Elevate your cookie game with these charming no-bake Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies in the spirit of Halloween. With just a few ingredients, a bit of melting, and some creative touches, you will have adorable ghost cookies that will impress your guests.

❤️ You’ll Love These Ghost Cookies

Here Nutter Butter cookies aka peanut butter sandwich cookies are coated with white chocolate. And further they are decorated with candy eyeballs and mini chocolate chips to resemble ghosts.

Easy to Prepare: This recipe is incredibly straightforward with only 4 ingredients and no baking required.
Festive and Fun: These Nutter Butter Ghosts capture the essence of Halloween, making it a hit among kids and adults.
Versatile: These ghost cookies can be the star of a Halloween gathering or act as a sweet snack to enjoy throughout the year.

🧾 Ingredient Notes

Nutter butter ghost cookies ingredients in bowls with labels.

Nutter Butter Cookies: The unique shape of Nutter Butter cookies gives our ghosts their distinct look.
White Candy Melts: Go for reputable brands like Wilton or Ghirardelli for a smooth melt and superior taste.
Candy Eyeballs: These ready-made decorations are widely available in stores and add a fun touch to our ghost cookies.
Mini Chocolate Chips: Used for the mouth of our ghosts, they provide a tiny bite of chocolate delight.

👩‍🍳 How To Make Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies?

Prep:

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Keep cookies, candy eyeballs, and mini chocolate chips ready before you melt the candy melts.

Melt candy melts using either a microwave method or a double boiler until smooth.

Microwave Method:

Pour candy melts into a microwave-safe bowl.
Heat them in the microwave at 50% power, or on a defrost setting, for 30 seconds.
Stir the candies thoroughly.
Continue to microwave the candies at the same low setting in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until the candy is almost melted.

Double Boiler Method:

Fill a small saucepan with 1-inch water. Bring it to a gentler simmer.
Place a heat-proof bowl on top (make sure water is not touching the bottom of the bowl).
Pour the candy melts in it. Keep stirring until it is melted. If the bowl gets too hot then remove it from the saucepan and keep stirring, residue heat is enough to melt the remaining candy melts.

1, 2) Dip each Nutter Butter halfway into the melted candy. Let the excess candy melt drip back into the bowl.

3) Place them on the baking sheet and attach two candy eyeballs and a chocolate chip to the mouth while the coating is still wet.

4) Allow them to set for a couple of hours. Then these ghost cookies are ready to enjoy.

Collage of 4 images showing dipping nutter butter into candy melts and placing eyes and mouth.

💭 Expert Tips For Ghost Cookies

If your candy melts are too thick or set too quickly, consider adding a teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to achieve the desired dipping consistency.
Always melt candy in intervals, stirring in between. This prevents overheating and maintains a smooth consistency.
Ensure no water comes into contact with the candy melts. Even a small amount can cause it to seize and turn lumpy.
It’s essential to place the candy eyeballs and chocolate chip mouths while the candy melt coating is still wet to ensure they adhere well.
While Nutter Butter cookies are ideal, any elongated cookie can work. Just ensure they have a similar shape to get the ghostly effect.
Instead of candy eyeballs and chocolate chips, consider using edible markers to draw facial expressions on the ghosts for a more personalized touch. If so let the candy melt set first and then draw.

Nutter butter ghost cookies making it stand with the support of a plate.

🥣 Storage Instructions

Store the cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Note: Avoid refrigeration as the cold can alter the texture of the candy melt. Freezing isn’t recommended, as defrosting can cause the candy coat to sweat and become tacky.

🍽 Serving Ideas

Gathering: Serve these cookies on a platter surrounded by spider webs and plastic spiders for a spooky display at Halloween parties.
Drink Pairing: Offer a creamy, pumpkin-spiced latte or apple cider alongside these cookies for a heartwarming Halloween treat combo.
Dessert: Combine with other Halloween desserts like candy corn, pumpkin pie bites, and mummy brownies for a diverse dessert table.
Costume Party Handouts: If you’re hosting a costume party, hand these cookies out as prizes for the best-dressed guests.
Story-time Snack: Perfect to munch on during a ghost story session or while watching classic Halloween movies with family.

Nutter butter ghosts arranged in a plate.

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