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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    Truffle-Filled Cupcakes

    All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use...


    Vanilla Citrus Cider

    My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think...


    Beef Roast with Cranberry Gravy

    I can easily get this robust recipe ready in the morning and let it cook all day so that it's...


    Monster Caramel Apples

    8 reviews

    Our Test Kitchen used Karen Ann Bland's delicious recipe for caramel apples and added fun ingredients to make these special...


    Maple-Walnut Spritz Cookies

    2 reviews

    After taking a trip to Vermont during maple harvest season and tasting amazing maple goodies, I just had to make...


    Pear-Apple Cocktail

    Ah, the memories we made when we went to Hawaii and concocted this drink for our first toast on the...


    Goblin Bites

    Use vegetable scraps to create ghoulish monster faces on each wonton dip cup. Cut leftover wontons into fun Halloween shapes...


    Monster Curried Cheese Ball

    Don't be afraid of this cheese ball! The combination of the bold chutney and the mellow cheddar and blue cheeses...

    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...


    Rum Raisin Muffins

    1 review

    Both men and women enjoy these rum-flavored, raisin-filled goodies. I think they're best served warm with mugs of hot coffee...


    Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

    72 reviews

    These apple peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside. —Marjorie Benson,...


    Yummy Cracker Snacks

    53 reviews

    These treats are my family’s favorite. In fact, it seems no matter how many I make, they always disappear too...


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    Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars

    28 reviews

    What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...


    Apricot-Apple Cider

    2 reviews

    Dried apricots give this comforting cider a marvelous twist. Add cranberries, cinnamon, allspice and cloves for the perfect hot drink...


    Easy Party Meatballs

    9 reviews

    Meatballs are always great for parties. This is an easy twist on the usual recipe, and it's very fast to...


    Squirmy Wormy Sandwiches

    12 reviews

    My sister and I came up with this recipe while thinking of spooky, ghoulish foods for a Halloween party. You...

    Spider Bread

    1 review

    Set out this unique spider instead of biscuits or rolls, and you'll definitely make an impression. Start with from-scratch dough...


    Black Forest Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    Speed up prep time for these sandwich cookies by using chocolate wafers from the cookie aisle. You can even make...


    Brownie Spiders

    2 reviews

    I'm absolutely petrified of real spiders. But I can make an exception for these cute ones made from chocolate. They...


    Chicken Stuffed with Walnuts, Apples & Brie

    5 reviews

    When I want a simple-to-do weeknight dinner, I often turn to chicken. In this recipe, the stuffing combines sweet and...


    Wormy Orange Punch

    9 reviews

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


    Apple-Cinnamon Mini Pies

    6 reviews

    I came up with the idea for my mini pie recipes while snacking on applesauce one night and thought it...

    Apple-Cinnamon Snack Mix

    2 reviews

    This colorful and crunchy concoction with a sweet-spicy coating is great for parties or just snacking, says field editor Virginia...


    Apple Crisp Muffins

    23 reviews

    Waking up to the smell of apple muffins will start your family’s day off right. Cream cheese filling makes them...


    Cinnamon-Apple Brown Betty

    3 reviews

    If I had to define the "Betty" of Apple Brown Betty, she'd be a smart and thrifty Southern gal with...


    Apple Cinnamon Turnovers

    4 reviews

    I uses refrigerated biscuits to assemble these turnovers in a jiffy. They also have a easy filling made with chopped...


    Caramel Apple Salad

    3 reviews

    Kids of all ages will love the caramel apple taste of this easy-to-prepare dish. "This salad could arguably be used...


    Caramel Apple Trifle

    20 reviews

    Trifles are terrific desserts because they're made in advance and feed a crowd. This caramel-apple version appeals to kids of...