Ghost S’mores Dip – Spooky, Gooey, and Perfect for Halloween

🎉 Introduction

Halloween is all about spooky fun, and nothing says cozy + creepy like a gooey ghost s’mores dip. This simple recipe takes the classic campfire treat and gives it a haunting twist with adorable ghost marshmallows peeking out of melted chocolate. It’s festive, fun, and an absolute crowd-pleaser at kids’ parties, family gatherings, or even a Halloween movie night.

The best part? It’s so easy! With just a few ingredients—chocolate chips, heavy cream, graham crackers, and ghost marshmallows—you can whip up a spooky dessert that looks like it came straight out of a haunted house kitchen. Served warm with graham crackers for dipping, it’s scary good and guaranteed to disappear fast.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Oven-safe skillet, pie dish, or baking dish
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups
• Spatula
• Oven mitts
• Serving plate for graham crackers

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 bag ghost-shaped marshmallows
• 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (for decorating ghost faces, if needed)
• Graham crackers (for dipping)

👩‍🍳 Directions (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Preheat oven

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2: Make chocolate base

• In an oven-safe skillet or baking dish, add semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream.
• Stir lightly to combine.

Step 3: Bake chocolate layer

• Place dish in oven for 5–7 minutes until chocolate is melted and smooth.
• Stir gently to combine into a rich chocolate base.

Step 4: Add ghost marshmallows

• Arrange ghost marshmallows evenly on top of melted chocolate.
• If using plain marshmallows, you can pipe ghost faces with melted chocolate or mini chips.

Step 5: Bake again

• Return to oven for 5–6 minutes, just until marshmallows puff slightly and turn golden on top.

Step 6: Serve

• Remove from oven carefully.
• Serve warm with graham crackers for dipping.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: About 6–8
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: ~17 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Best enjoyed fresh while warm and gooey.
• If leftovers remain, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
• Reheat in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 8–10 minutes until melted again.

🥄 Variations

• Spooky Pumpkin Dip – Add pumpkin spice to the chocolate for a fall twist.
• Double Chocolate Ghosts – Use milk chocolate and white chocolate layers for contrast.
• Monster Mix – Add candy eyeballs or Halloween sprinkles to the top.
• Nutty Version – Stir in peanut butter with chocolate before baking.
• Black Cauldron Look – Use a cast-iron skillet for a bubbling cauldron effect.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Can I use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet?
   Yes, but the dip will be sweeter.
2. Do I need ghost-shaped marshmallows?
   No, plain marshmallows work—just decorate with chocolate faces.
3. Can I make this ahead of time?
   You can prep the chocolate layer ahead and add marshmallows before baking.
4. How do I stop marshmallows from burning?
   Watch closely during the second bake—they brown quickly.
5. Can I use heavy cream alternatives?
   Half-and-half or evaporated milk can work, but heavy cream gives the best richness.
6. What can I use besides graham crackers?
   Use pretzels, cookies, or apple slices for dipping.
7. How do I make it gluten-free?
   Use gluten-free graham crackers or cookies.
8. Can I microwave this instead of baking?
   Yes, but baking gives gooier marshmallows. Microwave in 30-second bursts until melted.
9. Do kids enjoy making this?
   Absolutely—they’ll love placing ghost marshmallows on top.
10. Can I serve this in individual portions?
    Yes, bake in small ramekins for personal ghost dips.

🏁 Conclusion

Ghost s’mores dip is the ultimate Halloween dessert—fun, festive, and deliciously gooey. With melted chocolate, puffy ghost marshmallows, and graham crackers for dipping, it’s the kind of treat that disappears as fast as a ghost in the night. Easy to make, kid-approved, and perfect for spooky gatherings, this dip is sure to become a Halloween tradition.

Adam

Ghost S’mores Dip – Spooky, Gooey, and Perfect for Halloween

Halloween is all about spooky fun, and nothing says cozy + creepy like a gooey ghost s’mores dip. This simple recipe takes the classic campfire treat and gives it a haunting twist with adorable ghost marshmallows peeking out of melted chocolate. It’s festive, fun, and an absolute crowd-pleaser at kids’ parties, family gatherings, or even a Halloween movie night. The best part? It’s so easy! With just a few ingredients—chocolate chips, heavy cream, graham crackers, and ghost marshmallows—you can whip up a spooky dessert that looks like it came straight out of a haunted house kitchen. Served warm with graham crackers for dipping, it’s scary good and guaranteed to disappear fast.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 17 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 bag ghost-shaped marshmallows
• 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips for decorating ghost faces, if needed
• Graham crackers for dipping

Equipment

• Oven-safe skillet, pie dish, or baking dish
• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups
• Spatula
• Oven mitts
• Serving plate for graham crackers

Method

 

Step 1: Preheat oven

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2: Make chocolate base

1. In an oven-safe skillet or baking dish, add semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream.
2. Stir lightly to combine.

Step 3: Bake chocolate layer

1. Place dish in oven for 5–7 minutes until chocolate is melted and smooth.
2. Stir gently to combine into a rich chocolate base.

Step 4: Add ghost marshmallows

1. Arrange ghost marshmallows evenly on top of melted chocolate.
2. If using plain marshmallows, you can pipe ghost faces with melted chocolate or mini chips.

Step 5: Bake again

1. Return to oven for 5–6 minutes, just until marshmallows puff slightly and turn golden on top.

Step 6: Serve

1. Remove from oven carefully.
2. Serve warm with graham crackers for dipping.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Best enjoyed fresh while warm and gooey.

If leftovers remain, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Reheat in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 8–10 minutes until melted again.

🥄 Variations

Spooky Pumpkin Dip – Add pumpkin spice to the chocolate for a fall twist.

Double Chocolate Ghosts – Use milk chocolate and white chocolate layers for contrast.

Monster Mix – Add candy eyeballs or Halloween sprinkles to the top.

Nutty Version – Stir in peanut butter with chocolate before baking.

Black Cauldron Look – Use a cast-iron skillet for a bubbling cauldron effect.

❓ 10 FAQs

Can I use milk chocolate instead of semi-sweet?
Yes, but the dip will be sweeter.

Do I need ghost-shaped marshmallows?
No, plain marshmallows work—just decorate with chocolate faces.

Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prep the chocolate layer ahead and add marshmallows before baking.

How do I stop marshmallows from burning?
Watch closely during the second bake—they brown quickly.

Can I use heavy cream alternatives?
Half-and-half or evaporated milk can work, but heavy cream gives the best richness.

What can I use besides graham crackers?
Use pretzels, cookies, or apple slices for dipping.

How do I make it gluten-free?
Use gluten-free graham crackers or cookies.

Can I microwave this instead of baking?
Yes, but baking gives gooier marshmallows. Microwave in 30-second bursts until melted.

Do kids enjoy making this?
Absolutely—they’ll love placing ghost marshmallows on top.

Can I serve this in individual portions?
Yes, bake in small ramekins for personal ghost dips.

🏁 Conclusion

Ghost s’mores dip is the ultimate Halloween dessert—fun, festive, and deliciously gooey. With melted chocolate, puffy ghost marshmallows, and graham crackers for dipping, it’s the kind of treat that disappears as fast as a ghost in the night. Easy to make, kid-approved, and perfect for spooky gatherings, this dip is sure to become a Halloween tradition.