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Spooky Sweets: Halloween Treats with Walker’s Shortbread
Posted on Oct 17th 2025
Hosting a Halloween get-together is a wonderful way to spend quality time with friends, family, and neighbors. If you have kids, it’s an especially fun and creative time of year.
As with any festivity, what you serve takes center stage. The good news? You don’t need to be a master baker to impress your guests. With all-butter Walker’s Shortbread and a little imagination (plus a few of our favorite Halloween recipes) you can create spooky treats that look as good as they taste.
Why Walker’s Shortbread is Perfect for Halloween Treats
Walker’s Shortbread is the perfect canvas for Halloween baking. Made from just 4 simple, premium ingredients, it’s buttery, versatile and easy to work with. Ideal for both kids and adults to enjoy creating with.
Here are a few of our favorite Halloween treats made with Walker’s Shortbread that are sure to delight your guests.
Spooky Spiders Shortbread
Our Spooky Spiders Shortbread (pictured above) is fun, fast and festive, especially if you’re baking with kids. These adorable cookie “spiders’ require only a few simple ingredients:
- Walker’s Shortbread Highlanders
- Dark chocolate
- Peanut butter cups
- Edible candy eyes.
Simply melt the chocolate, pipe on the legs, top each shortbread with a peanut butter cup, and finish with candy eyes.
Pro tips:
Stir the chocolate once melted for a smoother, easier pipe.
- Let them set before serving for a perfect texture.
Whisky Pumpkin Shortbread Parfait
Looking for a grown-up Halloween dessert with a touch of sophistication? Try our Whisky Pumpkin Shortbread Parfait.
Layers of whipped cream, pumpkin spice pudding and crushed Walker’s Shortbread topped with your favorite blend or single malt whisky and a drizzle of caramel. It’s rich, creamy and utterly irresistible.
Kid-friendly tip: Skip the whisky for a family-friendly version that is just as delicious!
Nutella Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Chocolate lovers, this one’s for you! Our Nutella Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are indulgent, creamy, and perfectly spiced for fall.
Start with a buttery crust made from Walker’s Shortbread Highlanders and some Stem Ginger Shortbread,. Add a pumpkin cream cheese filling, swirl with Nutella, and bake until set.
Pro tips:
- Use a knife to swirl the Nutella for that beautiful marbled effect.
- Cut into small sections for easy sharing at your Halloween party.
Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Truffles
If you’re looking for a no-bake option, these Pumpkin Spice Shortbread Truffles are the perfect bite-sized treats.
All you need are:
- Walker’s Shortbread
- cream cheese
- pumpkin butter
- pumpkin pie spice
- chocolate almond bark
- A touch of vegetable oil
In just over 30 minutes, you’ll have decadent truffles that taste like autumn in every bit.
Fun tip: Let the kids help by adding chocolate sprinkles on top before chilling.
Styling and Serving Tips for your Halloween Party
Walker’s Shortbread takes care of the treats but for a truly memorable Halloween celebration, keep these party ideas in mind:
- Send personalized invitations to set the tone early.
- Decorate in theme with pumpkins, candlelight and color-coordinated table settings to impress.
- Offer drinks for all ages. Think warm cider for kids and spiked punch for adults.
- Create a Halloween playlist to keep the mood festive.
- Plan fun activities from pumpkin carving to costume contests.
- Capture the moments. Take photos to share later and relive the fun!
Share Your Halloween Creations with Walker’s
Armed with these recipes and hosting tips, you’re ready to create a Halloween party that’s as sweet as it is spooky.
We’d love to see your Halloween treats made with Walker’s Shortbread! Share your photos with us on social media. And don’t forget to bookmark our blog to stay updated on seasonal recipes, entertaining guests, and new Walker’s product launches.
Walker’s Shortbread is the perfect companion for every celebration!
