From bewitched chili and bread broomsticks to steaming cauldrons of witch's brew, throw a witchy Halloween party with these fun themed treats.
12 Recipes for a Witch-Themed Halloween Party
Updated on Jan. 05, 2022
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Witches’ Fingers
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You don't need a cauldron to conjure these frightening fingers. They're a sweet-and-salty treat that's spookily easy to make. —Beth Tomkiw, Chief Content Officer, Taste of Home
Nutrition Facts:
1 pretzel half: 155 calories, 7g fat (7g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Witch's Caviar
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve this dip with triangle-shaped tortilla chips because they look like pointy witch hats. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 17 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
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Bewitched Chili
Total Time
30 min
Servings
12 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
One pot and thirty minutes—yes, please. Kids and grown-ups love this warm-you-up chili for Halloween. —Janice Westmoreland, Brooksville, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 230 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 744mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 9g protein.
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Witches’ Brooms
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 brooms
From the Recipe Creator:
Pair these edible mini brooms with Witches’ Brew for a spellbinding combination. The only ingredients you need here are pretzel rods and licorice. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 broom: 106 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Crescent Roll Witch Hats
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
It doesn’t take magic to transform these crescent rolls into charming witch hats—just a few minutes and a couple of ingredients. They’re so good, you’ll want to make a double batch. —Mara Fletcher, Batesville, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 roll: 129 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 238mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Witch-in-the-Moonlight Cheesecake
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Make this ominous cheesecake the highlight of your Halloween buffet. Guests will love what is hidden inside: a fudgy filling. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Witches’ Brew
Total Time
20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stir up some Halloween beverages that are as bewitching as the rest of your menu. Omit the vodka for a nonalcoholic version so the kids can have some, too! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 253 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.
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Magic Wands
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These fun and colorful wands don't need to be made by a magician to be magical. You can change the colors to fit any party theme. —Renee Schwebach, Dumont, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 wand: 103 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 164mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
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Bones & Blood
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
40 cookies (2 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
Like a zombie, you'll be desperate for more of these bone-shaped cookies and dip. Fight nicely over them—no biting! —Taste of Home Food Styling Team
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie with 2 teaspoons sauce: 78 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
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Eyeball Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
25 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
All eyes will definitely be on these adorable cookies when they're set on any buffet table. I created them for my son's kindergarten class for Halloween. —Sherry Lee, Columbus, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 36 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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Anti-Vampire Potion (Butternut Squash & Garlic Soup)
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I remember making this velvety soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any unfriendly spirits. Try using whipping cream for an extra smooth texture. —Steven Eder, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 388 calories, 28g fat (17g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 697mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
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Frightening Fingers
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 5 dozen cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These cookies have become somewhat famous at the school our children attend. One year, I made more than 150 of these "fingers" for their classroom Halloween parties.—Natalie Hyde, Cambridge, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 62 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
