Easy Halloween Treats (4-Ingredients!)

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Easy, cute, festive, and fun-to-make Halloween treats -- each with four ingredients or less. Monster eyeballs, witches hats, witches brooms, and bat bites. Video tutorial included! Recipes via chelseasmessyapron.com
Easy, cute, festive, and fun-to-make Halloween treats -- each with four ingredients or less. Monster eyeballs, witches hats, witches brooms, and bat bites. Video tutorial included! Recipes via chelseasmessyapron.com

Looking for Easy Halloween Treats? We’ve got you covered! With just four ingredients or less, you can make Monster Eyeballs, Witch’s Hats, Witch’s Brooms, and Bat Bites. Simple, tasty, and no baking! Let’s get this Halloween party started!

Image of the Easy Halloween Treats-- witch hats on a board

Easy Halloween Treats!

Get ready to whip up some spook-tacular treats with minimal effort!

These easy Halloween treats are not only adorable and festive but also a breeze to make, requiring just four ingredients or less.

Imagine serving up creepy Monster Eyeballs that stare right back at you, or cute Witch’s Hats that are nearly too enchanting to resist. And let’s not forget about the charming Witch’s Brooms – perfect for any Halloween witch-in-training! To round it all off, our Bat Bites are sure to be a haunting hit.

So let’s get started — these easy and fun recipes are sure to be the highlight of your Halloween bash!

Image of a witch's broom

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Trademark disclaimer: These treats refer to some trademarked brands: Oreos, Reese’s, Hershey Huggs and Kisses, Twizzlers, Rolos, and M&M’s. We use these names for two reasons. 1) They’re high-quality products that we use in our test kitchens and 2) they create instant name recognition to illustrate steps in the recipe process. We respect trademarks and branding!

Easy Halloween Treats Ingredient Breakdown

Here’s a rundown of all the ingredients for these treats, along with handy hints for each:

  • Oreo Thins cookies: Grab the chocolate-creme variety if you can find them. They bring a sleek, dark look that’s perfect for both witch hats and bat wings. And, for the bat bites, stick to the THIN Oreos; their thicker counterparts are a bit too heavy for the Reese’s cups.
  • Cream cheese frosting: If you’re up for it, whip up our favorite homemade cream cheese frosting for that rich flavor and creamy texture. However, if you’re going store-bought, try the bakery section for freshly made options. If not, the tub varieties will work just as well.
  • White chocolate: Quality matters here. For that perfect melt and rich taste, go for a good brand.
  • Chocolate candy kisses: Your choice of flavor can add a twist! Think about using “Hugs” for a fun color variation on the witch hats.
  • Food coloring: Gel-based colors are your best bet for achieving those bright, vivid colors.
  • Halloween/festive sprinkles: Seasonal sprinkles are often available in stores, but if not, online is a great place to look.
  •  Reese’s Miniature Cups: Freshness is crucial! Opt for a newly opened pack to avoid cracking when paired with pretzels. A quick tip: Chill these in the fridge prior to use to keep them firm and prevent melting or smudging during assembly.
  • Pretzel sticks and pretzel snaps or twists: Twists are our pick for monster eyes. For the witch’s brooms, grab miniature pretzel sticks.

Ingredients, continued

  • Pull-apart Twizzlers: Freshness is the name of the game. A new pack ensures they’re soft and pliable which is a must for securing them around the pretzel! 
  • Rolos: Fresh candies are best. When baked, older Rolos might not hold up as well and are more prone to crumbling.
  • M&M’s candies: Seasonal bags are a hit, but if you can’t find them, use regular packs and sort out colors that match your theme.
  • Edible candy eyeballs: Size matters. Aim for miniature eyes for bats and the larger variety for monster eyeballs. This assorted size pack is perfect when making multiple of these easy Halloween Treats!

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Wondering about those edible eyes? Check the baking aisle of local grocery stores, usually by cupcake supplies. Craft stores like Hobby Lobby or JoAnn’s Fabrics have them too. For a hassle-free option, online shopping is always a win.

