Halloween Treats for Kids

Halloween is just around the corner, meaning it’s time to whip up some fun, easy, and spooky Halloween Treats For Kids. From ghost-shaped goodies to pumpkin-inspired snacks, there’s no shortage of Halloween-themed treats perfect for children. Whether planning a Halloween party, trick-or-treating, or just looking for simple homemade ideas, these treats will make your celebration delicious.

A collage of Halloween-themed desserts for kids: toast with ghost spreads, a Halloween-decorated chocolate cake with cookies and candies, a gingerbread house with mice figurines, and owl-shaped cupcakes with chocolate and cream accents—perfect Halloween treats for kids.

This post will share some of the best Halloween treats for kids, filled with creativity, fun flavors, and spooky. These kid-friendly treats are easy to make and perfect for any Halloween event. So, if you’re looking for Halloween dessert ideas that are both delicious and visually exciting, you’ve come to the right place!

Saturday Chitchat with Janine – Volume 186

Why Halloween Treats for Kids Are a Must-Have for Your Party

Halloween isn’t complete without a table full of spooky treats. Kids love the excitement of finding fun snacks that match the creepy theme of the season.

Easy Halloween treats for kids excite the party and let you get creative in the kitchen. The best part is you don’t need to be a professional baker to create these treats.

With just a few ingredients and imagination, you can make Halloween desserts that everyone will enjoy.

Simple and Fun Halloween Treats for All Ages

When it comes to Halloween treats for kids, simplicity is vital. You want recipes that are quick to make but still have that wow factor.

These delicious treats are fun for kids to help make. Incorporating classic Halloween flavors like chocolate, pumpkin, and candy corn can turn everyday snacks into spooky delights.

A great idea is to set up a Halloween treat station where kids can decorate their desserts.

This hands-on activity makes the experience even more memorable. Have plenty of Halloween sprinkles, icing, and fun decorations!

A Personal Note from Janine

A tray of festive Halloween treats for kids, featuring cookies shaped like ghosts and pumpkins, adorned with black and white polka dots and bat designs. They're nestled among small pumpkins and glowing candles on a spider web tablecloth.

Halloween always feels a bit bittersweet for me. With my kids all grown up, I don’t host big parties or go out with decorations like I used to. I still fondly remember the days when I’d throw my daughter’s Halloween-themed birthday, decorating the dessert table and planning all the games and activities—honestly, I think I enjoyed it even more than she did!

Before starting my blog, I was an event planner, so parties were my thing. Even now, I can’t resist the fun of whipping up some festive Halloween treats.

No matter how old my kids get, I’ll always find joy in decorating and making goodies. I’m still a kid at heart, and there’s just something magical about sharing Halloween fun, even if it’s just through treats.

So, grab a comfy chair and a cup of hot apple cider, and let’s spend a little time together this lovely Saturday. To my friends in Florida and along the East Coast, I hope you stay safe and weather the storms.

Happy Saturday!

This Week’s Inspiration – Halloween Treats for Kids

Three slices of ghostly-designed bread sit on a plate, perfect Halloween treats for kids. Candles, pumpkins, candy corn, and a bowl of candy eyes are scattered around. A ghost cookie cutter and more bread are nearby on a light-colored surface.

Ghost Halloween Sandwiches

Looking for a spooky and fun Halloween treat? These Ghost Halloween Sandwiches are the perfect addition to any Halloween party or lunchbox! Made with simple ingredients and shaped like adorable ghosts, these sandwiches are a hit for kids and adults. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party or want a festive snack, these ghost-shaped sandwiches will surely be a ghoulish delight.

A chocolate-covered apple slice on a stick, topped with crushed chocolate pieces, makes the perfect Halloween treat for kids. It's nestled on a baking sheet with other prepared delights and chocolate bars in the background.

Chocolate Covered Apple Slices

These Chocolate Covered Apple Slices are not only delicious but also visually appealing. The shiny chocolate coating is garnished with sprinkles or crushed cookies, making the apple slices impossible to resist. It’s a treat that looks as good as it tastes, making it the perfect dessert.

A festive Halloween-themed flat lay showcases a large tray of cookies in a spiderweb pattern, surrounded by candy, ghosts, and leaves. The words "Spooky" and "Eek" are displayed on a checkered cloth against a dark background—perfect halloween treats for kids.

