Gluten-Free Halloween Treats You’ll Love

Halloween is my favorite time of year, and if you’re planning a party or just want festive treats, I’ve gathered my best gluten free Halloween recipes to make the season easier (and tastier!). These treats are simple to prepare, eggless, and crowd-pleasing—perfect for sharing at fall gatherings or enjoying at home.

Each recipe is designed to be approachable and full of flavor, so nobody will miss the gluten (or eggs!). If you want even more allergy-friendly baking ideas, my cookbook Just As Tasty: Gluten-Free & Eggless Baking Through the Seasons includes dozens of photographed, easy-to-follow recipes for holidays and everyday treats.

Below are my favorite pumpkin-forward, apple-inspired, and festive Halloween desserts that work great for parties, school events, or cozy nights in.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Recipes

1. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dip

This no-bake pumpkin cream cheese dip is creamy, lightly spiced, and ready in minutes. Serve it with gluten free cookies, pretzels, or apple slices for a simple, crowd-pleasing appetizer or dessert dip.

2. Pumpkin Pie Truffles

No-bake pumpkin truffles make a fun project with kids. They combine pumpkin spice, cream cheese, gluten free cereal for texture, and a chocolate coating for a bite-sized seasonal treat.

3. Pumpkin Cream Cheese Roll

This pumpkin roll is surprisingly approachable. The recipe includes step-by-step tips for baking and rolling a soft, spiced cake filled with silky pumpkin cream cheese.

4. Pumpkin Pancakes

Start Halloween morning with soft, fluffy gluten free pumpkin pancakes flavored with warm spices—an easy way to make the day feel special for kids and grown-ups alike.

5. Glazed Pumpkin Scones

These tender pumpkin scones are finished with a spiced glaze for a bakery-style treat that’s ideal for brunch, dessert tables, or a cozy coffee break.

6. Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Extra-soft pumpkin cookies topped with cream cheese frosting are a comforting and portable treat—ideal for school parties or cookie exchanges.

Gluten Free Apple Recipes

7. Baked Apple Cider Donuts

Apple cider donuts bring cozy fall flavor to any spread. These baked, cinnamon-sugar coated donuts are lighter than fried versions but still full of seasonal warmth.

8. Cinnamon Apple Monkey Bread

Pull-apart monkey bread with apples and a sticky caramel sauce is a show-stopping addition to a Halloween brunch or dessert table.

9. Apple Blondies

These gooey apple blondies capture the flavors of apple pie in bar form—easy to portion and perfect for taking to parties or packing for snacks.

10. Caramel Apple Dip

This two-ingredient caramel apple dip is velvety and indulgent—an easy no-bake option to serve with sliced apples alongside the pumpkin dip.

Festive Gluten Free Halloween Treats

11. Lofthouse Frosted Sugar Cookies

These copycat Lofthouse cookies are soft, cakey, and generously frosted—an upgraded homemade version of the grocery-store favorite that’s perfect for decorating.

12. Easy Halloween Cupcakes

Turn chocolate cupcakes into a Halloween hit by piping candy corn–style buttercream in orange, yellow, and white. Decorating with kids makes this extra festive.

13. Halloween Sugar Cookies

These gluten free sugar cookies hold their shape well for cutters and icing, so they are ideal for decorating with spooky shapes and colors.

14. Halloween Chocolate Bark

Chocolate bark is a versatile no-bake option—melt chocolate, spread it thin, and top with gluten free candies, cookies, and sprinkles for a festive finish.

15. Halloween Cookie Cake

A giant chocolate chip cookie loaded with M&Ms and topped with buttercream and sprinkles makes a festive centerpiece that’s fun to bake and slice.

Did you try any of these gluten free Halloween treats? Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @justastastyblog and use #justastastyblog — I love seeing your creations!