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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    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...


    Pesto-Pepper Cheese Spread

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


    Hosts of Ghosts

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


    Dirt Balls

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


    Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts

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


    Gingerbread Pumpkin Trifle

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    I like to spice up our Thanksgiving dinner with this special dessert featuring two popular holiday flavors. A delicious alternative...


    Roasted Herbed Squash with Goat Cheese

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    Cooking is a hobby I'm so happy to share with my toddler. She (and all our Christmas Eve party guests)...


    Toffee Crunch Pretzels

    The sweet and salty combination of these lightly coated pretzels makes them hard to resist. Get ready to double the...


    Pumpkin Pinwheels

    Cream cheese, mozzarella and roasted red peppers make these pumpkin-shaped pinwheels devilishly delicious. They were a hit at my last...

    Candy Corn Ice Cream Sandwiches

    Get a head start on these sandwich cookies by shaping and chilling the homemade dough ahead of time. When you're...


    Witch-in-the-Moonlight Cheesecake

    Make this ominous cheesecake the highlight of your Halloween buffet. Guests will love what is hidden inside: a fudgy filling....


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    Colorful Candied Apples

    The glossy coating in this candy apple recipe is hard, so it's best to lick them like a lollipops or...


    Apple-Almond Bake

    When my children were young, they loved this apple dessert—and they still do 45 years later! I like it served...


    Cinnamon Caramel Apples

    We used cinnamon and chocolate to give a fun and tasty twist to traditional caramel apples. Rolled in nuts, coconut...


    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...

    Halloween Chocolate Spiders

    "Turn your kitchen into a 'web site' by preparing a batch of these creepy candy spiders," chuckles field editor Sandi...


    Ghosts in the Graveyard Cake

    This spooky cake is easy to make and fun to decorate. To save time, bake and freeze the brownies weeks...


    Crescent Roll Witch Hats

    It doesn’t take magic to transform these crescent rolls into charming witch hats—just a few minutes and a couple of...


    Old-Fashioned Popcorn Balls

    Popcorn always make a crowd-pleasing snack...but you can make it into a chewy, sweet delight with this classic recipe.—American Pop...


    Orange Pineapple Smoothies

    Apricot nectar is the secret ingredient in these delightfully light smoothies. Find it in small cans in your store’s juice...


    Alien Popcorn Heads

    These aliens will be a hit at your next Halloween bash or for a kid's birthday theme party. They're a...