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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    Peanut Butter Cheesecake

    42 reviews

    The first time I served this peanut butter cheesecake recipe, my friends all went wild over it. They were surprised...


    Hot Apple Pineapple Cider

    A hot beverage like this is savored here when chilly weather returns after summer. The clove-studded orange slices are so...


    Spiced Hot Apple Cider

    During cool-weather season, my husband and I take this soul-warming drink outside by the fire pit. Our house smells amazing...


    Out-Of-This-World Cupcakes

    These are a cinch to bake—and even more fun to decorate! Save the decorating fun for a party activity, and...


    Cute Halloween Sandwiches

    I make these for my grandchildren. You can change the cutter shape and food coloring to suit any occasion, but...


    Martian Marshmallows

    Wrap leftovers in cellophane and hand them out as favors-if they haven't all disappeared by the end of the party.—Teri...


    Creepy Candied Corn

    I couldn't stop eating this popcorn when I first tried it at a friend's party. My generous pal offered the...


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    Make-a-Monster Pizza

    Creepy creatures have completely taken over this Halloween meal! Since you can create a different design for each square, it's...

    Ghostly Cupcake Cones

    Top peanut buttery cupcakes with your favorite frosting and spirited faces to make these frightfully ghostly treats. They’ll vanish into...


    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...


    Loaded M&M Oreo Cookie Bars

    4 reviews

    We’re all so busy and pressed for time. I find myself creating recipes that are fast to prepare and deliver...


    Apple Cinnamon Cake

    6 reviews

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


    Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    I've been making these quick and easy cookies for over 20 years. They're the first to go at our annual...


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    Skull Deviled Eggs

    1 review

    Thrill partygoers with Halloween deviled eggs. The mayonnaise-filled bites are one of my favorite apps, so I had fun creating...


    Tater Tarts

    These bite-size potato appetizers combine the tang of sour cream, the sharpness of pepper jack and the distinct flavor of...


    Creamy Sourdough Snack

    This bread bowl dip was a big hit at my mom's 50th birthday party! —Darelyn Payes, Hayward, California

    Autumn Tree Cake

    You can decorate this special cake any way you like for Halloween or the colorful autumn months. —Marie Parker, Milwaukee,...


    Monster Munchies

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


    Fruity Eyeball Salad

    A light mint dressing nicely coats assorted fruity "eyeballs" in this recipe from our Test Kitchen. Just watch this salad...


    Pumpkin Toffee Trifle

    I wanted to use pumpkin for a quick party dessert. This twist on a cream cheese pie tastes divine when...


    Gourd-geous Halloween Nachos

    My family loves nachos so much that I sometimes serve them for lunch. To get in the Halloween spirit, I...


    Ghost Shortbread Cookies

    Pac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and...

    Tombstone Treats

    My brother loves Rice Krispies squares, and my mom loves sugar cookies. I came up with a cute treat they'd...


    Boo-rito Bites

    Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family...


    Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

    My grandfather loves these pumpkin-flavored treats. They remind him of a cookie his mother made. They’re fun to eat no...


    Scary Hairy Caramel Apples

    This is a cute and tasty version of a caramel apple. It's perfect for a Halloween party. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby...


    Freaky Frankenstein Cookies

    They're alive! Each year when the Halloween invites start coming my way, I create a little treat to bring. These...


    Halloween Monster Cookies

    Don't be surprised if all the monsters come out of hiding when you assemble these fun and easy treats. My...