Halloween Recipes

On Halloween, we’re much more into the treats than the tricks. With easy party ideas and fun Halloween recipes (both spooky and sweet!), you’ll scare up some rave reviews.

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    50 Sweet and Spooky Halloween Treats

    Planning a fa-BOO-lous party? Add these spooky Halloween treats to your menu. We have ideas that are a little scary, a little sweet and a whole lot of fun.

    75 Cute Halloween Treats You Need to Make This Year

    Give your little gouls and goblins something special with these cute Halloween treats.


    Cute (and Creepy) Halloween Appetizers

    Your costume party needs spirited Halloween appetizers, drinks and snacks! Here’s what to serve for a spooktacular evening.


    15 Easy (and Mostly Edible) DIY Halloween Ideas

    From ghoulish decor to spooky-sweet treats, we've rounded up our favorite DIY Halloween ideas.


    How to Host a Scary Movie Night

    These scary movie ideas are for your bravest movie buffs.

    Skull Deviled Eggs

    Thrill partygoers with these bone-chilling Halloween deviled eggs. The mayonnaise-filled bites are one of my favorite apps, so I had...


    Butternut Squash Ravioli

    Take homemade pasta to the next level with this butternut squash ravioli in a cheesy garlic-sage cream sauce.

    Hetal Vasavada’s Leftover Halloween Fudge

    Is there ever such a thing as too much Halloween candy? Maybe not. But if you have plenty of extras,...


    Harvest Mezcalita

    Toast the arrival of fall with this harvest mezcalita recipe that highlights the harmony between smoky mezcal and sweet apple...


    This State Loves Candy Corn More Than Anywhere Else

    The most controversial Halloween candy is safe here.


    Copycat Trader Joe’s Maple Leaf Cookies

    With this copycat Trader Joe's maple leaf cookies recipe in hand, there's no need to visit the store! We pack...

    These Are the 11 Best Non-Chocolate Halloween Candies, Ranked

    Halloween candy isn't just about chocolate, you know. That's why we set out to find the tastiest, spookiest sweets that...


    Salted Caramel Cookies

    Our salted caramel cookies combine homemade caramel and chocolate chunks with decadent brown-butter cookie base.


    Hot Apricot Chai Cocktail

    This lovely wintertime cocktail is a hit with my friends for its rich flavor and easy prep. I like to...


    Pumpkin Truffles

    These bite-sized pumpkin truffles look and taste like pumpkins, thanks to pumpkin butter and puree mixed into the white chocolate...


    Pumpkin Spice Moscow Mule

    The pumpkin spice Moscow mule is an autumnal twist on the classic, spiked with cinnamon simple syrup and real pumpkin.

    Presenting the Winners from Our Halloween Recipe Contest

    Home cooks shared their creepiest culinary creations that they rely on for spooky season. The top eerie eats range from...


    Caramel Apple Bar

    Make this caramel apple bar the centerpiece for all your seasonal soirees. The artfully arranged board makes it easy to...


    Vegan Pumpkin Muffins

    Our bakery-style vegan pumpkin muffins recipe uses canned pumpkin and a duo of cinnamon and nutmeg for deep flavor. Each...


    Blind Mice

    These easy, decadent and chocolatey mice-shaped truffles are perfect for Halloween (or Christmas!). They're a cute addition to your holiday...


    Halloween Salad

    This sweet and savory Halloween salad combines the best of fall produce. With pumpkin, spinach and cranberries, it looks just...


    Jalapeno Mummies

    I like to take appetizers to my daughter's home before we trick-or-treat with the grandkids. They all love jalapeño poppers,...


    Monster Cookie Scones

    These buttermilk scones are jam-packed with old-fashioned oats, chunky peanut butter, M&M’s and chocolate chips. They're then finished off with...


    Homemade Pumpkin Pasta

    This 30-minute pasta is a scary-good Halloween dinner. Pumpkin and carrots give the sauce a bright orange color. —Cynthia Handy,...


    Halloween Cheese Skull

    My neighbor was having a "Witches Night" Halloween party, and I decided to make this version of a charcuterie board...

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    Dead Velvet Cake

    I made this recipe with my grandma's delicious from-scratch Red Devil's Food Cake. Grandma's cake takes a little longer to...


    Copycat Bounty Chocolate Bites

    Bounty is a coconut-filled chocolate bar made by Mars. These copycat chocolate bites take that same concept and mold them...


    Creepy Eyeball Donuts

    You better keep an eye on these fun treats before they disappear! These cake donuts are dipped in white glaze...


    Marbled Black Cocoa Cookies

    Black cocoa adds a spooky color to these cutout cookies and a deep, Oreo-like flavor. Marbling the icing on top...


    Cinnamon Tortilla Chips with Pumpkin Fluff

    My family always gets the munchies before heading out to trick-or-treat on Halloween. This sweet pumpkin snack is our favorite...


    Golden Apple Pie

    Simmered apple juice thickens the filling of this Golden Delicious apple pie into a glossy, cinnamon-scented layer that slices clean...