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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    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...


    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...

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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...


    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...


    Creepy Candied Corn

    I couldn't stop eating this popcorn when I first tried it at a friend's party. My generous pal offered the...

    Martian Marshmallows

    Wrap leftovers in cellophane and hand them out as favors-if they haven't all disappeared by the end of the party.—Teri...


    Mini Pretzel Pumpkins

    2 reviews

    Folks are sure to share some tricks in order to get some of these pleasing pumpkin-shaped treats. —Taste of Home...


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    Spooky Pretzel Bones

    I hosted a party one Halloween and wanted to make pretzels to go with my beer cheese dip. Considering the...


    Easy White Chicken Chili

    23 reviews

    Chili is one of our best cold-weather strategies. We use chicken and white beans for a twist on the regular...


    Parmesan Crisp Baked Apples

    1 review

    A dear friend and I wanted to make an easy apple crisp. We made a Parmesan filling, stuffed the apples...


    Pumpkin Ice Cream

    3 reviews

    This recipe really captures the flavor of fall. It's good with or without the gingersnaps.

    Golden Apple Pie

    24 reviews

    Pies are the dessert I like best to prepare. This one's the favorite for family get-togethers, and it has been...


    Halloween Pizza

    1 review

    "I like to perk up Halloween -- or any occasion -- by having the grandkids make these special pizzas," relates...


    Taffy Apple Dip

    11 reviews

    Taffy Apple Dip quickly completes the meal. "My mother-in-law gave me this recipe," notes Sue Gronholz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin....


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    Pumpkin Spice Cake

    18 reviews

    We sometimes call this pumpkin spice cake "Thanksgiving Cake" because it's a tasty alternative to pie, but we don't relegate...


    Refreshing Orange Ice

    15 reviews

    This sherbet has been part of my family's Thanksgiving tradition for three generations. We eat it along with the rest...


    Pumpkin Chili

    44 reviews

    This unique chili freezes well…but it still doesn't last around our farmhouse very long, especially when my five children and...