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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    Black Cat Cupcakes

    If a black cat crosses your path, we hope it's one of these cute chocolaty creations. This time-saving recipe relies...


    Broccoli Boo Salad

    There's nothing scary about the recipe for this popular salad—it's delightfully easy to put together. The mandarin oranges also look...


    Cemetery Cake

    Underneath tasty tombstones, ghosts, pumpkins, worms and soil that make this dessert a conversation piece, you'll find a delectable chocolate...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Burgers

    It's fun to "carve" cheesy faces on these nicely seasoned burgers I served at my Halloween theme party. Hungry trick-or-treaters...


    Wormy Orange Punch

    Gummy worms crawling out of the punch bowl will have your guests howling as they ladle out cups of this...


    Harvest Corn Cakes

    Sweet corn takes on a whole new meaning with this recipe. The corncobs look delightfully like the real thing—except they're...


    Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    Creamy and crunchy peanut butter cheesecake with a surprise twist—a pretzel crust—hits all the buttons for a peanut lover's dessert.


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    Graham Cracker Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

    Made with just five ingredients, these no-bake graham cracker chocolate peanut butter bars are an easy, crowd-pleasing treat that tastes...

    Marshmallow Pops

    Making these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays...


    Creepy Cupcakes

    With chocolate bodies and licorice legs, these cute spiders on cobwebs will "catch" attention fast! They're easy to scare up,...


    Halloween Punch

    My bright orange sipper fits right in with October fun. To serve it in a festive way, I often put...


    Pumpkin Pecan Bread

    Topped with a gooey caramel glaze, our pumpkin pecan bread is an autumnal loaf with cozy spices and a little...


    Party Franks

    These tiny, tangy appetizers have broad appeal. I prepare them often for holiday gatherings, weddings and family reunions. They're convenient...


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    Barbecue Meatballs

    Tender meatballs simmer in tangy barbecue sauce in this simple recipe for barbecue meatballs that make a rich accompaniment to...


    Almond Spritz Cookies

    Indulge in the sweet, nutty flavor of almond spritz cookies—delicate, buttery treats that are as fun to make as they...


    Creamy Center Cupcakes

    My mother made these cupcakes from scratch when I was growing up, but I simplified the recipe with a cake...


    Caramel Apple Dip

    This sweet and creamy take on caramel dip for apples is easy to make and has the benefit of being...

    Boo Beverage

    Silly spooks formed with whipped topping garnish glasses of this smooth drink made with sherbet, orange juice and bananas. —Taste...


    Monster Munchies

    Magically transform squash or pumpkin seeds into a spellbinding snack with ranch salad dressing mix. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


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    Ranch Snack Mix

    This ranch snack mix's crave-worthy flavor comes from a simple combination of canola oil and ranch dressing mix. Toss pretzels,...


    Caramel Apple Cupcakes

    Bring these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and...


    Marbled Orange Fudge

    This decadent treat doesn't last long at our house. The Creamsicle flavor of this soft fudge brings on the smiles....


    Fresh Pumpkin Soup

    This appealing soup harvests the fall flavors of just-picked pumpkins and tart apples and is sure to warm you up...

    Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

    Embrace the flavors of fall with pumpkin whoopie pies. Our recipe combines spiced pumpkin cookies with a fluffy cream filling...


    Marshmallow Ghosts

    Kids of all ages can help prepare these easy-to-make treats. With just three ingredients that I often keep on hand,...


    Frightening Fingers

    These cookies have become somewhat famous at the school our children attend. One year, I made more than 150 of...


    Black Cat Cookies

    Our children look forward to helping me bake these cute cat cookies each year. They've become experts at making the...


    Orange Witches’ Brew Punch

    This slushy punch requires no ice ring to keep it cold. It's not too sweet, so it appeals to everyone....


    Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

    These Halloween Rice Krispie treats from Nancy Foust of Stoneboro, Pennsylvania are perfect for a themed get-together come October. "This...