Published By: Rinks

10 Sweet & Scary Outdoor Halloween Treat Ideas

Have you planned a fa-boo-lous Halloween get-together? Here is how to prepare the treats all by yourself to fit the Halloween theme.

You can't have Halloween without these creepy snacks. We've got some ideas that are a little terrifying, pleasantly sweet, and plenty of fun. So read on to mix the perfect amount of sugar, flour, and gelatin in the cauldron for these yummy and scary treats! 

Spider Snacks

When Halloween is just about the corner, you need snacks that resemble the spooky shapes. We understand pumpkin and boo ghosts can be tough, but a little spider is never too much! 

Pumpkin-shaped Cream Puffs

Although jack-o'-lanterns have a scary appearance, they are filled with a deliciously creamy and sweet filling. Thanks to the traditional flavor of pumpkin pie spice, all your ghosts and goblins will be begging for more. 

Sweepstakes Brooms

You can use little brooms as a garnish for your Witch's Brew. To make this, all you need are licorice strings and pretzel sticks. Tie them up and then hand them together with a little ribbon on air. 

Cookies With Candy Corn

Shape and refrigerate the handmade dough for these buttery cookies in advance. Simple tricolor sweets need just be sliced and baked when right. The corn will look like little teeth on your cookie. 

Apples With A Black Heart

Unlike modern caramel apples, the coating on these vintage candies is firm. Like a lollipop, they should be licked to enjoy them fully. Alternatively, you can use a sharp knife to cut it into wedges, but be aware that the caramel covering may break. 

Sugar Maple Cake

This decadent dessert is just the thing to round up your autumn meal. The chocolate tree topping of this delicious maple-flavored cake may be decorated with either icing or dried fruit for the leaves. 

Cake With A Witch's Face

This witch cake will surely please all the guests at your Halloween celebration. You can try little cupcakes with witch hat outlines shaped out of frozen fondant. 

Pumpkin-Shaped Baking

This toothless grinner can be made by piecing together two fluted tube pan cakes, will be the most delicate Halloween centerpiece ever. 

Candy Corn Pudding

The crisp autumn air is calling out for these simply frozen sweets. Each pop may resemble candy corn with just a few droplets of food coloring, but the hues can be changed to suit the occasion.