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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    Slimy Red Goop Salad

    4 reviews

    This frightfully fun salad features cola, which adds to the bright, sparkling taste.


    Jack-o’-Lantern Pops

    4 reviews

    As soon as they see these pumpkin pops, your little ghouls’ and goblins’ faces will light right up. —Clara Coulson...


    Squash Appetizer Cups

    1 review

    “These cheesy, moist bites always go fast!” says Lori Bowes from Waterford, Michigan. “If I’m in a hurry, I bake...


    Apple-Raisin Bundt Cake

    6 reviews

    With the first bite of this moist, old-fashioned dessert, you know you’re home for the holidays. It has a pleasant...


    Spiderweb Brownies

    1 review

    To decorate these moist brownies for Halloween, I drizzle a chocolate spiderweb on their white icing. They're so delicious and...


    Orange Sherbet Party Punch

    3 reviews

    This punch is always a big hit with everyone. It's especially good for weddings and special parties where you have...


    Quick Ghost Cookies

    18 reviews

    Spruce up store-bought cookies for the holiday. These are a real hit with "goblins" of all ages. —Denise Smith, Lusk,...


    Chocolate Spiders

    4 reviews

    These spiders will spin plenty of excitement into your festivities. For more fun, just make the pudding ahead of time,...

    Ghostly Custards

    1 review

    You'll hear shrieks of delight when these not-so-spooky pumpkin custards appear for dessert. These ghosts will be gobbled up in...


    Marzipan Harvest Table Topper

    YOUR HARVEST will be happy indeed when you reap this sweet centerpiece. To create the topper, CT home economists first...


    Halloween Pizza

    1 review

    "I like to perk up Halloween -- or any occasion -- by having the grandkids make these special pizzas," relates...


    Cider Cheese Fondue

    2 reviews

    Cheese lovers are sure to enjoy dipping into this creamy quick-to-fix fondue cheese dip that has just a hint of...


    Pumpkin Gnocchi in Sage Butter

    8 reviews

    For a delicious autumn spin on an Italian classic, try this hearty, seasonal gnocchi. Sage and garlic butter sauce complements...


    Butterscotch Mulled Cider

    2 reviews

    Only five minutes of preparation is needed for this dynamite slow-cooked drink. You will love the sweet taste of butterscotch...


    Mulled Merlot

    3 reviews

    This mulled wine recipe is sure to warm up your holiday guests! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Pumpkin Ice Cream Recipe

    9 reviews

    Folks who favor the flavor of pumpkin really need to try this spiced pumpkin ice cream recipe. But be prepared...


    Apple Brickle Dip

    48 reviews

    I first tasted this quick and easy cream cheese apple dip at a friend's Christmas party. I kept going back...

    Orange Party Punch

    5 reviews

    This citrus punch was served at every birthday party I had when I was growing up. Now I prepare it...


    Easy Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bars

    7 reviews

    This dessert is super easy to pull together, and the flavorful results will win you nothing but rave reviews. —Aimee...


    Caramel Havarti

    1 review

    Havarti is a wonderful dessert cheese. This elegant yet simple recipe—with pecans, caramel topping and tart apples—makes it even better....


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    Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

    5 reviews

    We look forward to fall in anticipation of making these spicy pumpkin seeds. I often put some in a decorated...


    Jezebel Sauce

    6 reviews

    Typically called a Jezebel sauce, this sweet, fruity topping has an underlying bite from horseradish. It pairs well with cream...


    Butternut Squash Cake Roll

    13 reviews

    Elizabeth Nelson of Manning, North Dakota is sweet on squash! Her pretty dessert is perfect for an autumn special occasion.

    Hocus-Pocus Sherbet Potion

    We worked our magic in the kitchen and whipped up this clever beverage. Sherbet and ice cream combine with orange...


    Autumn Tree Cake

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


    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...


    Slime-Filled Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    This is a fantastic way to dress up a packaged cake mix to suit Halloween. Kids of all ages will...


    Cheesecake Pumpkin Muffins

    19 reviews

    My mother-in-law came up with these tender treats by combining a few of her favorite muffin recipes. Chock-full of pumpkin,...


    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...