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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    Frankenstein Cupcakes

    13 reviews

    For your Halloween party, these cupcakes are sure to impress all of your guests. They will disappear as soon as...


    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...


    Refreshing Orange Ice

    15 reviews

    This sherbet has been part of my family's Thanksgiving tradition for three generations. We eat it along with the rest...


    Breadstick Bones

    3 reviews

    Tie the ends of lightly-seasoned refrigerated breadsticks into knots to create these Breadstick Bones. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

    2 reviews

    My mom makes this hot chocolate with pumpkin, spices and white chocolate. We usually drink it on Halloween, but it’s...


    Kid-Size Ghost Pizzas

    1 review

    These individual pizzas are super cute and made with simple ingredients. Now that's what I call party food! —Polly Coumos,...


    Halloween Poke Cake

    8 reviews

    This cute cake will make your favorite trick-or-treaters smile with delight when you serve it on Halloween. The moist marble...


    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,...

    Squash Apple Soup

    5 reviews

    Here is a great first course! Rich, creamy squash soup with a hint of apple is truly special and worthy...


    Halloween Party Mix

    12 reviews

    "This colorful snack mix has a light coating that also makes it perfect for gatherings," notes field editor Jeanette Urbom...


    Halloween Pizza

    1 review

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


    Bloody Mary Soup

    1 review

    After entertaining, I had leftover Bloody Mary mix. I added chicken broth and veggies to come up with a blockbuster...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Pie

    1 review

    Pumpkin pie does not have to be difficult to make. This recipe has wonderful maple flavor and is sure to...


    Hot Spiced Cider

    6 reviews

    Next time you're entertaining, stir up a batch of this nicely spiced apple cider. The wonderful aroma will make your...


    Crazy Halloween Blondies

    3 reviews

    I have a real sweet tooth, so Halloween is my favorite holiday. I came up with these bars for my...


    Gingerbread Belgian Waffles

    2 reviews

    I like to combine the sweet and spicy taste of gingerbread with the cool and dreamy taste of cream cheese...


    Melted Witch Puddles

    13 reviews

    In honor of the doomed wicked witch in "The Wizard of Oz," we had fun fashioning these simply delicious snacks...

    Stuffed Potato Ghosts

    1 review

    These hearty and yummy treats are easier to make than a normal stuffed potato and are a perfect appetizer. The...


    Witches’ Brew

    1 review

    Stir up some Halloween beverages that are as bewitching as the rest of your menu. Omit the vodka for a...


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    Best Ever Mac & Cheese

    10 reviews

    To make this amazing mac, I make a sauce loaded with three different cheeses to toss with the noodles. When...


    Apple Red-Hot Slab Pie

    1 review

    This dessert is my family’s favorite because it brings back so many fond memories. Red Hots give the filling a...


    Vanilla Butter Rollouts

    13 reviews

    Even cooks who normally shy away from cut out cookies can make these with confidence. The dough is so easy...


    Peanut Caramel Corn

    2 reviews

    A sweet, crunchy, lighter alternative to traditional caramel corn, this can’t-stop-eatin’-it treat won’t stick to fingers or teeth! It’s wonderful...

    Jack-o’-Lantern Cream Puffs

    3 reviews

    These jack-o'-lanterns may look spooky on the outside, but inside is a creamy, sweet treat. The classic flavor of pumpkin...


    Wicked Witch Cupcakes

    1 review

    More fun than frightening, these whimsical witch cupcakes cast their spell on every sweet tooth. —Joan Antonen, Arlington, South Dakota


    Magic Macaroons

    Peanut butter, candy corn and macaroons are three of my favorite things, so I combine them all to make one...


    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...


    Sugar Ghost Cupcakes

    20 reviews

    I had 10 neighborhood kids stop by to help me make these ghost cupcakes for a bake sale, though I...


    Apple Cider Smash

    A smash is a fruity and chilled cocktail—very refreshing. It's a great use for those apples you bought from the...