FacebookHalloween is a time for thrilling costumes, spooky decorations, and of course, sweet treats! But if your child has celiac disease or a gluten intolerance, it can feel like the season’s most anticipated delights—candy, cookies, and other goodies—are off-limits. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to be the case. With a little creativity and planning, you can ensure your child enjoys all the fun of Halloween without any of the gluten.
Whether you're hosting a ghoulishly good party or preparing gluten-free snacks to share with trick-or-treaters, we’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’re sharing five kid-friendly, gluten-free recipes that are as delicious as they are spooky. Get ready to make this Halloween a hauntingly fun celebration, filled with treats everyone can enjoy!
5 Gluten-Free Recipes for Spooky Snacks
Creating Halloween treats that are both fun and safe for kids with gluten intolerance doesn’t have to be a challenge! These five recipes are easy to whip up and feature gluten-free staples from the Schär gluten-free shop, so you can trust they’ll be both delicious and worry-free. Plus, with a little creativity, you can turn these gluten-free favorites into spooky snacks that are perfect for any Halloween celebration.
As always, while all Schär products are certified gluten-free, it’s important to double-check ingredient labels for any additional allergens or sensitivities to ensure your treats are safe for everyone to enjoy. Let’s get into the kitchen and start crafting some hauntingly good snacks that will delight both kids and adults alike!
1. Chocolate-Covered Mummy Grahams
Turn your gluten-free graham crackers into a fun and frightful Halloween snack with just a little melted chocolate! These Chocolate-Covered Mummy Grahams are as easy to make as they are delicious, making them a perfect treat for busy parents and kids alike.
Whether you’re serving them at a Halloween party or adding them to your trick-or-treat platter, these mummies are sure to disappear quickly—no magic required!
Servings: 9
Ingredients:
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 box Schär Honeygrams
- 9 pairs of gluten-free candy eyes
Instructions:
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the white chocolate chips for 30 seconds then stir.
- If needed, continue heating the white chocolate chips at 15-second intervals until you can stir it smooth.
- Dip the Honeygrams in the melted chocolate, coating both sides.
- Let the excess chocolate drip off then set the chocolate-covered Honeygrams on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them at least 1 inch apart.
- Before the chocolate sets, press a pair of candy eyes into each Honeygram.
- Once all the crackers are covered, transfer the remaining melted chocolate into a sandwich bag—you may need to reheat the chocolate so it’s smooth enough to drizzle.
- Hold the bag at an angle to gather all the melted chocolate in one corner then snip the corner to release the chocolate.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the crackers in a zigzag motion to make it look like the wrappings of a mummy.
- Chill the finished crackers for 5-10 minutes or until the chocolate sets then serve.
2. Witch Fingers
Get ready for a wickedly fun treat that’s as eerie as it is delicious! These spooky Witch Fingers are made by transforming gluten-free ladyfingers into ghoulish green fingers with the help of green candy melts. Your kids will love getting creative with this recipe, making it the perfect Halloween activity and snack all rolled into one.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 6 blanched almonds (have some extra, just in case)
- Red food coloring
- 1 package Schär Ladyfingers
- 2 cups green candy melting wafers
Instructions:
- Carefully split the almonds lengthwise and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Squeeze a few drops of food coloring into a small bowl and, using a small paintbrush, brush it onto the almond halves.
- Set the almonds aside to dry while you prepare the cookies.
- Line another baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the melting wafers for 30 seconds then stir.
- If needed, continue melting at 10-second intervals until you can stir the candy smooth.
- Dip the ladyfingers in the melted candy, coating them fully.
- Let the excess drip off then arrange the ladyfingers on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Before the melted candy sets, press a dyed almond into the tip of each ladyfinger with the tapered end of the almond pointing out.
- Chill the ladyfingers for 5-10 minutes until the candy melt sets.
- Reheat the remaining candy melt and spoon it into a piping bag or sandwich bag.
- Snip the tip of the bag and pipe three closely-spaced horizontal lines across the ladyfingers about 1/3 and 2/3 of the way down to look like knuckles.
