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Ghost cookies

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These Ghost Cookies are the ultimate Halloween treat — fun, easy, and irresistibly cute. Made with just cookies, marshmallows, and icing, they’re perfect for kids and adults alike. You don’t need any special tools or baking experience. Each cookie becomes a sweet little ghost, making them ideal for parties or creative family baking moments.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 9 cookies 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 175 g icing sugar

  • 1 x 200 g pack chocolate chunk cookies

  • 9 regular-sized marshmallows

  • black writing icing

Instructions

  • Mix icing sugar with a few teaspoons of water in a bowl until smooth and thick.

  • Place cookies on a tray as the base.

  • Set one marshmallow on top of each cookie and gently press it down.

  • Spoon icing over each marshmallow, letting it drip slightly over the cookie.

  • Allow icing to settle and form ghostly drips.

  • Once partly dry, draw ghost faces with black writing icing.

  • Let cookies rest until the icing sets completely.

  • Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to two days.

Notes

  • If icing becomes too runny, add more icing sugar.

  • For a fun twist, use colored icing or add edible glitter.

  • Vegan versions can be made with vegan marshmallows and icing sugar.

  • Use Vanilla Extract (Alcohol-Free) to flavor the icing if desired.

  • Author: Layla
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes