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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    Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots

    1 review

    These spiced, spiked gelatin squares are sure to get the party started at fall get-togethers. If you’re going for the...


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    Scary-Good Vintage Halloween Party Treats

    Serve up some vintage Halloween party treats—not tricks—at your spook-tacular bash!


    Boo! A Spooktacular Halloween Dinner Party Menu

    Your monster mash is going to be the best one on the block with this collection of spooky, fun, creepy...


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    26 Cute (and Creepy!) Halloween Appetizers

    Your party needs spirited Halloween appetizers and snacks! Here’s what to serve your ghouls for an evening full of frights.


    How to Make Candy Apples

    Welcome fall with a simple, classic treat: candy apples.


    57 Make-Ahead Halloween Party Recipes

    These make-ahead Halloween party recipes will make getting ready for your spooky shindig a breeze. Think deviled eggs, pumpkin dip,...


    The Best 5-Ingredient Halloween Recipes

    Get into the spooky spirit with these easy Halloween recipes. From caramel apples to candied popcorn, you can whip up...


    30 of the Cutest (and Easiest) Halloween Cookies Ever

    Be the house to beat this season when you surprise trick and treaters with the most adorable Halloween cookies ever....

    Witches’ Fingers

    You don't need a cauldron to conjure these frightening fingers. They're a sweet-and-salty treat that's spookily easy to make. —Beth...


    66 Pumpkin Recipes for Halloween

    You might be too old for trick or treating, but not too old to create a festive looking dinner at...


    Creamy Butternut Squash Casserole

    11 reviews

    When Mom didn't couldn’t get sweet potatoes in Zimbabwe, she substituted this creamy casserole, adding sweetness and spice to butternut...


    Savory Stuffed Pumpkin

    8 reviews

    "As soon as pumpkins are available in October, I stock up on them for making this special dish," pens Patricia...


    Thing

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


    Honey Caramels

    1 review

    I love whipping up a batch of homemade honey-sweetened caramels for my family and friends. Sometimes I replace the walnuts...


    Spider Nest Candies

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


    Marzipan Harvest Table Topper

    YOUR HARVEST will be happy indeed when you reap this sweet centerpiece. To create the topper, CT home economists first...


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    Apple Cider Doughnuts

    29 reviews

    Apple doughnuts remind me of family trips to South Dakota. We’d stop at Wall Drug for a dozen or so...

    Mousse-Filled Witches’ Hats

    4 reviews

    These cute chocolate-covered treats will magically disappear at your house. Prepare these sugar cones filled with a creamy homemade mousse...


    Harvest Snack Mix

    14 reviews

    Candy corn makes this natural snack for fall gatherings. The sweet and salty flavors are irresistible. —Marlene Harguth, Maynard, Minnesota


    Hosts of Ghosts

    5 reviews

    This is a simple four-ingredient recipe that can create a wide variety of ghosts, each with a different personality! The...


    Pesto-Pepper Cheese Spread

    1 review

    I get tons of recipe requests whenever I bring this zippy spread to a party. Use convenient store-bought pesto or...


    Dirt Balls

    Dill and garlic go well with the tang of feta in this cheese ball...in fact, I think it tastes like...


    Swamp Juice a la Slime

    1 review

    The green goo oozing down the sides of the eerie wine glasses make this fruity beverage perfect for any Halloween...

    Cauliflower with Roasted Almond & Pepper Dip

    This tasty vegetable side dish can set a chilling scene on Halloween if you style it to look like a...


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    Double-Layer Pumpkin Pie

    3 reviews

    This no-bake pumpkin pie includes a delicious cream cheese layer. It's a terrific make-ahead dessert because it needs to refrigerate...


    Cream Cheese Pumpkin Muffins

    10 reviews

    I first made this recipe back in 1987 and have since made it many times over the years because it's...


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    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    86 reviews

    I'm one of the cooking project leaders for my daughter's 4-H club, where these soft, delicious cookies were a huge...


    Chocolate Marshmallow Peanut Butter Squares

    3 reviews

    I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty bars that burst with peanut butter flavor, marshmallows and...


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    Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

    14 reviews

    To add delicious flavor to your pumpkin pie recipe, try this pumpkin spice. This pumpkin pie spice blend can...