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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    Truffle-Filled Cupcakes

    All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use...


    Vanilla Citrus Cider

    My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think...


    Pumpkin Toffee Trifle

    I wanted to use pumpkin for a quick party dessert. This twist on a cream cheese pie tastes divine when...


    Gourd-geous Halloween Nachos

    My family loves nachos so much that I sometimes serve them for lunch. To get in the Halloween spirit, I...


    Ghost Shortbread Cookies

    Pac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and...


    Tombstone Treats

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


    Boo-rito Bites

    Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family...


    Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

    My grandfather loves these pumpkin-flavored treats. They remind him of a cookie his mother made. They’re fun to eat no...

    Scary Hairy Caramel Apples

    This is a cute and tasty version of a caramel apple. It's perfect for a Halloween party. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby...


    Pizza for Dessert

    At first glance, people might think this colorful "pizza" is a savory snack. But truth comes in the tasting! Kids...


    Bat Wing Soup

    This spooky tomato soup gets extra richness from a splash of cream. It's laced with garlic (to keep those vampires...


    Cinnamon Spiced Cider

    With my first sip of this brisk cider, I know autumn has arrived. It makes the kitchen smell so festive...


    Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Parfaits

    When my daughter’s friends come over for lunch, she treats them to her tropical parfaits made with brown rice and...


    Pumpkin Mousse

    20 reviews

    If you've had your fill of pumpkin pie, this cool and creamy pumpkin mousse is perfect for you. Its light...


    Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

    5 reviews

    Frequently requested at family get-togethers, this rich and hearty soup is ready in a flash. Cooking for a vegetarian? Swap...


    Orange-Glazed Smokies

    5 reviews

    I always get rave reviews when I bring these tasty sausages to a party. They can be whipped up in...


    Fruity Cereal Bars

    2 reviews

    With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota

    Hot Buttered Rum

    8 reviews

    I received this recipe for hot buttered rum from a friend more than 30 years ago, and I think of...


    Almond Spritz Cookies

    11 reviews

    This almond spritz cookies recipe can be left plain or decorated with colored sugar and frosting. In our house, it...


    Contest-Winning Caramel Apple Crisp

    55 reviews

    When my kids and I make apple crisp, we use all sorts of apples to boost the flavor and texture....


    Pumpkin-Spice Sugar Cookies

    2 reviews

    I've been making these quick and easy cookies for over 20 years. They're the first to go at our annual...


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    Skull Deviled Eggs

    1 review

    Thrill partygoers with Halloween deviled eggs. The mayonnaise-filled bites are one of my favorite apps, so I had fun creating...


    Carnival Caramel Apples

    32 reviews

    With four kids (one child whose birthday is November 1), we celebrate Halloween in style around our house. These caramel...

    Pumpkin Pie Dip

    85 reviews

    I came up with this rich, creamy pumpkin dip when I had a small amount of canned pumpkin left in...


    Double-Duty Layered Enchilada Casserole

    3 reviews

    Here's a heap of cozy comfort. The Taste of Home Test Kitchen took my recipe for chili without beans and...


    Slow-Cooker Apple Cider

    18 reviews

    There's no last-minute rush before the party when you simmer this slow-cooker apple cider. It has all the tantalizing flavors...


    Chunky Apple Pumpkin Bread

    27 reviews

    This moist quick bread combines both apples and pumpkin, making it a must in autumn. Every slice is chock full...


    Herbed Macaroni and Cheese

    10 reviews

    Besides being a really easy recipe to make, it tastes very good, too! This is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill macaroni...


    Stuffed Pumpkin Dinner

    5 reviews

    This recipe is a great way to use a pumpkin up after scooping out the seeds to bake. It is...