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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    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Anise Pumpkin Bread

    7 reviews

    We live in a rural area of Long Island where there's plenty of fresh air and friendly country folks. This...

    Almond Pear Torte

    Yum! This recipe combines cheesecake, pears and nutmeg for a scrumptious holiday dessert. I sprinkle slivered almonds on top. —Trisha...


    Ultimate Caramel Apples

    I have such a sweet tooth that I’ve been known to make a dessert just to satisfy my craving. One...


    Apple-Sweet Potato Bake

    1 review

    Apples and sweet potatoes are perfect partners in this slightly sweet casserole from our home economists. Every bite tastes like...


    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...


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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...


    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.


    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!


    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!