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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    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 because it's ready fast thanks to premade ingredients. —Theresa Ravencraft, Marysville, Ohio

    Golden Apple Pie

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


    Maple Apple Pie

    Tiny, rural Vermont is famous for its apples, for dairy cows and for producing more maple syrup than any other...


    Apple Dumpling Pull-Apart Bread

    I converted a basic sweet dough into this incredible apple-filled pull-apart loaf. The results are anything but basic. It takes...


    Anti-Vampire Potion (Butternut Squash & Garlic Soup)

    I remember making this velvety soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any...

    Spiced Apple Cake with Caramel Icing

    Easy to prepare and popular with my friends and family, this apple cake is one of my all-time favorite autumn...


    Apple Cinnamon Cake

    This apple cinnamon cake is equally good for breakfast or dessert, so be sure to not eat all of it...


    Layered Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

    Enjoy this holiday dessert without worrying about calories. Plus it is so luscious that no one will guess that it...


    Italian Appetizer Meatballs

    Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches. —Rene McCrory, Indianapolis,...


    Purple-Ribbon Pumpkin Cake

    I belong to a Christmas village collectors' club and we all bring a potluck dish to our monthy meetings. The...


    Butterscotch Pumpkin Mousse

    Guests savor every creamy, spoonful of this spiced autumn dessert. It tastes so good, no one guesses that it's actually...


    Buffet Meatballs

    I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance...


    Harvest Apple Cider

    I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland

    Pumpkin Sloppy Joes

    When my oldest granddaughter gave me eight of the 50 pumpkins she grew in her backyard, I didn't know how...


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    Best Ever Mac & Cheese

    To make this amazing mac, I make a sauce loaded with three different cheeses to toss with the noodles. When...


    Double-Duty Layered Enchilada Casserole

    Here's a heap of cozy comfort. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen took my recipe for chili without beans and...


    Easy Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes

    Cheesecake is the ultimate comfort food, but a big slice can be too rich. These bite-sized cheesecakes topped with apples...


    Autumn Apple Torte

    During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples...


    No-Bake Fudgy Coconut Cookies

    My daughter works at a summer camp, so I send treats. Instead of a cookie jar we use a coffee...


    Sparkling Cider Pound Cake

    This pound cake is incredible and completely reminds me of fall with every bite. Using sparkling apple cider in the...


    Two-Layered Apple Crisp

    I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to bake this for a local women’s homeless shelter. I like to...


    Simple Tomato Soup

    I created this recipe on a bad weather day. My husband, Mic, and my daughter, Liz, ask for this soup...

    Pork Tenderloin with Cran-Apple Sauerkraut

    I love all the ingredients in this recipe because together they're perfect for Oktoberfest, a fun festival during my favorite...


    Gingerbread Coffee Cake

    At our house, we love gingerbread that’s not too sweet. To sweeten it, mix confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract...


    Contest-Winning Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert

    With its gingersnap crust and maple syrup drizzle, this rich and creamy spiced pumpkin dessert never fails to get rave...


    Frosted Harvest Cake

    Craving brownies but want something a little bit different? Indulge in a fall-flavored version topped with a cream cheese frosting....


    Hot Chocolate Dip

    Serve hot chocolate dip with cookies and crackers to scoop up that classic cocoa flavor in dessert form.


    Copycat Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake

    Make this copycat Cheesecake Factory pumpkin cheesecake recipe when you've got the craving for a slice of the top-selling seasonal...