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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    Candy Bar Cheesecake Brownies

    6 reviews

    I came up with these brownies as a way to use up my son's leftover Halloween candy. You can tint...


    Ghost Shortbread Cookies

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


    Pasta Squiggles with Pumpkin Sauce

    3 reviews

    My family loves this spiral pasta in a tasty pumpkin sauce. Make it for Halloween and call it Creepy-Crawly Noodles!...


    Cute Halloween Sandwiches

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


    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...


    Halloween Witch Hats

    1 review

    Kids of all ages love finding the cake inside these cute cones. They're great for class parties. —Betsy King, Duluth,...


    Candy Corn & Peanut Popcorn Balls

    My daughter and I enjoy baking and cooking together, and this recipe is one my daughter can help make and...


    Soft Cornmeal Cookies

    1 review

    Combining humble ingredients can sometimes result in a delicious treat. Use these versatile cookie as the base for ice cream...

    Mini Martian Burgers

    1 review

    I’m always trying to come up with fun recipes for my grandchildren. Since these mini burgers starred at their trick-or-treat...


    Pumpkin Pie Smoothies

    1 review

    My pie-flavored smoothie is loaded with fruit. The spices make it all come together. —Karen Sikora, Dayton, Nevada


    Gingerbread Pancakes with Apple Topping

    1 review

    I grew up eating these every Christmas morning. When the smell of spices reached our rooms, we knew the big...


    Tom Turkeys

    9 reviews

    With a little prep work by Mom or Dad, these make a great before-or after-dinner craft project for the kids...


    Cupcake Mummy

    1 review

    Wrap up Halloween fun with these frightfully frosted goodies. Once you take that first bite, it's impossible to stop eating!...


    Witches’ Brooms

    2 reviews

    Pair these edible mini brooms with Witches’ Brew for a spellbinding combination. The only ingredients you need here are pretzel...


    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...


    Jack Skellington Pops

    Cake mix makes quick work of these cake pops decorated to look like Jack the Pumpkin King from The Nightmare...


    Bones & Blood

    3 reviews

    Like a zombie, you'll be desperate for more of these bone-shaped cookies and dip. Fight nicely over them—no biting! —Taste...

    Thing

    Every host needs an extra hand to put on a good party. Our tribute to the Addams Family character guarantees...


    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...


    Spiced Chocolate Truffles

    I make truffles for family events and gift-giving. Someone once asked me to add pumpkin spice, and now my recipe...


    Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Parfaits

    When my daughter’s friends come over for lunch, she treats them to her tropical parfaits made with brown rice and...


    Chocolate Candy Corn Cupcakes

    1 review

    My oldest son asks me to make these cupcakes every year for his class Halloween party. I always get compliments...


    Caramel-Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    These cookies are more cake-like; a nice change from the more common chewier chocolate chip cookie. I've been known to...

    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...


    Spider Nest Candies

    These creepy crawlies are much sweeter than they are scary. Kids love to help make the simple treats. —Taste of...


    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...


    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...


    Gourmet Caramel Apples

    1 review

    These drizzled confections look gorgeous and taste over-the-top yummy. With peanut butter flavor and a salty burst, they'll be the...


    Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts

    11 reviews

    I wanted to make a gluten-free apple cider doughnut that tasted so good, the fact that it’s gluten-free is beside...