Some of us are “last minute” people. Yes, I’m in that group. Here are 25 recipes for last-minute gluten-free Halloween treats that you can still make in time for your Halloween event!
The celebrations have already started around here. I’ve updated this recipe roundup for this year so you all will have new recipes to try as well as links to some old favorites that you can’t wait to make again. I’m happy to remind you about the latter. Let the tasty Halloween fun begin!
Full disclosure: A couple of these last-minute gluten-free Halloween treats do require some prep ahead of time or a special “tool” (like a mold), so be sure to plan for that when you see that info included with a recipe.
![25 Last-Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/20-Gluten-Free-Halloween-Treat-Dessert-Recipes-from-All-Gluten_Free-Desserts.jpg "25 Last-Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Autumn Bark from Premeditated Leftovers ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian
![Autumn Bark from Premeditated Leftovers. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Autumn-Bark-Recipe-Premeditated-Leftovers.jpg "Autumn Bark from Premeditated Leftovers. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Autumn Bark from Premeditated Leftovers
Banana Mummies from Flo and Grace ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo/primal
![Banana Mummies from Flo and Grace. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Banana-Mummies-Halloween-Treats-Lexies-Kitchen.jpg "Banana Mummies from Flo and Grace. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Banana Mummies from Flo and Grace
Chocolate Haystacks from Gluten Free Easily (that’s me/gfe!) ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan, paleo/primal
![Chocolate Haystacks. Call these "old school" treats gluten-free chocolate haystacks, bonfires, twigs, spider treats, or whatever you like. Only a few mins to make these goodies! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Nance-Visit-195.jpg "Chocolate Haystacks. Call these \"old school\" treats gluten-free chocolate haystacks, bonfires, twigs, spider treats, or whatever you like. Only a few mins to make these goodies! [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
Gluten-Free Chocolate Haystacks from gfe
Chocolate Whoopie Pies from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, paleo/primal (Note: There’s a 1-hour cooling period, so schedule that into your planning.)
![Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Pumpkin Filling from Elana's Kitchen. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Chocolate-Whoopie-with-Pumpkin-Cream-Elanas-Pantry.jpg "Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Pumpkin Filling from Elana's Kitchen. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Gluten-Free Chocolate Whoopie Pies with Pumpkin Filling from Elana’s Kitchen
Chocolate-Covered Raisins from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian
![Chocolate-Covered Raisins from Lynn's Kitchen Adventures. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Gluten-Free-Chocolate-Covered-Raisins-Lynns-Kitchen-Adventures-500.jpg "Chocolate-Covered Raisins from Lynn's Kitchen Adventures. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
Naturally Gluten-Free Chocolate-Covered Raisins
Classic Freezer Fudge from Gluten Free Easily (aka gfe) ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option
![How about Classic Freezer Fudge that you make in your microwave and chill in your freezer for a quicker delivery time to your mouth and tummy? One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Classic_Freezer_Fudge.jpg "How about Classic Freezer Fudge that you make in your microwave and chill in your freezer for a quicker delivery time to your mouth and tummy? One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
Naturally Gluten-Free Classic Freezer Fudge from gfe
Cool-Aid, Not Kool-Aid from Flo and Grace ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo/primal
![Cool-Aid from Flo and Grace. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Sugar-Free-Cool-Aid-Not-Kool-Aid-Lexies-Kitchen.jpg "Cool-Aid from Flo and Grace. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Cool-Aid from Flo and Grace
Crockpot Wassail from A Year of Slow Cooking ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian
![Wassail Hot Spiced Cider. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Wassail-Hot-Spiced-Cider-Gluten-Free-Dairy-Free.jpg "Wassail Hot Spiced Cider. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Slow Cooker Wassail (Hot Spiced Cider)
Frozen Coconut Banana Ghost Pops from Gluten-Free Fix ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo/primal
![Frozen Coconut Banana Ghost Pops. One of over 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Frozen-Coconut-Banana-Ghost-Pops-A-healthy-Halloween-treat.jpg "Frozen Coconut Banana Ghost Pops. One of over 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
Frozen Coconut Banana Ghost Pops from Gluten-Free Fix
Ghoulishly Green Smoothies from She Let Them Eat Cake ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo/primal
![Ghoulishly Green Smoothies from She Let Them Eat Cake. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Ghoulishly-Green-Smoothies-She-Let-Them-Eat-Cake.jpg "Ghoulishly Green Smoothies from She Let Them Eat Cake. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Ghoulishly Green Smoothies from She Let Them Eat Cake
