Easy Halloween Cookies to Bake

Looking for an easy, fun, and delicious way to celebrate the season with the whole family? Look no further than our amazing selection of Easy Halloween Cookies!

These tasty treats are perfect for getting into the spooky spirit, and they're so easy to make that even the littlest ones can help out. Plus, they're a great way to show off your creative side - decorate them however you like!

Whether you're looking for something classic or out-of-the-box, we've got you covered. So grab your baking supplies and get ready for some frightfully good fun!

Check out all the other Halloween Themed Recipes  for more delicious treats and snacks to make for your family!

Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party at home or just in the mood to celebrate with some sweet treats, there’s no simpler way to do that than by decorating some basic cookies.

They're super easy cookie recipes to make, and they're always a big hit with kids and adults alike. The key to making them perfect is to make sure the candy pieces are evenly distributed throughout the dough.

You’ll not just save up on time and effort, but it is actually surprising how well put together they look.

Ready for more Easy Desserts perfect for Halloween? Try my Halloween Chocolate Covered Pretzels or this fun collection of Halloween Food and Treats.

What to do with leftover Halloween candy?

It's Halloween night, and you've just come home from a night of trick-or-treating with a big bag of candy. But what do you do with all that leftover Halloween candy? Here are a few ideas:

• You could donate the candy to your local food bank. They can distribute the candy to families in need or use it in their own holiday events.
• Another idea is to trade it in for something else. Many dentists have programs where they will trade candy for toothbrushes or other prizes. And some schools have classroom parties where kids can trade in their candy for toys or other goodies.
• Or, , you can use extra candy to bake cookies. You could bake Leftover Candy Cookies or my Leftover Candy Cane Cookies

Can you freeze cookies?

Yes, you can freeze cookies! This is a great way to extend the shelf life of your cookies, and it can also be a convenient way to have them on hand for when you get a sudden craving.

When freezing cookies, it's important to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or place them in a freezer-safe container. This will help to protect them from freezer burn and keep them fresh-tasting.

For best results, eat frozen cookies within three months. When you're ready to eat a frozen cookie, simply thaw it at room temperature or microwave it for a few seconds.

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How to make Halloween Gifts

If you're looking for a fun and festive treat to give to your friends and family this Halloween, why not try making some personalized cookie gifts? These delicious treats are easy to make and can be customized to suit any taste.

Once your cookies are decorated, place them in cellophane bags and tie them with a ribbon. For an extra special touch, you could even add a personal message or use the free gift tags available here in this post.

You could even try these printable gift bags and tags to dress up your Halloween gifts.

Here are a few easy cookie recipes you could use to give as gifts:

Mummy Cookies

• If you’re one of those who have questionable piping skills, these Nutter Butter Mummy Cookies are going to be super easy for you! In fact, there’s no way you could go wrong with making mummy themed cookies!
• All you need is can of white frosting and a simple piping bag with a flat or a thin round nozzle and some candy googly eyes.
• Run the frosting several times across the cookies, place two candy eyes and you’re done! Super easy right? Oh..and did I tell you these are store-bought Nutter Butter cookies???

Monster Eye Cookies

• Don’t want to go through the hassle of piping and decorating those cookies? There’s an incredibly easy way to go around that too.
• Make this easy chocolate Halloween Thumbprint Cookies and add a few different sized candy eyes to the center of the thumbprint when the cookies come out of the oven. You can use a bit of icing to make sure the spooky eyes stay in place!

Spooky Spider Cookies

• Got kiddos who love peanut butter cups? Or maybe you do- we’re not judging. Whatever it is, these spider cookies are the perfect way to relish them.
• You can use any basic cookie recipe and then simply by adding a peanut butter cup and frosting, you have a spooky spider!
• Super easy to make yet so cute!

Easy Sugar Cookie Cutouts

• It doesn't get any easier than using your favorite shaped cookie cutters to transform ordinary sugar cookie dough into Halloween cookies!
• You’ll just need some white frosting (cream cheese frosting works too), and candy eyes to add to the top of fresh baked sugar cookies.
• Just take a bit of frosting on your spatula, spread it in the shape of a ghost or pumpkins, or bat shaped cookies. Add eyes with the frosting and that’s it. Fun cookies the whole family will love!
• And if you're really pressed for time, use store-bought sugar cookie dough! Just get in the kitchen and have fun with the family baking "scary" cookies!

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This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2020 with new photos, and new information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!