Ghost Krispy Treats are the perfect dessert for a kids’ Halloween party! They’re so easy to make and a lot of fun.
Have I ever mentioned how much I love Halloween? Because I love it so much! I have so many fun memories from Halloween that come swarming back this time of year. If you love a good Halloween treat recipe, I highly recommend Halloween Dipped Oreos, Monster Bundt Cake, and Halloween Caramel Pretzel Bites!
This post was originally published September 2017 and revamped October 2024.
Excerpt from “30 Days of Halloween” in 2017:
Cupcake Diaries “30 Days of Halloween” is back and to say I’m excited is an understatement!
It’s the fifth consecutive year that I’ve hosted this series and every year I count down the days till the series officially begins. (You can find out more about the series HERE, including how the darn thing came to be!)
September 1st is a happy, happy day. I’m kicking off the series with a fun and easy treat.
Ghost Krispy Treats are perfect for kids and adults. I love their little shape and, of course, those candy eyes! They remind me of the kid dressed as a ghost from the movie It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, making them all the better.
Ghost Krispy Treats Ingredients
You only need five ingredients to make these treats. And that includes the candy eyeballs!
Ingredients
- butter
- miniature marshmallows
- Rice Krispies cereal
- almond bark or white candy melts
- candy eyeballs
Aren’t these little guys so funny?
Since my twin sister and I are big into Halloween I always like to ask her opinion about my recipes and photos.
I sent her two photos of these little ghosts and asked her what she thought of them. She thought they were adorable, for one, but she also loved how they were looking right at her. haha I thought that was pretty great.
FAQ About Ghost Krispy Treats
Have questions about these Ghost Krispy Treats? You might find the answer below!
What are Ghost Rice Krispy Treats?
These treats are essentially Rice Krispies treats, but the gooiest and softest little treats in all the land. They’re topped with a delicious candy coating and the texture difference is just so darn good!
How do you make the ghost shape?
You can find really cute sets of Halloween Cookie Cutters on Amazon. I love this set of ghost cookie cutters. When I made these treats, I used a tulip cookie cutter! It was what I had at the time and totally worked.
What are candy melts?
Candy melts are vanilla-flavored discs for candy making and coating. They come in multiple colors for all kinds of fun treats! You can buy them at Walmart, craft and party stores, and other grocery stores.
What could I make Ghost Krispy Treats for?
You’re going to love how easy these are to make! They’re perfect for a classroom Halloween party, dessert at a themed dinner, or just as an after-school treat in October. These all package up so cute as little gifts! They’d be great as single treats for teachers and friends.
How many treats can I get out of one pan?
You’ll be able to get about 20 ghosts with this recipe. The key is to use a cookie sheet and not a 9×13 pan!
What is the best cookie sheet for making Ghost Krispy Treats?
There are a lot of great cookie, or baking, sheet brands out there, but Nordic Ware baking sheets are my very favorite.
More Fun Halloween Treat Recipes
If you like this recipe, chances are you will like these as well…
Here are a few of my other favorite Halloween treat recipes featuring candy eyeballs!
Monster Bundt Cake
- All you need is a cake mix and few other ingredients to make this frightfully fun cake! Have fun with the Halloween frosting colors.
Halloween Chex Treat
- Featuring festive M&M’s, candy corn, Halloween sprinkles, pretzels, and candy eyeballs, Halloween Chex Treat makes a wonderfully massive bowl of gooey goodness to serve to a crowd.
Halloween Dipped Oreos
- Halloween Dipped Oreos are just about as fun as you can get when it comes to cute and creepy treats! The bright colors are so fun and festive.
Colorful Halloween Popcorn
- Colorful Halloween Popcorn is a perfect party treat! Crunchy, sweet, and loaded with yummy flavors and textures. It’s so easy and fun!
Ghost Krispy Treats
Ghost Krispy Treats are the perfect dessert for a kids' Halloween party! They're so easy to make and a lot of fun.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter + 1 Tbsp to grease pan
- 15 ounces miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 pound almond bark, or white candy melts
- 1 package mini candy eyeballs
Instructions
Use a paper towel and 1 Tbsp butter to grease a cookie sheet; set aside. Cover another cookie sheet with wax paper; set aside.
Melt 1/4 c. butter in a small microwave safe bowl. Pour into a large mixing bowl and place marshmallows right over top.
Place bowl in microwave and heat for 30 seconds; remove from microwave and stir. Heat for 30 more seconds and stir again until marshmallows are melted.
Pour cereal into melted marshmallows mixture. Stir until cereal is coated.
Press treat mixture into greased cookie sheet, getting your hand wet first to avoid get the mixture stuck on your hand. Cover with aluminum foil and place in the fridge for at least one hour.
Use a ghost or tulip cookie cutter to cut out 20-24 ghosts. Place upside down on the cookie sheet covered in wax paper, cover with foil, and refrigerate again for at least one hour.
Heat almond bark or candy melts according to package directions (a glass bowl works best for this!) Dip the bottom (stickier side) of each ghost in the melted almond bark. Place back on wax paper and immediately add eyeballs. Serve when the coating has completely cooled. Enjoy!
Notes
I made 20 ghosts from this recipe, but if I had smashed the uncut treats together I could have cut out probably four more. You can use a 9x13 pan for thicker ghosts.
Recommended Products
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COOKIEQUE 2-Piece Halloween Ghost Cookie Cutters -
Nordic Ware Half Sheet, 2-Pack -
BoxedHome Classic Mixing Bowl Set (Set of 4, Grey) -
Amazon Basics 8-Cup Glass Measuring Cup -
ChefAide 4 Pieces Silicone Spatula Set -
Pyrex Glass, 3 PC Mixing Bowl Set -
365 by Whole Foods Market Wax Paper, 75 SQFT -
Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, 50 Square Feet
This recipe is part of “30 Days of Halloween” 2017 here at Cupcake Diaries. Come back tomorrow for a whole new Halloween recipe. You don’t want to miss it!
Take a look below at the other fun and festive recipes featured in this year’s series!
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