The Story & Intro
Hi, I’m Marilyn, and Halloween has always been about finding little ways to make ordinary food feel magical. Growing up in Crete, my grandmother’s pastries always made the house smell warm and inviting. Now, I love carrying on that tradition but with playful twists for the holidays.
These Ghost Pop-Tarts with white icing are one of my favorite easy Halloween treats. They’re flaky, buttery, and filled with sweet jam or chocolate, then decorated with spooky ghost shapes. With just a little icing and candy eyes, they transform into edible Halloween characters.
They’re simple enough to bake with kids, and they’re guaranteed to disappear quickly at parties. Let’s get ghostly in the kitchen!
Ingredients for Ghost Pop-Tarts
- 2 pie crusts (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ cup fruit jam or chocolate spread (for filling)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk (for icing)
- Candy eyes or mini chocolate chips (for ghost faces)
Step-by-Step Instruction
Step 1: Cut the ghost shapes
Preheat the oven to 375°F. Roll out the pie crusts on a floured surface. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter (or freehand cut with a knife) to make pairs of ghost shapes.
Step 2: Fill and seal the pop-tarts
Place one ghost shape on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add 1 tbsp of filling in the center. Place another ghost cutout on top, then crimp the edges with a fork to seal. Brush lightly with egg wash.
Step 3: Bake until golden
Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the pastry turns golden brown. Let cool completely before decorating.
Step 4: Make the white icing
Mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth and slightly thick. Spread icing on top of each pop-tart, covering the ghost shape.
Step 5: Add spooky faces
Stick on candy eyes or mini chocolate chips for ghostly eyes while the icing is still wet. Let the icing set for 10–15 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
These Ghost Pop-Tarts are perfect for Halloween breakfast, after-school snacks, or dessert trays. Serve them on a spooky platter with cobweb decorations or tuck them into party bags as homemade Halloween favors.
For variety, try different fillings—raspberry jam for a “bloody” ghost, chocolate for a rich treat, or pumpkin butter for a seasonal twist.
Conclusion
Cooking is about fun and creativity, and these Ghost Pop-Tarts with white icing are the perfect example. They’re simple, spooky, and sweet—ideal for making with kids or surprising guests at your Halloween party.
Bake a batch this season and enjoy the laughter that comes with eating little ghostly treats. Because sometimes, the best Halloween memories come one bite at a time.