Overhead image of Bat Treats that go in this Easy Halloween Treats series

Tips For These Treats

Here are some tips to ensure your Easy Halloween Treats come out spook-tacular:

  • Preparation is key: Before you start, set out all the ingredients. This way, you can quickly assemble each treat without searching for what you need next.
  • Chilling is crucial: If your candies, especially the chocolate ones, start getting melty, pop them in the fridge for a bit.
  • For perfect piping: If you don’t have a piping bag, a zipper-top plastic bag with the corner snipped off works just as well. Make sure the cut is tiny to maintain control.
  • Handling Oreos: When breaking Oreos in half for the Bat Bites, do so gently to avoid crumbling. A table knife slid between the halves does wonders in making the separation easier.
  • Monitor the oven: When softening Rolos on the pretzels, keep a close eye on them. There can be a lot of variation from oven to oven! The aim is to soften, not melt them.
  • Assembly-line approach: If you’re making large quantities, set up an assembly line. Lay out all your Oreos, then pipe all the frosting, place all the kisses, and finish with the sprinkles. This will speed up the process and give a more uniform look to your treats.
  • Get the kids involved: These are fun and easy recipes that kids can participate in. Let them handle tasks like unwrapping, sprinkling, or placing candies.

Overhead image of the monster eyeballs

Fun Presentation Ideas

  • Spooky platters: Use platters or trays covered with fake spider webs. Place Halloween treats on top of cut pieces of parchment paper or in cupcake liners.
  • Edible graveyard: Create a graveyard with crumbled chocolate cookies as the “dirt.” Plant the Witch’s Hats and other treats in this “soil” and garnish with gummy worms for an added creepy touch.
  • Haunted cupcake stand: Use a cupcake stand–but give it a haunted vibe! Wrap it in orange and black ribbons, fake spider webs, or add Halloween-themed stickers and decals. Place these easy Halloween treats on top of cut pieces of parchment paper or in cupcake liners.
  • Cauldron bowls: Use small cauldrons (available at party stores during the Halloween season) to serve the treats. You can place some green cotton candy at the base to give the illusion of a witch’s potion.
  • Glowing display: Place treats on a tray lined with white parchment paper and use small, safe LED lights underneath to give the treats a mysterious glow.
  • Mummy wrap: Place treats in small boxes and wrap them like mummies using white streamers. Add googly eyes on top!
  • Candy corn layers: In a clear glass bowl, layer candies like candy corn at the bottom, then place your treats on top. This adds color and a festive touch.

VARIATIONS

Feel free to get creative! Use different flavored Oreos, a different flavor frosting, colored sprinkles, alternative candy flavors, or even add some additional Halloween-themed edible decorations like candy spiders.

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Easy Halloween Treats

4.74 from 15 votes
Looking for Easy Halloween Treats? We've got you covered! With just four ingredients or less, you can make Monster Eyeballs, Witch's Hats, Witch's Brooms, and Bat Bites. Simple, tasty, and no baking! Let's get this Halloween party started!
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Easy Halloween Treats

4.74 from 15 votes
Looking for Easy Halloween Treats? We've got you covered! With just four ingredients or less, you can make Monster Eyeballs, Witch's Hats, Witch's Brooms, and Bat Bites. Simple, tasty, and no baking! Let's get this Halloween party started!
Course Dessert, Snack, treat
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Keyword Easy Halloween Treats
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 10 or however many you want to assemble/make
Chelsea Lords
Cost $10.98

Ingredients

Witch's Hats

Witch's Brooms

Bat Bites

Monster Eyes

  • Pretzel snaps or twists
  • Unwrapped Rolos
  • M&M's candies in Halloween colors
  • Large edible eyeballs

