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

    1 review

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


    Chili Snack Mix

    5 reviews

    Barb Gustison of Quincy, Illinois writes, “I remember my mother making chili mix in place of cookies for bake sales....


    Monster Caramel Apples

    8 reviews

    Our Test Kitchen used Karen Ann Bland's delicious recipe for caramel apples and added fun ingredients to make these special...


    Worms for Brains

    3 reviews

    "This is a quick and easy Halloween dish my family has come to expect each year," says Julianna Tazzia from...


    Tombstone Treats

    My brother loves Rice Krispies squares, and my mom loves sugar cookies. I came up with a cute treat they'd...


    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...


    Golden Orange Cupcakes

    7 reviews

    Citrus lovers will vow they've gone to cupcake heaven when they sample this recipe. To up the sunny flavor, add...


    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...

    Makeover Moist Carrot Cake

    3 reviews

    One sweet bite of this heavenly carrot cake and you'll be on cloud nine. Not only is the cake moist...


    Best Carrot Cake

    8 reviews

    After a bite of this, you'll be on cloud nine. I love to bake this moist carrot cake recipe for...


    Caramel Apple Trifle

    20 reviews

    Trifles are terrific desserts because they're made in advance and feed a crowd. This caramel-apple version appeals to kids of...


    Gingersnap-Pumpkin Dessert

    9 reviews

    I've never quite gotten the hang of making a good pie crust. So I came up with this recipe, featuring...


    Homemade Pumpkin Ice Cream

    9 reviews

    Folks who favor the flavor of pumpkin really need to try this spiced pumpkin ice cream recipe. But be prepared...


    Chocolate Peanut Butter Frosting

    12 reviews

    Chocolate and peanut butter are such an enjoyable combination. This delicious chocolate peanut butter frosting makes a satisfying topping to...

    Florida Pie

    6 reviews

    She may live in chilly Roscoe, Illinois, but Muriel Boyd puts winter in its place with this light and lovely,...


    Spooky Gelatin Bubble Cupcakes

    It's so much fun to make these and decorate with them! Bubbles can be made weeks ahead. Turn them into...


    Trick-or-Treat Turnovers

    4 reviews

    How cute! Marge Free of Brandon, Mississippi carved these clever pumpkin pastries to feed her hungry bunch at Halloween. The...


    Hot Cider

    5 reviews

    I dress up apple cider using lemonade, orange juice, honey and spices for a new version of the classic fall...


    Gingered Pumpkin Bisque

    11 reviews

    Every spoonful of this pretty pumpkin soup hints of autumn. Serve it as the first course at your special, sit-down...


    Slow-Cooked Applesauce

    4 reviews

    My sweet and chunky applesauce is a perfect snack or side dish with your favorite entree. Because it's prepared in...