Halloween Charcuterie Board

Make a cute Halloween Charcuterie Board this fall. So many boards feature skeletons, pumpkins, and Hocus Pocus characters, but this board displays a cute spider web! Create them out of mini marshmallows. And the spiders are made of white donut holes and licorice. Learn how to make this fantastic Halloween-themed board.

A pumpkin-shaped pastry with icing sits on a white stand, surrounded by small pumpkins and autumn leaves on a light-colored surface—a perfect centerpiece for Halloween treats for kids.

Pumpkin Hand Pies Recipe

This mini Pumpkin Hand Pie Recipe is easy to make and a perfect fall treat. The pie filling is homemade pumpkin pie wrapped in pie crust dough. A Williams Sonoma autumn mini pie mold achieves the pumpkin shape.

Two felt mice in witch hats stand by candy-covered houses, resembling delightful Halloween treats for kids. The scene is illuminated with warm fairy lights, giving a cozy, festive ambiance. A leafless tree adds to the autumnal or Halloween theme.

Halloween Gingerbread House Tutorial

Halloween wouldn’t be complete without a Halloween Gingerbread House! You can make these adorable houses using any gingerbread kit. I used Trader Joe’s gingerbread houses since I love their shape. There are so many gingerbread house kits in the stores, and any one of them will work with this project. I’m providing the basics and a few icing ideas to inspire you to create your own little house!

Four chocolate cupcakes decorated to look like owls make perfect Halloween treats for kids, with Oreo cookies and chocolate candies for eyes and orange candy for beaks, all set on a white surface.

Oreo Halloween Treat Ideas

Check out these Oreo Halloween Treat Ideas to create spooky yet delicious desserts to share with family and friends during this festive season! Here are some simple goodies to develop that will have you howling at midnight like a wolf!

White pumpkin-shaped cakes with brown stems sit on a pedestal stand, perfect as Halloween treats for kids. One cake is sliced to reveal a delightful brown interior. In the background, a bowl of whipped cream and a floral-patterned cloth add an extra touch of charm.

Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes

These cute Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes are my moist carrot cake and cream cheese frosting recipe. They’re the perfect dessert to share with family and friends this season! And besides, these cakes are shaped like pumpkins, making them even more impressive and adorable!

Three mushroom-shaped cookies coated with white frosting are arranged on a light surface. In the background, out-of-focus pumpkins add a seasonal touch. Scattered autumn leaves enhance the cozy fall atmosphere, making these Halloween treats perfect for kids.

Mushroom Cookies Recipe

These Mushroom Cookies are crafted using a simple sugar cookie recipe for easy shaping. Not only are these petite cookies adorable, but they have a delightful flavor. Whip up a batch for a special birthday celebration or use them to decorate a woodland-themed cake.

Close-up of two stacked chocolate brownies on parchment paper. These Halloween treats for kids feature layers of chocolate chips, cookie pieces, and a creamy filling, all topped with crumbled cookies for that spooky delight.

Gluten-Free Slutty Brownies

Make these Gluten Free Slutty Brownies when you want to make a decadent chocolate Oreo dessert without the flour. This delicious brownie contains a chocolate chip cookie base with an Oreo cookie middle and is topped with a chocolatey brownie. All of these delightful layers are gluten-free.

Three ice cream sandwiches with brown cookies and two layers of orange and white ice cream are stacked on a small white plate, resembling fun Halloween treats for kids. The background is softly blurred with shades of white and light brown.

Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

This Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe is the perfect fall treat! The chewy, spicy molasses cookies combine well with the pumpkin. But if you can’t find pumpkin ice cream, these cookies also go magnificently with vanilla ice cream. I bought my ice cream from Trader Joe’s, making this fall dessert wonderful.

Boutique of the Week – Elegant White Fall Decor

Elegant White Fall Decor

As autumn approaches, it’s the perfect time to transform your space with an Elegant White Fall Decor filled with wreaths, pillows, and more. The white decor brings a fresh, crisp look that complements the earthy tones of fall, creating a serene and stylish atmosphere. From white pumpkins to cozy throw blankets, adding white touches to your home offers a chic and sophisticated way to welcome the season. White decor is a must-have if you’re looking for timeless and classy fall decorating ideas.

