These adorable ghost cookies are the ultimate Halloween treat that’s equal parts spooky and sweet. Soft chocolate chip cookies form the base, topped with marshmallow-covered ghosts made from fondant or white chocolate. Their wide-eyed expressions and melting shape make them a fun baking project for both kids and adults.

Not only do these ghost cookies look absolutely charming, but they taste just as delightful. With a gooey marshmallow center and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chips, each bite delivers comforting warmth wrapped in Halloween whimsy. Perfect for parties, trick-or-treat trays, or a cozy movie night snack.

Why You’ll Love These Ghost Cookies

Super cute and perfect for Halloween festivities
Great baking project for kids
Customizable with different cookie bases (sugar, gingerbread, or chocolate chip)
Require no fancy decorating tools
A fun mix of chewy, gooey, and creamy textures

The beauty of these ghost cookies is how versatile they are. While chocolate chip cookies are the classic favorite (because who can resist that?), sugar cookies also offer a sturdy base for holding marshmallow ghosts. Want to spice things up? Try a gingerbread or pumpkin spice cookie to add warm, seasonal flavor.

Ingredients for the Ghost Cookies

Every element in this recipe brings its own spooky magic:

Chocolate Chip Cookies – The chewy, chocolatey base gives a comforting contrast to the sweetness of the topping.
Large Marshmallows – These form the ghost body. When gently warmed, they melt into the perfect shape.
White Fondant or Melted White Chocolate – Drapes over the marshmallows to create the ghost’s flowing “sheet.”
Black Gel Icing or Mini Chocolate Chips – For drawing spooky eyes and mouths.

How To Make the Ghost Cookies

Step 1: Bake the Cookies

Prepare your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe or use store-bought dough. Bake and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. This is important so the marshmallows don’t melt too quickly when placed on top.

Step 2: Attach the Marshmallows

Place a marshmallow in the center of each cooled cookie. Heat them in the microwave for about 5 seconds to soften slightly. This helps the fondant or chocolate adhere.

Step 3: Drape with Fondant or Chocolate

Roll out your fondant into thin circles or drizzle melted white chocolate over each marshmallow. Let it fall naturally to mimic a ghostly drape.

Step 4: Draw the Faces

Using black gel icing or mini chocolate chips, create eyes and a mouth on each ghost. You can go classic, surprised, or even spooky with expressions!

Serving and Storing Your Ghost Cookies

These cookies serve about 12 people, depending on how many you bake. They’re great for party platters or to surprise the family after dinner. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. If you’re using chocolate instead of fondant, refrigerate them so the topping stays firm.

What to Serve With Ghost Cookies?

Hot Chocolate with Marshmallows

Cozy and classic—pair your ghostly delights with a steaming mug.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

The seasonal flavors of pumpkin and spice perfectly complement the sweetness of these cookies.

Apple Cider

A crisp, tart drink that brings a refreshing balance to the rich cookie base.

Halloween Trail Mix

Serve alongside a bowl of colorful candy corn, pretzels, and nuts for a snack spread.

Vanilla Ice Cream

Ghost cookies + ice cream = spooky sundae perfection.

Caramel Popcorn

The salty-sweet crunch of caramel popcorn enhances the cookie textures.

Creepy Cupcakes

Complete your Halloween dessert table with Christmas Cookie Pinwheels.

Monster Munch

Pair with a festive batch of Cowboy Casserole for a hearty-meets-sweet Halloween menu.

If you love these ghost cookies, you’ll definitely want to try:

Jimmy Carter’s Grandmother’s Peanut Butter Cookies for classic charm.
Banana Bread Cookies if you love soft, fruity bakes.
Whipped Shortbread Cookies Recipe for buttery melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Christmas Cookie Pinwheels if you’re looking ahead to winter bakes.
No-Bake Preacher Cookies for a quick treat fix.

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And let me know in the comments how yours turned out. Did you go with fondant or chocolate? Did your ghosts look spooky or silly?

I love hearing your creative twists. Questions welcome—let’s help each other bake the best Halloween treats ever!

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Ghost Cookies

Author: Nora
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 12 cookies
Diet: Vegetarian

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These Ghost Cookies are the perfect Halloween treat—fun to make and even more fun to eat. Starting with a soft chocolate chip cookie base and topped with melted marshmallows and ghostly fondant or white chocolate drapes, they’re spooky-cute and kid-approved. Ideal for Halloween parties, movie nights, or as a sweet surprise in a lunchbox, this easy recipe blends chewy, gooey, and creamy textures into one festive bite. Whether you’re looking for fun food ideas, quick dessert recipes, or new Halloween baking ideas, these ghost cookies are a must-try!