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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    Mini S’mores

    13 reviews

    Want to sink your teeth into s’mores all year long? Here’s the answer! Just combine marshmallow creme, chocolate and graham...


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    Spicy Pumpkin Seeds

    5 reviews

    We look forward to fall in anticipation of making these spicy pumpkin seeds. I often put some in a decorated...


    Apple Brickle Dip

    47 reviews

    I first tasted this quick and easy cream cheese apple dip at a friend's Christmas party. I kept going back...


    Spiced Cider

    5 reviews

    I first concocted this beverage years ago for my son on a chilly New England day. He’s grown now, but...


    Cracker Snack Mix

    11 reviews

    Family and friends will munch this fun mix of crackers, nuts and ranch dressing by the handfuls! "Everyone is sure...


    Chocolaty S’mores Bars

    33 reviews

    One night my husband had some friends over to play poker and he requested these s'mores bars. They polished off...


    South Dakota Frito Treats

    18 reviews

    Yep, they’re made with corn chips, but don’t let that fool you. These salty sweets were a staple after meetings...


    Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

    93 reviews

    My family loves this peanut butter cookie bars recipe—oatmeal, brownie bars, peanuts—it's made from all our favorite things! Oatmeal, peanut...

    Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie

    27 reviews

    This creamy pumpkin pie is a little bit traditional and a little bit modern. But everyone will agree that it's...


    Spicy Peanuts

    2 reviews

    Liven up plain peanuts with a sweet-and-spicy blend of flavors from sugar, cumin and cayenne pepper. You'll want to double...or...


    Pumpkin Spice Pound Cake

    8 reviews

    I enjoy baking from scratch and sharing my treats with others. This recipe for nicely spiced pumpkin pound cakes one...


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    Peanut Butter Chocolate Poke Cake

    11 reviews

    When my family is planning a get-together, I can count on three or four people to ask if I'm bringing...


    Brown Sugar Cutout Cookies

    2 reviews

    Our neighbor made these for me when I was little, and now I make them for my kids, my grandkids...


    Easy Grilled Squash

    10 reviews

    This is grilled butternut squash recipe is one of my favorite ways to cook with fresh produce. I usually make...


    Mom’s Best Pumpkin Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    Swirls of pumpkin don't just turn this fall cheesecake into a showstopper—they also make it even more delicious! —Jami Geittmann,...


    Roasted Pumpkin Nachos

    3 reviews

    I had previously made this dish with black beans and corn off the cob in the summer. Wanting to try...


    Caramel-Apple Skillet Buckle

    7 reviews

    My grandma used to bake a version of this for me when I was a little girl. She would make...

    Autumn Apple Torte

    16 reviews

    During apple season, I always look forward to making this yummy torte. It has a cream cheese layer and apples...


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    Halloween Sugar Cookies

    6 reviews

    I've been making these Halloween sugar cookies for about 40 years—first for my children and now my grandchildren and all...


    Mini Martian Burgers

    1 review

    I’m always trying to come up with fun recipes for my grandchildren. Since these mini burgers starred at their trick-or-treat...


    Cider Cheese Fondue

    2 reviews

    Cheese lovers are sure to enjoy dipping into this creamy quick-to-fix fondue cheese dip that has just a hint of...


    Granny’s Gingerbread Cake with Caramel Sauce

    5 reviews

    The rich molasses and spice flavor of this old-time dessert is complemented with a buttery caramel sauce.—Joy Sparks, Muskegon, Michigan


    Gumdrop Cookies

    9 reviews

    These fun cookies are chock-full of chewy gumdrops. I use red and green ones at Christmas, black and orange for...

    Autumn Bisque

    3 reviews

    I like cozy comfort soups that taste creamy—without the cream. This one’s full of good stuff like rutabagas, leeks, fresh...


    Frankenguac

    3 reviews

    Play the mad scientist this year and bring a monster to life. He's frightfully fun and delicious! —Taste of Home...


    Ghoul Punch

    12 reviews

    I make this Halloween punch recipe for my son's birthday party every year. It's always a hit with the kids—they...


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    Layered Pumpkin Dessert

    10 reviews

    Pretty layers of cheesecake and pumpkin star in this prize-winning torte. Not too heavy, it's especially nice with a big...


    Pumpkin Pecan Loaves

    27 reviews

    Among all my pumpkin bread recipes, this caramel-glazed creation is the pick of the crop. Often, I'll wrap up a...


    Taffy Apple Salad

    6 reviews

    Kids especially will eat up this salad, which really does taste like a taffy apple! My whole family enjoys it,...