These Nutter Butter Ghosts are such a simple Halloween Treat. Just a few basic ingredients and just a few minutes to assemble and they're too spooky cute.

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Halloween is one of my favorite times of year. I make my husband cringe when I start talking about dressing up and ghouling out!

I love all things spooky and fun. These Nutter Butter Ghosts are no exception. When I make these it always brings a smile to the kids' faces.

What makes this recipe so yummy

• Hardly any time is needed to prepare these Halloween Cookies.
• Just a few basic ingredients is needed to make these adorable ghost cookies.
• Could be a great idea for an easy Halloween Dessert.
• They're fun treats to have the kids help make and the perfect treat for Halloween night.

Groceries you'll need: Ingredients

• Nutter Butter Cookies
• Bright White Candy Wafers
• Candy Eyes
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

See recipe card at the bottom of this post for quantities.

Recipe walkthrough: Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe steps. For more detailed instructions visit the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Step 1: In a small microwave-safe bowl, add the candy wafers and microwave on 50% for 2 minutes, give a stir, then continue in 30 second intervals until the wafers have melted.
• Step 2: Dip a Nutter Butter cookie into the coating and allow the excess to drip off.
• Step 3: Attach 2 candy eyes and 1 chocolate chip for the mouth.
• Step 4: Lay the dipped cookies on a baking sheet lined with wax paper, and repeat until you have all the little ghosts assembled.

Hint: If you prefer you could use the double boiler method here, instead of using the microwave.

Recipe variations and substitute ideas

• White Chocolate - instead of white candy coating use melted chocolate for the coated cookie.
• White Almond Bark - use melted almond bark instead of the candy wafers.
• Black Frosting - draw the faces on instead.
• Chocolate Chip Eyes - instead of candy eyeballs.
• Milano Cookies - instead of peanut butter cookies.

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Necessary gear: Equipment

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All you'll need is a small mixing bowl to melt the wafers in, then a baking sheet lined with wax paper. That's it.

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More Halloween recipes I think you'll love

• Mummy Oreos
• Zombie Cupcakes
• Halloween Grilled Cheese
• Ghost Cupcakes with Marshmallow
• Breadstick Rattlers
• Halloween Cookies with Sprinkles
• Halloween Jungle Juice Recipe
• Monster Meatloaf Recipe
• Spider Web Brownies

How to store leftovers

Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, for up to 5 days.

Line the container with paper towel, to avoid moisture build up.

Mel's kitchen notes

Take the leftover melted candy coating and add to a piping bag. You could also make Nutter Butter Mummies by drizzling 'bandages' over the top.

Frequently asked questions: FAQs

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