are simple to prepare and are great for kids to participate in decorating!

Ingredients Quantity
Pretzel rods 12
Dark or milk chocolate 1 cup
White chocolate (optional) 1/2 cup
Halloween-themed sprinkles As needed
Edible googly eyes As needed
Candy corn (for decoration) As needed

Instructions:

  1. Melt the dark or milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  2. Dip each pretzel rod into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
  3. Place the coated pretzels on parchment paper and immediately sprinkle with Halloween-themed sprinkles and add edible googly eyes if desired.
  4. If using white chocolate, melt it and drizzle it over the pretzels for an added creepy effect.
  5. Let the pretzels set until the chocolate hardens, then enjoy your creepy crawly treats!
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Ghoulish Ghost Meringues

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Ghoulish Ghost Meringues are an adorable and light dessert that will enchant your Halloween party! These delightful meringue cookies take on the shape of ghostly figures, making them a fun treat for kids and adults alike. With their crisp texture and sweet flavor, they are a ghoulishly good addition to your Halloween dessert spread. Plus, they require no baking, allowing you to whip them up easily!

Ingredients Quantity
Egg whites 3 large
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon
Vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon
Mini chocolate chips (for eyes) As needed

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until frothy. Gradually add cream of tartar and sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.
  2. Mix in the vanilla extract gently.
  3. Use a piping bag to pipe ghost shapes onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°F (93°C) for 1.5 hours or until the meringues are dry and easily lift off the parchment.
  5. Let cool completely, then use mini chocolate chips to decorate eyes on your ghostly meringues. Enjoy your spooktacular treats!
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Pumpkin Pie Parfaits

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Pumpkin Pie Parfaits are a delightful, no-oven dessert that captures all the flavors of traditional pumpkin pie in a fun and festive format. These layered treats combine creamy pumpkin filling, whipped topping, and crunchy graham cracker crumbs to create an irresistible Halloween dessert that’s sure to impress your guests. Plus, assembling these parfaits is quick and easy—perfect for last-minute entertaining!

Ingredients Quantity
Pumpkin puree 1 cup
Cream cheese 8 oz (softened)
Powdered sugar 1/2 cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Pumpkin pie spice 1 teaspoon
Whipped topping 2 cups
Graham cracker crumbs 1 cup
Additional whipped topping For garnish
Ground cinnamon (optional) For garnish

Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix until smooth and well combined.
  2. Fold in the whipped topping gently until the mixture is light and airy.
  3. In serving cups or jars, layer the pumpkin mixture and graham cracker crumbs alternately, starting with the pumpkin filling, and finishing with a layer of whipped topping.
  4. Repeat the layering until all ingredients are used up.
  5. Optional: Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top and garnish with extra whipped topping before serving. Enjoy your festive Pumpkin Pie Parfaits!
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Monster Marshmallow Pops

halloween monster marshmallow pops

Monster Marshmallow Pops are the perfect fun and festive treat for Halloween! They are easily customizable and make for a delightful, no-bake dessert that both kids and adults will love. These pops feature large marshmallows coated in colorful chocolate and decorated to look like silly monsters, making them a playful addition to any Halloween celebration.

Ingredients Quantity
Large marshmallows 10
Chocolate melts (colored) 1 cup (of your choice)
Candy eyes 1/2 cup
Lollipop sticks 10
Colored sprinkles 1/2 cup
Edible markers (optional) For decoration
White chocolate melts (optional, for teeth) 1/2 cup

Instructions:

  1. Melt the colored chocolate melts according to package instructions until smooth.
  2. Insert a lollipop stick into each marshmallow, then dip the marshmallow into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Let excess chocolate drip off.
  3. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle colored sprinkles over the marshmallow for extra fun.
  4. Attach candy eyes before the chocolate hardens.
  5. If using, melt white chocolate and use it to create small teeth on the marshmallows using a piping bag or a toothpick.
  6. Let the chocolate completely set before serving. Enjoy your Monster Marshmallow Pops!
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Witch Hat Cookies

witch hat cookie recipe

Witch Hat Cookies are a delightful and spooky treat that’s perfect for Halloween gatherings! These adorable cookies are made from chocolate cookies and topped with candy to create whimsical witch hats. Easy to assemble, these no-bake treats are sure to impress both kids and adults alike at any Halloween party.

Ingredients Quantity
Chocolate wafer cookies 24
Hershey’s Kisses (or any chocolate kisses) 24
Green frosting (tube) 1 tube
Candy corn 24 pieces

Instructions:

  1. Place a chocolate wafer cookie on a flat surface.
  2. Squeeze a small dollop of green frosting in the center of the cookie.
  3. Unwrap a Hershey’s Kiss and place it upside down on top of the frosting.
  4. Add a piece of candy corn to the frosting at the base of the Hershey’s Kiss as the “hat’s brim.”
  5. Repeat the steps until all cookies are assembled. Enjoy your fun Witch Hat Cookies!
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No-Bake Spider Web Cheesecake

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No-Bake Spider Web Cheesecake is a fun and spooky dessert that’s sure to delight your Halloween guests! This creamy cheesecake is topped with a chocolate drizzle designed to mimic a spider web, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for your Halloween festivities. Plus, since it’s a no-bake recipe, you can prepare it with ease and allow it to set in the fridge!

Ingredients Quantity
Cream cheese 16 oz
Granulated sugar 1 cup
Sour cream 1 cup
Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Whipped topping 1 ½ cups
Graham cracker crumbs 1 ½ cups
Butter (melted) ½ cup
Semi-sweet chocolate (for web) ⅓ cup
Milk (for chocolate drizzle) 1 tbsp

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, mix melted butter and graham cracker crumbs until combined, then press the mixture into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in the whipped topping until fully incorporated, then pour the cream cheese mixture onto the crust and spread evenly.
  4. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or until set.
  5. After the cheesecake has set, melt the semi-sweet chocolate with milk in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir until smooth.
  6. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cheesecake in a spider web pattern, starting from the center and working outward.
  7. Slice and serve, enjoying the spooky design of your No-Bake Spider Web Cheesecake!