Instructions

  • WITCHES HATS: Divide the frosting into two bowls. Dye one bowl green and the other orange. Transfer each colored frosting to separate zipper-top plastic bags. Remove air, seal, and snip off a corner. Pipe a generous dollop of frosting in the middle of each Oreo cookie. Gently press an unwrapped chocolate kiss into the frosting. Optionally, add sprinkles around the frosting base.
  • WITCHES BROOM: Turn Reese's Cups upside down. Push a pretzel stick into the center of each cup. Pull apart Twizzlers and cut each strand into thirds. Wrap one piece around the pretzel where it meets the Reese's cup, secure, and trim the excess.
  • BAT BITES: Prepare Reese's Cups by unwrapping each one. Separate Oreo cookies and scrape off the frosting. Break each Oreo in half to form bat wings (be patient here; a lot will break!) Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in bursts of 25 seconds, stirring in between each burst until melted and smooth. Transfer to a zipper-top plastic bag, snip off a corner, and pipe small dots on the Reese's for the bat wings. Attach one Oreo half to each side of the Reese's Cup to resemble wings. Pipe a small amount of chocolate below the wings and secure to edible eye candies to the Reese's Cup.
  • MONSTER EYES: Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange pretzels on the sheet and place an unwrapped Rolo on each. Bake for 2-4 minutes, or until the chocolates are soft but not melted. Immediately after removing from the oven, press M&M's and large edible eyeballs into the Rolos. Let candies set at room temperature or in the fridge for about an hour or until the chocolate hardens.

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Recipe Notes

Oreo THINS cookies: Stick to the THIN Oreos; their thicker counterparts are a bit too heavy for the Reese's cups.
 Reese's Miniature Cups: A quick tip: Chill these in the fridge prior to use to keep them firm and prevent melting or smudging during assembly.
Edible candy eyeballs: Size matters. Aim for miniature eyes for bats and the larger variety for monster eyeballs. This assorted size pack is perfect when making multiple of these easy Halloween Treats!
Nutrition information is not provided because of the wide variance of ingredients and quantities.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

We do our best to provide accurate nutritional analysis for our recipes. Our nutritional data is calculated using a third-party algorithm and may vary, based on individual cooking styles, measurements, and ingredient sizes. Please use this information for comparison purposes and consult a health professional for nutrition guidance as needed.

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23 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I LOVE these!!!! Just saw them on Foodgawker and adored 🙂 Your photos are gorgeous as well! Thanks for making my evening brighter 🙂 My son has been wearing his Halloween costume for two days now! Ha! He is ready!! 🙂

    1. Awe Jen, you are so sweet! Thank you so much for this kind comment 🙂 Haha I love that your son is already wearing his Halloween costume 🙂 Too fun!

  2. Hello! I absolutely love these ideas!! Do you have a suggestion for a good look-a-like substitute for the Reese Peanut butter cups for kids like mine with severe nut allergies?

    1. Hi Deva! Thank you so much 🙂 You could check your local grocery store on the candy aisle for any lookalikes, or you could try making your own “peanut butter cups” with a different filling (eggless cookie dough, frosting, sunbutter filling, caramel, etc.)!

    1. I’ve just pushed them in slowly and gently and never had a problem! In thinking why you might be having problems, if the mini Reese’s are exceptionally cold (cold home or out of a cold car?) that could make them harder. But at room temperature they go in really easy!

      1. OK, I figured out the pretzel sticks I bought were too thick. I bought the thin ones and they worked so much better. I also added a dab of the colored frosting to the hole then pushed the pretzel in so it made a colorful top instead of the licorice you used.

        Thanks for the help!

  3. I LOVE all of your ideas but where I live there is No Target or anything close to it. We feel very blessed to have a Walmart and one grocery store, Krogers, so where or what web sight can I try and find the eatable eyeballs. Thank u SOOO very much!

  4. 5 stars
    Just sent all of these treats to each of my granddaughters. I know they will love making them. I’m hoping for a treat or two.

  5. 5 stars
    OMG I loved all your recipes, creative, fun and easy! Thanks Messy apron ♥️ it!
    If it’s not messy, It’s not tasty!

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