Halloween Dessert Board


High Altitude Halloween | Published October 22, 2024 by Mimi Council

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If you’re looking for an easy and festive Halloween treat, then this Halloween Dessert Board is all you need. You don’t need to bake a single thing, yet your guests will enjoy organic and delicious treats free of artificial colors!

If you’re looking for more organic Halloween treats, check out some of my other favorites like Haunted Garden Cake, Brown Butter Pumpkin Cookies, or Healthy Almond Joy Bars.

halloween dessert board

I love an effortless but delicious dessert and this Halloween Dessert Board is exactly that. No oven required!

This Halloween Dessert Board is an easy and festive no bake dessert that’s perfect for you Halloween party! I use some of my favorite organic cookies and candies to create this spooky and festive Halloween dessert.

halloween dessert board

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick and Easy: This Halloween dessert is quick and easy. Everything I’m using is store bought, and I just make the frosting. Plus this no bake dessert comes together in 15 minutes!

Festive AF: This Halloween dessert is festive without the use of any artificial colors!

Great for a Party: Because this Halloween Dessert Board is festive and quick to make, it’s perfect for your Halloween party! Your guests will love this easy no bake dessert for noshing on.

halloween dessert board
halloween dessert board

Ingredients

halloween dessert board
halloween dessert board

Tools Needed

  • Scale: Always use a scale for the most accurate measurement.
  • Stand Mixer: I use a stand mixer for the frosting, but a hand mixer will also work.
  • Serving Board: You’ll need a large serving board to display this dessert. You can use square or round, either works.

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined, then add in the stew and mix on high until you have a smooth and creamy frosting. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing and add more water if needed for a smooth consistency.

Step 2

Have your serving board ready. Using a spatula, take all the frosting out of the mixing bowl and place it in the top middle of the board (wherever you want your ghost head to be). Then in a swoop motion, use the spatula to swoop the frosting down and to one side to create a ghost shape. Add chocolate chips upside down so the flat part is on top for the eyes and mouth.

halloween dessert board
halloween dessert board
halloween dessert board
halloween dessert board
halloween dessert board
halloween dessert board

Step 3

I put the giggles in small bowls, this ensures they don’t fall off the board. The gummies are optional if you want to put in bowls or not as they will stay on the board in a pile.

Step 4

Decorate the dessert board with the remaining items, cookies, animal crackers, candy, and pumpkins. It’s ready to serve!

halloween dessert board

Easy Substitutions

  • Feel free to use regular butter or vegan butter in place of shortening. All three will work and make a delicious frosting.
  • If you’re feeling pressed for time or just extra lazy, pick up a jar of Miss Jones Organic Vanilla Frosting instead of making it!
  • You could also make the frosting orange and pipe a pumpkin for the center, using chocolate for the jack-o-lantern. Any Halloween inspired frosting design works!
  • Feel free to use other cookies or candies, this part is totally flexible! I just kept within the Halloween theme which is why I chose the colors and things that I did.
halloween dessert board

Baker’s Tips

  • Be sure the butter or shortening is softened and at room temperature before using.
  • I use chocolate chips for the ghosts eyes and mouth, but pieces of chocolate or cookie also work.
  • You can use any kind of cookies, they don’t need to Newman’s Own Organic O’s. I just used these because they’re black and delicious, but homemade chocolate cookies would also be even better!
halloween dessert board
halloween dessert board

FAQ’s

Can I use butter?

Yes, of course. Feel free to use butter or even vegan butter in place of shortening.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, this is a great dessert to prep. You could make this the day before if you need to, just store it at room temperature.

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halloween dessert board

Halloween Dessert Board

Mimi Council
Create a festive Halloween treat with this easy Halloween Dessert Board. No baking required, just organic and delicious treats that are free of artificial colors!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Makes 10 servings
Calories 430 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add the shortening, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix on low until combined, then add in the stew and mix on high until you have a smooth and creamy frosting. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing and add more water if needed for a smooth consistency.
  • Have your serving board ready. Using a spatula, take all the frosting out of the mixing bowl and place it in the top middle of the board (wherever you want your ghost head to be). Then in a swoop motion, use the spatula to swoop the frosting down and to one side to create a ghost shape. Add chocolate chips upside down so the flat part is on top for the eyes and mouth.
  • I put the giggles in small bowls, this ensures they don’t fall off the board. The gummies are optional if you want to put in bowls or not as they will stay on the board in a pile.
  • Decorate the dessert board with the remaining items, cookies, animal crackers, candy, and pumpkins.
  • It’s ready to serve!

Video

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Notes

High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 260mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 0.4IUCalcium: 27mgIron: 3mg
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