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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    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...


    Caramel Apple Cupcakes

    22 reviews

    Bring these extra special cupcakes to your next event and watch how quickly they disappear! With a caramel topping and...


    Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies

    4 reviews

    This recipe originally came from my grandmother but I have altered it a bit to add my favorite: chocolate chips....


    Creamy Center Cupcakes

    4 reviews

    My mother made these cupcakes from scratch when I was growing up, but I simplified the recipe with a cake...


    Caramel Popcorn

    2 reviews

    Plain microwave popcorn becomes irresistible when it's yummied up with molasses, peanut butter and nuts. “This awesome snack never lasts...

    Chocolate Coconut Tube Cake

    7 reviews

    Tuck a sweet coconut filling into this moist chocolate tube cake. It's easy to assemble with convenience products, including a...


    Cheddar Bread Twists

    1 review

    These quick-to-fix bread sticks are light and flaky, with a little crunch. Serve the cheesy twists as a side dish...


    Cherry Mice

    2 reviews

    Say cheese! Our sweet little mice are so cute, you'll want to take a picture. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Aunt Ruth’s Famous Butterscotch Cheesecake

    21 reviews

    Aunt Ruth was our nanny when I was little and made this cheesecake often. Since it had to chill overnight, it...


    Pork Tenderloin with Cran-Apple Sauerkraut

    1 review

    I love all the ingredients in this recipe because together they're perfect for Oktoberfest, a fun festival during my favorite...


    Nana’s Rocky Road Fudge

    12 reviews

    We make rocky road-style fudge every Christmas, but why wait until the holidays for a recipe this good? —Ashley Berry,...


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    Layered Turtle Cheesecake

    134 reviews

    After receiving a request for a special turtle cheesecake and not finding a good recipe, I created my own. Everyone...


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    Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

    115 reviews

    I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with...


    Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider

    6 reviews

    Spiced with cinnamon sticks, allspice and caramel, this warm-you-up sipper will chase away winter's chill. Serve brimming mugs alongside a...

    Pumpkin Cake

    3 reviews

    This pumpkin cake is packed with a warm, seasonal taste from ground cinnamon and pumpkin, bits of crunchy pecans and...


    Pork Tenderloin with Cranberry-Orange Relish

    2 reviews

    I like how grilled pork and fruit bring out the best in each other. If you have leftover relish, break...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Burgers

    3 reviews

    It's fun to "carve" cheesy faces on these nicely seasoned burgers I served at my Halloween theme party. Hungry trick-or-treaters...


    Easy Grilled Squash

    10 reviews

    This is grilled butternut squash recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook with fresh produce. I usually make...


    8 Incredible Pumpkin Carving Tips We Learned From the Pros

    Prepare to wow neighbors and passers-by with these incredibly helpful pumpkins-carving shortcuts from the pros.


    21 Recipes Inspired by Scary Movies

    Scary movies are always easier with something to munch on. We paired up some of our favorite spooky flicks with...

    Fun Halloween Food

    These super simple spook-tacular Halloween snack ideas will be fun for all your party guests.


    16 Spook-tacular Halloween Decorations from Target That We Couldn’t Resist

    Find the perfect balance of creepy and cute with Target Halloween decorations. This is what's in our cart for 2022!


    If You See a Teal Pumpkin on Halloween, This Is What It Means

    Here's everything you need to know about these blue-hued pumpkins!