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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    Pumpkin Cookie Pops

    These cookie pops are a great way to liven up a Halloween party. Kids love them! —Taste of Home Test...


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    Ham ‘n’ Cheese Spiders

    These creepy sandwiches are sure to scare up some fun at Halloween time! Kids really enjoy eating the spider-shaped sandwiches....


    Spiderweb Taco Dip with Bat Tortilla Chips

    Every year, our daughter and her friends anticipate our annual Halloween party. Among the menu items is this spiderweb taco...


    Harvest Snack Mix

    Candy corn makes this natural snack for fall gatherings. The sweet and salty flavors are irresistible. —Marlene Harguth, Maynard, Minnesota


    Creepy Spiders

    Cake mix gives these chocolate sandwich cookies a head start. You can even have kids help assemble the "spiders!"—Nella Parker,...


    Magic Potion Punch

    At a Halloween party, the more creepy the food, the better! I like to tuck gummy worms into an ice...


    Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

    These apple peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside. —Marjorie Benson,...


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    Eyeball Cookies

    All eyes will definitely be on these adorable cookies when they're set on any buffet table. I created them for...

    Caramel Apple Crisp

    Caramel apple crisp takes less effort than a pie and it's just as tasty with vanilla ice cream! For a...


    Pizza for Dessert

    At first glance, people might think this colorful "pizza" is a savory snack. But truth comes in the tasting! Kids...


    Sausage-Stuffed Pumpkins

    Baking a meal in a pumpkin is such a fun fall idea! To serve the dish, cut the pumpkin into...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Pops

    As soon as they see these pumpkin pops, your little ghouls’ and goblins’ faces will light right up. —Clara Coulson...


    Melted Witch Puddles

    In honor of the doomed wicked witch in "The Wizard of Oz," we had fun fashioning these simply delicious snacks...


    Stained Glass Gelatin

    Kids love this sweet, wiggly gelatin and whipped topping dessert. Use different flavors of gelatin to make color versions that...


    Graveyard Veggie Pizza

    Scare your guests with this delicious, yet good-for-you addition to your next Halloween party!—Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Mini Meringue Pumpkins

    Cast a sweet spell over your Halloween party guests by making a pumpkin patch’s worth of treats. It’s easy to...


    Scary Eyeballs

    Kids will squeal with delight at the sight of these eyeball treats. But the peanut butter flavor is the best...

    Mother Lode Pretzels

    I brought these savory-sweet pretzels to a family gathering, and they disappeared from the dessert tray before dessert was even...


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    Layered Pumpkin Dessert

    Pretty layers of cheesecake and pumpkin star in this prize-winning torte. Not too heavy, it's especially nice with a big...


    Apple Snack Mix

    With apple chips and cereal in fun shapes, this cute mix makes a tasty, nutritious gift, bake sale item or...


    Double Chocolate Orange Brownies

    I have to give my husband credit for this idea—since we love chocolate and orange together, he suggested I come...


    Root Beer Cupcakes

    Root beer barrel candies and a spice cake-like batter give these cupcakes an old-fashioned flavor. Kids will especially love them!...


    Yummy Mummy Cheese Spread

    My annual Halloween bash wouldn't be the same without the now famous Mummy Man. When kids first see Mummy Man,...

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    Nacho Dip

    This slow-cooker nacho dip recipe is simple to prep but delivers huge flavor. The basic recipe features creamy cheese, chunky...


    Witches’ Brew with Broomsticks

    While growing up, my boys enjoyed helping me make this beverage with "broomsticks." Now I use the recipe with my...


    Ghastly Pear Ghosts

    These treats are a fun alternative to traditional caramel apples. Wrap them up and give as gifts at your Halloween...


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    Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

    Spicy pumpkin seeds are great as a snack, but also make a crispy garnish for dips, salads and more.


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    Mini Pumpkin Cakes

    I saw these cute cakes at a local grocery store and decided to make my own version at home. They’re...


    Ravin’ Good Stew

    This stew is loaded with ingredients. It's sure to fill up the kids before they head out trick-or-treating, and the...