More Halloween Treats For Kids From My Friends

A festive collection of Halloween treats for kids featuring chocolate-covered pretzels with candy eyes and sprinkles, and cookies shaped like owls with licorice feathers and candy eyes, all set against a spooky backdrop.

Spooky Halloween Pretzels

I’m starting Saturday with such a fun recipe: spooky Halloween pretzels! Salty pretzels and sweet chocolate? It’s one of the best combos.

A display of pumpkin-shaped cookies in orange and pink frosting is arranged on two white platters, one elevated. Perfect Halloween treats for kids, these delights sit against a wicker basket adorned with autumn leaves on a white cloth-covered table.

Favorite Halloween Sugar Cookies

I love Halloween parties and think this recipe is the best. These Halloween sugar cookies will be the center of your table!

This Week’s Tip – Ghost Charcuterie Board

A ghost-shaped platter filled with Halloween treats for kids offers snacks like cookies, pretzels, and popcorn styled as mummies, ghosts, and spiders. It’s accompanied by candles and a black bird decoration on a white wooden table adorned with a checkered cloth.

A Halloween-themed table setting delights with ghost-shaped platters featuring halloween treats for kids like green popcorn, mustard, corn dogs, and pickles. There's also a black broomstick stirrer in a condiment, candy corn, a pumpkin mug, and a green decorative pumpkin.

Ghost Charcuterie Board

I picked this Ghost Platter a couple of years ago, and it’s still one of my favorite finds! Add some Halloween treats, and you’ll get the cutest little party display in no time. It’s perfect for serving up sweets or spooky snacks in style.

I’m always on the hunt for fun and festive charcuterie boards to celebrate every holiday—there’s nothing like a themed board to bring extra magic to the table!

Latest Obsession – Cookie Stamps

A plate of square, embossed cookies with various leaf and floral designs, perfect as Halloween treats for kids, sits on a white table. Additional cookies and a red glass are visible around the plate.

Three metallic cookie cutters with embossed designs of a pinecone, an acorn, and a maple leaf are held in hand. A pink flower and a lit candle blur in the background, offering a cozy atmosphere perfect for crafting Halloween treats for kids.

Cookie Stamps

These cookie stamps are such a blast! They take an ordinary shortbread cookie to a whole new level. Grab some Autumn or Halloween-themed stamps, and your family and friends will be blown away! It’s a fun and easy way to add extra flair to your holiday baking!

My Amazon Finds – Halloween Treats For Kids

Packaging of Z Natural Foods Organic Pumpkin Powder highlights its appeal for creating Halloween treats for kids. The front features a photo of fresh pumpkin slices with the powder. Labels confirm it's non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, and chemical-free, with a net weight of 1 lb (454 g).

A package of Halloween Confetti dessert topping offers an assortment of orange, black, and white sprinkles. Perfect for halloween treats for kids, the label showcases bats, pumpkins, and reads "Great Surprise, Halloween Confetti.

A pumpkin-shaped baking pan with indentations for eyes, nose, and a smile to create a jack-o'-lantern face. Perfect for crafting Halloween treats for kids, it's made of dark non-stick metal.

Four candy sticks with orange, brown, white, and yellow stripes are arranged in a fan shape against a white background, making them perfect Halloween treats for kids.

The image displays a Trader Joe's Haunted House Chocolate Cookie Kit, perfect as Halloween treats for kids. The spooky-themed packaging showcases a chocolate cookie house adorned with icing and candy, set against silhouettes of a witch and bats in a moonlit sky.

A clear container of Sprinklefetti Halloween sprinkles is perfect for halloween treats for kids. It is divided into three sections, featuring black, multicolored, and orange sprinkles. The lid is white with blue branding.

Halloween treats for kids are a must-have for any festive celebration.

From sweet to savory, spooky to silly, these snacks will be a hit with all ages.

Whether you’re planning a big Halloween party or just want to treat your little ones to something special, these easy Halloween dessert ideas will make your celebration memorable.

So, grab your ingredients, get creative, and have fun making beautiful Halloween treats for kids that everyone will love!

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I named my blog Happy Happy Nester because I love everything related to the home. I’ve always enjoyed decorating my surroundings. Get cozy and stay for a bit, thanks for visiting!

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