Goo Goo Clusters from Forest and Fauna ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo/primal, raw
![Goo Goo Clusters from Forest and Fauna. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Goo-Goo-Clusters-Raw-Vegan-Paleo-Betty-Rawker.jpg "Goo Goo Clusters from Forest and Fauna. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Goo Goo Clusters from Forest and Fauna
Gummy Bears from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo/primal
![Gummy Bears from Elana's Pantry. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Gummy-Bears-Elanas-Pantry.jpg "Gummy Bears from Elana's Pantry. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Naturally Gluten-Free Gummy Bears from Elana’s Pantry
Halloween Cupcakes from Simply Quinoa ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, dye free, paleo/primal
![Halloween Chocolate Cupcakes from Simply Quinoa. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Paleo-Chocolate-Cupcakes-Queen-of-Quinoa.jpg "Halloween Chocolate Cupcakes from Simply Quinoa. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Gluten-Free Halloween Chocolate Cupcakes from Simply Quinoa
Halloween Ghost Meringue Cookies from Celiac Family ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, vegetarian
![Halloween Ghost Cookies from Celiac Family. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Gluten-Free-Dairy-Free-Halloween-Ghost-Cookies-Celiac-Family.jpg "Halloween Ghost Cookies from Celiac Family. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Halloween Ghost Cookies from Celiac Family
Homemade Nestle Crunch Bars from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free (use gluten-free option), vegetarian
![Homemade Nestle Crunch Bars from Lynn's Kitchen Adventures. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Lynns-Kitchen-Adventure-Homemade-Nestle-Crunch-Bars.jpg "Homemade Nestle Crunch Bars from Lynn's Kitchen Adventures. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Homemade Nestle Crunch Bars from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures
![Homemade Paleo Almond Joys from Predominantly Paleo. One of over 20 last minute gluten-free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Paleo-Almond-Joys-Predominantly-Paleo.jpg "Homemade Paleo Almond Joys from Predominantly Paleo. One of over 20 last minute gluten-free Halloween Treats [featured on GluenFreeEasily.com]")
Paleo Almond Joys from Predominantly Paleo
Mummy Cookies from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
![Gluten-Free Mummy Cookies from Go Dairy Free. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Gluten-Free-Mummy-Cookies-from-Go-Dairy-Free.jpg "Gluten-Free Mummy Cookies from Go Dairy Free. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Allergy-Friendly Mummy Cookies from Go Dairy Free
No-Bake Brownie Bites from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo/primal
![No-Bake Brownie Bites from Cassidy's Craveable Creations. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Gluten-Free-No-Bake-Brownie-Bites-Cassidys-Craveable-Creations.jpg "No-Bake Brownie Bites from Cassidy's Craveable Creations. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Grain-Free No-Bake Brownie Bites from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations
No-Bake Brownie Bites with Candy from Rays of Bliss ~ gluten free (be sure to use certified gluten-free purity protocol oats), vegetarian
![Gluten-Free No-Bake Brownie Bites with Candy--Your choice of candy. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Gluten-Free-No-Bake-Brownie-Bites-with-MMs-600-x-900.png "Gluten-Free No-Bake Brownie Bites with Candy--Your choice of candy. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
Paleo Halloween Cupcakes from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, paleo/primal friendly (Note: There’s a 2-hour cooling period for the cupcakes, so take that into consideration.)
![Paleo Halloween Cupcakes from Elana's Pantry. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Paleo-Halloween-Cupcakes-Elanas-Pantry.jpg "Paleo Halloween Cupcakes from Elana's Pantry. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Paleo Halloween Cupcakes from Elana’s Pantry
Peanut Butter Cups from Gluten-Free Homemaker ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option
![Peanut Butter Cups from Gluten-Free Homemaker. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Dairy-Free-Peanut-Butter-Cups-Gluten-Free-Homemaker.jpg "Peanut Butter Cups from Gluten-Free Homemaker. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Naturally Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cups from Gluten-Free Homemaker
Pumpkin Poppers from GAPS: A Diet Journey ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo/primal
![Love pumpkin? You're going to want to make these Pumpkin Poppers! Gluten free, grain free, and more free. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Grain-Free-Pumpkin-Poppers-GAPS-Diet-Journey.jpg "Love pumpkin? You're going to want to make these Pumpkin Poppers! Gluten free, grain free, and more free. [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
Grain-Free Pumpkin Poppers
Raw Caramel Dip for Apples from Nourishing Meals ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan, paleo/primal, raw (Note: 2 to 3 hours of soaking time is required for some ingredients.)
