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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    Thyme-Baked Apple Slices

    1 review

    My children love this healthy apple side dish along with chicken fingers for lunch. It's also a wonderful alternative to...


    Striped Chocolate Popcorn

    4 reviews

    For a bake sale last year, I wanted to try something different. I’d seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop...


    Orange Gumdrops

    5 reviews

    I get nothing but rave reviews when I make these gumdrops and usually have to prepare three batches. The refreshing...


    Beer-Cheese Velvet Soup

    1 review

    This soup was a hit with a group of German exchange teachers who visited our high school. When I don't...


    Slow-Cooked Applesauce

    4 reviews

    My sweet and chunky applesauce is a perfect snack or side dish with your favorite entree. Because it's prepared in...


    Pretzel Puppy Chow

    1 review

    This variation on regular puppy chow replaces peanut butter with Nutella and chipotle for a delicious spicy-sweet combination. —Taste of...


    Sweet ‘n’ Salty Party Mix

    9 reviews

    These crunchy munchies are sure to rank high with your family and friends. The combination of flavors gets this sweet...


    Lasagna Dip

    3 reviews

    My lasagna noodle chips turned out great and are out-of-this-world crispy. And the dip truly tastes like rich, cheesy Italian-American...

    Fluffy Apple Dip

    31 reviews

    Our taste panel simply raved about this fast, fabulous dip! “It's a family favorite beginning with the fall apple harvest...


    Frosted Pistachio Bars

    1 review

    Bar cookies are the best-so fast and easy. Go as spooky as you dare when decorating this pan for Halloween....


    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...


    Halloween Layer Cake

    21 reviews

    There's nothing "scary" about this cake. I make it every Halloween for my husband, Mike, and our three children. —Karen...


    Carrot Soup with Orange & Tarragon

    1 review

    A pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a garden-fresh flavor make this soup a requested dish at...


    Hearty Slow-Cooker Chili

    2 reviews

    When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the...


    Trick-or-Treat Pizza

    2 reviews

    Don’t let your leftover Halloween loot go to waste. Pile your favorite candies onto a monster-size cookie. — Kendra Bowen,...


    Goblin Chewies

    1 review

    These light, crispy cookies are packed with fun ingredients perfect for Halloween. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri


    Creepy-Crawly Bugs

    6 reviews

    Who wouldn't want to eat our cute little bugs? Quick and easy prep and undeniable kid appeal make these a...

    Caramel Apple Pizza

    1 review

    "Sweet wedges of this fun fall dessert are sure to impress guests," writes Tami Lucas of Wooster, Ohio. It has...


    Apple-Roasted Pork with Cherry Balsamic Glaze

    4 reviews

    I added roasted apples, cherries and onions to turn ordinary pork into an impressive dish. There is a short time...


    Hot Cider Punch

    1 review

    My hot fruit punch has been a family fave since 1993—hard to believe that we’ve loved it for 20 years!...


    Bean & Beef Slow-Cooked Chili

    4 reviews

    This chili may be already chock-full, but we love to build it up even more with toppings like pico de...


    Ultimate Candy Bar Cookies

    7 reviews

    I created these after Halloween, when I had way too much candy left over. You can make them with any...


    Double Chocolate Orange Brownies

    10 reviews

    I have to give my husband credit for this idea—since we love chocolate and orange together, he suggested I come...

    Caramel Apple Dessert Pizza

    5 reviews

    I made a favorite recipe lighter by making my own cookie crust. I used less fat and sugar, and part...


    Wicked Witch Stuffed Potatoes

    3 reviews

    Here's a yummy side dish that suits the season. These rich, cheesy potatoes are a nice savory way to work...


    Halloween Mini-Cakes

    2 reviews

    Pumpkin and ghost cookie cutters make it a snap to shape these cute little cakes. A simple icing gives the...


    Orange Witches’ Brew Punch

    5 reviews

    This slushy punch requires no ice ring to keep it cold. It's not too sweet, so it appeals to everyone....


    Gingered Pumpkin Bisque

    11 reviews

    Every spoonful of this pretty pumpkin soup hints of autumn. Serve it as the first course at your special, sit-down...


    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...