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!