![Raw Caramel Apple Dip from Nourishing Meals. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Raw-Caramel-Apple-Dip-from-Nourishing-Meals-500.jpg "Raw Caramel Apple Dip from Nourishing Meals. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Naturally Gluten-Free Raw Caramel Apple Dip from Nourishing Meals
Spooktacular Chocolate Cut-out Cookies from She Let Them Eat Cake ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan
![Spooktacular Chocolate Cut-out Cookies from She Let Them Eat Cake. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Spooktacular-Chocolate-Cut-out-Cookies-She-Let-Them-Eat-Cake.jpg "Spooktacular Chocolate Cut-out Cookies from She Let Them Eat Cake. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Gluten-Free Spooktacular Chocolate Cut-out Cookies from She Let Them Eat Cake
Spooky Mummified Pumpkin Cookies from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, vegetarian
![Gluten-Free Spooky Mummified Pumpkin Cookies. One of 25 last minute gluten-free Halloween treats! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Gluten-free-spooky-mummy-Halloween-pumpkin-cookies.jpg "Gluten-Free Spooky Mummified Pumpkin Cookies. One of 25 last minute gluten-free Halloween treats! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
Gluten-Free Spooky Mummified Pumpkin Cookies
Zombie Eyeball Cupcakes from She Let Them Eat Cake ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan
![Zombie Eyeball Cupcakes from She Let Them Eat Cake. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Zombie-Eyeball-Cookies-She-Let-Them-Eat-Cake.jpg "Zombie Eyeball Cupcakes from She Let Them Eat Cake. One of 20 Last Minute Gluten-Free Halloween Treats [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com] (photo)")
Gluten-Free Zombie Eyeball Cupcakes from She Let Them Eat Cake
Originally published October 30, 2013; updated October 14, 2018.
Maggie says
October 31, 2013 at 8:40 amSuch a great roundup with a good mix of treats! Thanks for sharing some of mine Shirley. Off to share!
Shirley says
November 1, 2013 at 10:31 pmThanks so much, Maggie! Love your recipes that I included! 🙂 Hope you had a great Halloween with your beautiful kiddos. They certainly looked fabulous in their costumes!
Shirley
Shirley says
November 11, 2013 at 2:28 pmHey Maggie–Yikes, I’m more behind on commenting here on AGFD than I thought! 😉 I’m always happy to share your wonderful recipes, dear! I really appreciated you sharing this roundup with others, too. Last, your kiddos were so cute for Halloween! So glad I got to see them on Facebook. 🙂
Now we’re into November … time is flying!
Shirley
Brandae says
November 7, 2013 at 6:09 pmHi Shirley,
I wanted to thank you for these round-ups that you share regularly. It’s a great resource when I need to find a no-fail recipe quickly!
Take care,
Brandae
Shirley says
November 13, 2013 at 7:14 amHey Brandae–Thank you so much for this comment, dear! It’s really helpful to get positive feedback and know that the roundups are truly helping the AGFD readers. 🙂 Not everyone can follow every post, so you’re right that the roundups can be a good way to hone in a great, “no-fail” recipe very quickly. Love that!
Hugs to you and all your boys!
Shirley
Cheryl Harris says
October 19, 2016 at 12:56 pmhow have I missed this post? what a great roundup, Shirley
Shirley Braden says
October 19, 2016 at 3:38 pmHi Cheryl–Your comment makes me feel really glad that I made a few updates to this post and re-shared it with everyone. Thanks! 🙂
Shirley
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
October 20, 2016 at 3:59 pmGreat roundup Shirley! I’m loving all the Halloween recipes.
Shirley Braden says
October 21, 2016 at 8:01 amThanks, Chrystal, and I agree. It is so much fun to see the creativity and goodness that comes out for Halloween! 🙂
Shirley
Linda says
October 24, 2016 at 5:19 pmThere are some very cute ideas here! Thanks for sharing my peanut butter cups. They’re so good.
Shirley Braden says
October 24, 2016 at 6:04 pmThanks, Linda! Most of these ideas are pretty simple, too. Gotta love that! And your peanut butter cups will definitely beat out the ready-made kind ANY time. 🙂
Shirley
swathi says
October 31, 2016 at 5:40 pmVery nice collection thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop.
Shirley Braden says
November 2, 2016 at 7:05 amThanks, Swathi! Happy November! 🙂
Shirley
April J Harris says
October 20, 2018 at 1:57 pmSharing around, Shirley, including on the H&S Facebook page. It’s so nice when almost everyone can enjoy Halloween treats, and these gluten free recipes sure do make that easier. Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope you are having a great weekend!
April J Harris says
October 22, 2018 at 1:37 pmHi again, Shirley! I’m featuring this post at the Hearth and Soul Link Party this week. Hope to ‘see’ you there! Have a great week ahead!
Shirley Braden says
October 26, 2018 at 6:15 amThanks again for the feature, April! Hearth and Soul is full of terrific fall and Halloween recipes, ideas, and musings. I checked out a bunch of links this time. I’ll be sure to link up next week!
Shirley