Homemade Copycat Halloween Desserts – Fun & Spooky Party Treats

ByHayani Mohammed

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, and nothing excites kids and adults alike more than spooky, fun, and delicious desserts. These Homemade Copycat Halloween Desserts are inspired by popular festive treats you’ve seen at parties and bakeries, but made simple enough to prepare at home. From banana ghosts to graveyard cupcakes, these recipes are guaranteed to wow your guests while adding a festive touch to your celebration.

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Why You’ll Love These Copycat Halloween Treats

  • Kid-friendly & fun – Perfect for little hands to help decorate.
  • Budget-friendly – Homemade versions of store-bought or bakery favorites.
  • Creative presentation – Cute, spooky, and Instagram-worthy.
  • Perfect for parties – Easy to make in batches for Halloween gatherings.

Ingredients

Banana Ghosts

  • 3 ripe bananas, peeled and cut in half
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips (melted)
  • Mini chocolate chips (for eyes)
  • Regular chocolate chips (for mouth)

Graveyard Cupcakes

  • 12 chocolate cupcakes (homemade or boxed mix)
  • 1 cup chocolate frosting
  • ½ cup crushed Oreo cookies (for “dirt”)
  • 6 Milano cookies or graham crackers (for tombstones)
  • Black icing pen (for writing “RIP”)
  • Gummy worms or candy pumpkins (optional, for decoration)

Instructions

Banana Ghosts

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Dip halved bananas into melted white chocolate until fully coated.
  3. Place on the tray and add mini chocolate chips for the eyes and a regular chocolate chip for the mouth.
  4. Freeze for 15–20 minutes until firm.

Graveyard Cupcakes

  1. Frost cooled chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
  2. Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies on top to resemble soil.
  3. Write “RIP” on Milano cookies or graham crackers using black icing, then insert into the cupcakes as tombstones.
  4. Add gummy worms or candy pumpkins for extra spookiness.

Serving Ideas

  • Display banana ghosts and graveyard cupcakes together on a spooky tray.
  • Add candy corn, popcorn, or caramel apples for a full Halloween dessert spread.
  • Serve at kids’ parties, school events, or Halloween night gatherings.

Storage Tips

  • Banana Ghosts: Best enjoyed the same day, but can be stored in the freezer up to 3 days.
  • Graveyard Cupcakes: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or refrigerate up to 5 days.