14 TikTok-Inspired Dorm Room Halloween Treat Recipes

It’s October, which means it’s officially spooky season. For those who weren’t already in the Halloween spirit, now is the time to embrace the holiday’s spooky vibe. In addition to decorating your Jack-o-lanterns and putting together iconic costumes, another way to fully immerse yourself in all things fall is to whip up some Halloween-themed snacks and desserts. Everyone loves a treat every now and then, and plus, these DIY treats can double as a fun at-home activity to do with friends if you have a Halloween gathering or festivities coming up. And let’s not forget, making treats at home can be a great way to save money compared to going out and buying something pre-made at the supermarket or bakery!

That said, it’s not always easy to run a large-scale baking operation from the comfort of your small dorm room. Most college students have a mini-fridge-freezer combo and a microwave as standard dorm room “kitchen” items, so anything that requires a KitchenAid mixer or double oven is out of the question. That’s why it’s important to find some simple, low-lift options.

Of course, when looking for information, TikTok is a great place to start looking for ideas and tutorials. So with that in mind, here are 14 dorm room Halloween treat recipes that you can make in your dorm, alone or with others, inspired by the food and Halloween-loving people of TikTok.

BOO Mini Bites

These mini bites are so small and easy to make. Just buy some mini cupcakes that fit into the mold you create with the small packaging.

Witch’s brooms

It can’t be simpler than this. Literally, just put a pretzel stick in a mini Reese’s cup. (You can add frosting if you want a more “witches broom” color scheme).

Cauldron Oreo Pops

I’m *bubbling* with excitement about this. To create a cauldron pop Oreo, simply buy a pack of mint Oreos and you can heat the chocolate in the microwave – then just decorate it to create a bubbly cauldron look.

Mummy Oreos

Not only can you turn Oreos into a cauldron; you can also turn them into mummies!

Chocolate Covered Apples

With this recipe, you prepare a basic classic chocolate-covered apple and transform it for Halloween to imitate a Jack-o-lantern.

PSL-Inspired Pumpkin Cake Pop

Would it really be fall without mentioning the coveted pumpkin spice latte? With this recipe you can create a pumpkin cake in the mold of a PSL. Genius!

Mini zombie cakes

Get ready to eat some mini zombie cakes. Just be sure to use a microwave-safe container.

Monster Munch

Talk about an eccentric mix! This Chex Mix dessert can be made with items of your choice, including the controversial sweet corn option, as seen in the video above.

Ghost Rice Crispy Cutouts

If you love Rice Cripsies and white chocolate, you’ll love these ghost cutouts. The bow and blushed cheeks also add a cute touch.

Beetle juice-Inspired Madeleines

This dessert is perfect for this particular Halloween as it combines the spooky pop culture element of 2024 with the recent release of Beetle juice sequence.

Blood Berries

If you love strawberries, you’ll love this damn berry recipe.

Hello Kitty Mummy Pop

Just because it’s Halloween doesn’t mean everything has to be scary. This adorable Hello Kitty dessert is made with marshmallows and white chocolate (along with frosting to turn her into a mummy).

Edible bloody bandaids

This one is so simple and yet I honestly would never have thought of it. Yes, it’s a little gross, but still cool.

Frankenstein S’mores

This one, on the other hand, is just adorable!