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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    Eyeball Taco Salad

    3 reviews

    Topped with creepy peepers, this tasty taco salad is packed with beef, cheese, tomato and satisfying southwestern flavor to make...


    Apple-Raisin Bundt Cake

    6 reviews

    With the first bite of this moist, old-fashioned dessert, you know you’re home for the holidays. It has a pleasant...


    Four Ingredient Tumbleweeds

    3 reviews

    These surprisingly easy clusters are guaranteed to delight anyone who craves salty-sweet treats. The peanut, butterscotch and potato stick flavors...


    Cherry Cider

    This nicely spiced, simmered beverage is so warming. For a special holiday accent, garnish the mugs using maraschino cherries and...


    Chocolate Chip Molasses Cookies

    4 reviews

    This recipe originally came from my grandmother but I have altered it a bit to add my favorite: chocolate chips....


    Chocolate-Dipped Orange Cookies

    10 reviews

    These tender cookies are pretty to look at—and the combination of cream cheese, orange, chocolate and almonds makes them almost...


    Caramel Apple Salad

    3 reviews

    Kids of all ages will love the caramel apple taste of this easy-to-prepare dish. "This salad could arguably be used...


    Chocolate Peanut Squares

    22 reviews

    If you're a fan of peanut butter cups, you'll enjoy these two-layer treats. A slightly crunchy graham cracker and peanut...

    Orange Bundt Cake

    65 reviews

    This pretty cake comes together quickly with a boxed mix. Fat-free mayonnaise replaces the heavy oils, and the citrus glaze...


    Buffet Meatballs

    31 reviews

    I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance...


    Orange Party Punch

    5 reviews

    'This citrus punch was served at every birthday party I had when I was growing up," says Brenda Rupert from...


    Cherry Peanut Butter Balls

    8 reviews

    Years ago, I saved this festive recipe and made it only at Christmastime. But my grandkids loved the sweet combination...


    Bewitching Ice Cream Cones

    Both young and old members of my family request these frozen treats every Halloween. It's been a fun tradition around...


    Ghostly Cupcake Cones

    Top peanut buttery cupcakes with your favorite frosting and spirited faces to make these frightfully ghostly treats. They’ll vanish into...


    Brownie Haunted House

    2 reviews

    You don’t have to worry about getting this spooky showstopper to stand upright. These fudgy brownies are the perfect canvas...


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    Best Ever Mac & Cheese

    10 reviews

    To make this amazing mac, I make a sauce loaded with three different cheeses to toss with the noodles. When...


    Zippy Chicken and Corn Chowder

    9 reviews

    Gently spiced corn chowder is always a good option for kids, but feel free to rev up yours with hot...

    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...


    Hearty Slow-Cooker Chili

    2 reviews

    When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the...


    Cinnamon Bun Cookies

    4 reviews

    I love cinnamon rolls, but working with yeast can be scary. These cookies give you the taste of a cinnamon...


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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...


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    Jack-o’-Lantern Cake

    4 reviews

    I pieced two fluted tube pan cakes together to make this gap-toothed grinner that will make the best-ever centerpiece at...


    Frankenguac

    3 reviews

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

    Easy Mini Caramel Apple Cheesecakes

    8 reviews

    Cheesecake is the ultimate comfort food, but a big slice can be too rich. These bite-sized cheesecakes topped with apples...


    Ultimate Oreo Caramel Apples

    My kids like to give Halloween goodies to the neighborhood trick-or-treaters. These cookie-caramel apples were door prizes for a few...


    Brownie Batter Dip

    13 reviews

    I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes...


    Brainy Cake

    2 reviews

    My Godson and I made this cake after fun day at the science museum. We've made it several times now,...


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    Mummy-Wrapped Brie

    5 reviews

    You can assemble our baked Brie appetizer in advance and bake it right before the party. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon


    Mummy Brownies

    3 reviews

    The grave couldn't hold these mummified treats for long! Watch these fudgy brownies pull a disappearing act at your Halloween...