- Let the candy melt set before serving.
3. Sweet and Spooky Halloween Bark
If you’re looking for a simple yet festive treat, Sweet and Spooky Halloween Bark is the way to go. This quick-to-make snack is ideal for sharing at parties or gifting to friends. The best part? You can easily customize it with gluten-free toppings and Halloween-themed sprinkles in eerie colors like orange, black, and purple for an extra spooky touch.
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 box Schär Honeygrams
- 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening, divided
- Gluten-free edible eyes
- ½ cup crushed Schär Pretzels
- 1 tube mini M&Ms
- ¼ cup gluten-free sprinkles
Instructions:
- Line a 9.5x13-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange the Honeygrams in a single layer on the baking sheet.
- In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the chocolate and white chocolate chips at 15-second intervals.
- Stir ½ teaspoon of shortening into each bowl until the melted chocolate has a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the graham crackers, swirling the two together.
- Use a knife, if necessary, to spread the chocolate so it completely covers the graham crackers.
- Before the chocolate sets, press pairs of gluten-free candy eyes into the chocolate.
- Sprinkle with crushed gluten-free pretzels, mini M&Ms, and gluten-free sprinkles as desired.
- Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate sets.
- Break the bark into pieces by hand and serve.
4. Frankenstein Chocolate Dipped Cookies
No need to worry if baking isn't your forte—this spooky snack is all about decorating! Transform store-bought gluten-free cookies into adorable Frankenstein faces with a simple dip in green candy melts. Add some candy eyes and a touch of chocolate for the hair, and you've got a deliciously creepy creation that’s perfect for any Halloween celebration.
Servings: 15
Ingredients:
- 1 package Schär Chocolate Dipped Cookies
- 8 ounces green candy melting wafers
- 4 ounces milk chocolate melting wafers
- 30 gluten-free candy eyes
Instructions:
- Arrange the chocolate dipped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, chocolate-side down.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the green candy melting wafers for 30 seconds then stir.
- If needed, continue melting at 10-second intervals until you can stir the candy smooth.
- Spread a layer of melted candy over each cookie using a knife or small spatula.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the fridge or let it rest at room temperature until the melted candy sets.
- In another microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate melting wafers.
- Dip each cookie in the chocolate, coating the top ¼ of each cookie.
- Set the cookies back on the baking sheet to set while you transfer the remaining milk chocolate to a piping bag or sandwich bag.
- Snip the tip of the bag and pipe a smile across the bottom 1/3 of each cookie.
- Use a little of the melted chocolate to attach a pair of candy eyes above each smile to complete the Frankenstein face.
- Let the melted candy set completely before serving.
5. Spooky Spiderweb Pizzas
For a spooky snack with a little more bite, try these fun and easy Spooky Spiderweb Pizzas! Using Schär’s premade gluten-free pizza crusts, you can whip up a creepy Halloween meal in no time. Simply layer on some pizza sauce, arrange string cheese to create a spiderweb effect, and top with black olive “spiders” for the perfect eerie touch.
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients:
- 2 Schär Pizza Crusts
- ¾ cup pizza sauce
- 8 sticks string cheese
- 10-12 pitted black olives
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the pizza crusts on the baking sheet—you may need to use two baking sheets, depending on their size.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the crusts, leaving about ½ inch uncovered around the edges.
- Tear the string cheese into long shreds and arrange them in a cross pattern on each pizza crust.
- Use additional shreds of string cheese to add another line dividing each quarter of the pizzas in half.
- Break more shreds of string cheese in half and use them to make circles connecting the straight lines to look like a spiderweb.
- Place several olive halves on each pizza as the bodies of your spiders.
- Slice the remaining olives into slivers and place four on each side of every olive half as the spider legs.
- Bake the pizzas for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted then slice to serve.
Looking for more tips for crafting a gluten-free Halloween experience for your child? Check out this guide for celebrating Halloween safely.
