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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    Pumpkin Pecan Loaves

    27 reviews

    Among all my pumpkin bread recipes, this caramel-glazed creation is the pick of the crop. Often, I'll wrap up a...


    Herbed Macaroni and Cheese

    10 reviews

    Besides being a really easy recipe to make, it tastes very good, too! This is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill macaroni...


    Stuffed Pumpkin Dinner

    5 reviews

    This recipe is a great way to use a pumpkin up after scooping out the seeds to bake. It is...


    Slow-Cooker Apple Pudding Cake

    20 reviews

    A satisfying dessert like this is a superb treat on a chilly night. It has three layers—apples, cake and sauce—and...


    Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

    5 reviews

    Frequently requested at family get-togethers, this rich and hearty soup is ready in a flash. Cooking for a vegetarian? Swap...


    Fruity Cereal Bars

    2 reviews

    With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota


    Hot Buttered Rum

    8 reviews

    I received this recipe for hot buttered rum from a friend more than 30 years ago, and I think of...


    Butternut Squash Butter

    Looking for a tasty way to use up those pumpkins and have a wonderful gift during the holidays? My pumpkin...

    Silly Snake Sub

    This slithering sub makes a fun and tasty centerpiece. Add your own zany, creative touches and feel free to mix...


    Creepy Cupcakes

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


    Spirited Spaghetti

    Transform this pizza-flavored pasta sauce into something spooky by adding some black food coloring to the pasta water.—Robert Smith, Las...


    Halloween Caramel Apples

    A chocolate drizzle sprinkled with crushed candy makes ordinary caramel apples especially yummy—like the fancy ones in some candy shops....


    Fingers of Fright

    As the young guests arrived, we joked about “finger food,” then offered them Fingers of Fright. Their eyes widened at...


    Walnut-Maple Chiffon Cake

    The men in the family often request this chiffon cake for their birthdays. The glaze is irresistible.


    Buffet Meatballs

    31 reviews

    I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance...


    Witch’s Snack Hats

    These treats go over well at parties, but they're guaranteed to be a hit at Halloween parties. They're well worth...


    Confectioners’ Sugar Glaze

    This versatile glaze is shared by our Test Kitchen. You can make the basic confectioners' sugar glaze and tint it...

    Choco Owls

    You'll have a blast making Choco Owls to add to a Halloween treat platter. —Taste of Home Food Styling Team


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    Cake Eyeballs

    Customize these cake balls to your liking with the flavors of your choice. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Slow-Cooker Baked Apples

    Coming home to this irresistible dessert on a dreary day is just wonderful; it’s slow-cooker easy. — Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger,...


    Caramel Lollipops

    These pops offer a fun and unique way to enjoy the sweet, toasty flavor of homemade caramel. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee,...


    Halloween Feet Loaf

    If Bigfoot pays a visit this Halloween, treat him to a larger-than-life meal. This "feet loaf" tastes just like your...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Sandwiches

    Be prepared for happy faces when you make these eye-catching jack-o'-lanterns. We loaded the sandwiches with flavorful fillings, then easily...

    Blood Orange Punch

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


    Apple Snack Mix

    With apple chips and cereal in fun shapes, this cute mix makes a tasty, nutritious gift, bake sale item or...


    Hot Mushroom Spread

    I've made this creamy, hearty mushroom appetizer for years—it's a big hit every time.—Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia


    Brie with Apricot Topping

    10 reviews

    Folks will think you fussed over this pretty appetizer, but it took our Test Kitchen only minutes to top a...


    Goblin’s Orange Popcorn

    6 reviews

    Your little goblins will love to munch this tasty, colorful popcorn that features a crispy crunch and sweet flavor.
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    Apple Crumb Tart with Cinnamon Cream

    3 reviews

    I love homemade apple pie but don't always have time to make it. For a fabulous shortcut, use a cookie...