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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    Orange Sweet Potato Pie with Ginger Streusel

    1 review

    Flecks of orange zest add a pleasant texture and zip to this classic sweet potato pie. Cook and mash the...


    Praline Sweet Potato Pie

    Adding a pleasant crunch, praline crumbles contrast perfectly with the smooth sweet potato filling in this recipe. It’s a fun,...


    Contest-Winning Brown Sugar Angel Food Cake

    Brown sugar makes this moist, tender angel food cake delicious and different. Chunks of chopped toffee give its fluffy frosting...


    Autumn Leaf Cutouts

    3 reviews

    Turn classic cookies into a platter of autumn leaves. Make them in solid colors, or combine pieces of tinted dough...


    Ghostly Chicken & Pepper Pizza

    1 review

    My friendly ghost pizza won’t scare folks away from your dinner table. My family loves Halloween, so we like creating...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting

    12 reviews

    Chocolate and peanut butter are such an enjoyable combination. This delicious chocolate peanut butter frosting makes a satisfying topping to...


    Harvest Salad with Lime-Curry Dressing

    1 review

    A friend gave me this salad recipe to help me impress my new husband who loves citrus. We serve the...


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    Meringue Bones

    21 reviews

    This unique treatment for meringue travels well, too! You will certainly get requests for the recipe, and folks will be...

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    Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie

    69 reviews

    You'll love the smell in your kitchen—and the smiles on everybody's faces—when you make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe....


    Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal

    6 reviews

    There's nothing like a bowl of warm oatmeal in the morning, and my spiced version works in a slow cooker....


    Frosted Harvest Cake

    70 reviews

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


    Marshmallow Pops

    11 reviews

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


    Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

    32 reviews

    My kids start begging me for these cakelike sandwich cookies as soon as autumn arrives. I haven't met a person...


    Easy White Chicken Chili

    23 reviews

    Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular...


    Roasted Butternut Squash Panzanella

    9 reviews

    Squash was a hard sell with my family until I paired it with pumpkin seeds, cranberries and horseradish. Now they...


    Chocolate Candy Corn Cupcakes

    1 review

    My oldest son asks me to make these cupcakes every year for his class Halloween party. I always get compliments...


    Autumn Sweet Rolls with Cider Glaze

    1 review

    I love cooking with pumpkin because it’s versatile, colorful and nutritious. Combining it with chopped apple and cider gives these...

    Black Bean ‘n’ Pumpkin Chili

    145 reviews

    My family is crazy about this slow cooker chili because it uses ingredients you don't usually find in chili. Believe...


    Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts

    11 reviews

    I wanted to make a gluten-free apple cider doughnut that tasted so good, the fact that it’s gluten-free is beside...


    Sicilian Mac & Cheese

    4 reviews

    To give our mac and cheese a Sicilian touch, we mix sausage, basil and fennel with three cheeses for an...


    Gingersnap-Pumpkin Dessert

    9 reviews

    I've never quite gotten the hang of making a good pie crust. So I came up with this recipe, featuring...


    Cinnamon Bun Cookies

    4 reviews

    I love cinnamon rolls, but working with yeast can be scary. These cookies give you the taste of a cinnamon...


    Cherry Cider

    This nicely spiced, simmered beverage is so warming. For a special holiday accent, garnish the mugs using maraschino cherries and...

    Spooky Gelatin Bubble Cupcakes

    It's so much fun to make these and decorate with them! Bubbles can be made weeks ahead. Turn them into...


    Blood Orange Punch

    This tangy punch is festive, refreshing and easy to prepare. Instead of plain ice cubes, I add frozen orange juice...


    Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Figs

    Here’s a special appetizer that won’t last long! Fruit, caramel and rich dark chocolate add a sweet touch to this...


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    Spooky Pretzel Bones

    I hosted a party one Halloween and wanted to make pretzels to go with my beer cheese dip. Considering the...


    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...


    Skewered Eyeballs

    Someone is watching! These stuffed mushrooms are awfully tasty. The toothpicks look threatening, but they help folks grab their share...