Treat your coworkers to some spooky good bites thanks to these Halloween-themed recipes.
28 Treats to Bring to the Office Halloween Party
Updated on Feb. 14, 2024
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Mummy Poppers
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
32 appetizers
From the Recipe Creator:
I wrapped these spicy jalapeno poppers in puff pastry like a mummy. You can tame the heat by adjusting the amount of chipotle peppers.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 popper: 133 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
2/28
Witches’ Fingers
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
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 Tomkiw, Chief Content Officer, Taste Recipes
Nutrition Facts:
1 pretzel half: 155 calories, 7g fat (7g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 131mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
3/28
Creepy Candied Corn
Total Time
1 hour 30 min
Servings
7 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
I couldn't stop eating this popcorn when I first tried it at a friend's party. My generous pal offered the recipe, and now I often take it to gatherings. Color your corn an eerie green hue to add a spooky effect at Halloween. —Courtney Wilson, Fresno, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 151 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 125mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
4/28
Ghost Shortbread Cookies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Pac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and shape my go-to sugar cookies into the ghosts from the game. —Jamie S, Regina, Saskatchewan
5/28
Boo-rito Bites
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family loves these cute apps, especially my kids, which makes the recipe extra-special. —Rachel Ruiz, Hurlburt Fld, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 151 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 378mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
6/28
Cake Eyeballs
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Customize these cake balls to your liking with the flavors of your choice. — Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cake ball: 182 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 208mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
7/28
Witch's Caviar
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve this dip with triangle-shaped tortilla chips because they look like pointy witch hats. —Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 17 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 98mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
8/28
Mini Pretzel Pumpkins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Folks are sure to share some tricks in order to get some of these pleasing pumpkin-shaped treats. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 pumpkin: 61 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
9/28
Crazy Halloween Blondies
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I have a real sweet tooth, so Halloween is my favorite holiday. I came up with these bars for my kids, but I think I like them even more than they do! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 358 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
10/28
Halloween Party Mix
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
"This colorful snack mix has a light coating that also makes it perfect for gatherings," notes field editor Jeanette Urbom of Overland Park, Kansas.
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 562 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 702mg sodium, 92g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
11/28
Broccoli Boo Salad
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 servings
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 217 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
12/28
Pumpkin Cookie Pops
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These cookie pops are a great way to liven up a Halloween party. Kids love them! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 147 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
13/28
Halloween Poke Cake
Total Time
55 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This cute cake will make your favorite trick-or-treaters smile with delight when you serve it on Halloween. The moist marble cake features a buttery frosting and fun candy pumpkins on top. Out of pumpkin candies? Add candy corn instead. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 425 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 270mg sodium, 69g carbohydrate (52g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
14/28
Eyeball Taco Salad
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Topped with creepy peepers, this tasty taco salad is packed with beef, cheese, tomato and satisfying southwestern flavor to make everyone in your freaky family happy. —Jolene Young, Union, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 569 calories, 35g fat (13g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 962mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.
15/28
Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls
Total Time
20 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Friends and family are always happy to see these tasty peanut butter popcorn balls and I love making them! —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 popcorn ball: 281 calories, 16g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
16/28
Monster Munchies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Magically transform squash or pumpkin seeds into a spellbinding snack with ranch salad dressing mix. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 350 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein.
17/28
Halloween Sugar Cookies
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been making these Halloween sugar cookies for about 40 years—first for my children and now my grandchildren and all their friends, too. I make about 20 trays a year to give away to trick-or-treaters. —Pamela Shank, Parkersburg, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 182 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 103mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
18/28
Halloween Guacamole
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Play the mad scientist this year and bring a monster to life. He's frightfully fun and delicious! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup (calculated without chips): 88 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 41mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 1g protein.
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20/28
Witches’ Brooms
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 brooms
From the Recipe Creator:
Pair these edible mini brooms with Witches’ Brew for a spellbinding combination. The only ingredients you need here are pretzel rods and licorice. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 broom: 106 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
21/28
Brownie Spiders
Total Time
50 min
Servings
9 brownie spiders
From the Recipe Creator:
I’m absolutely petrified of real spiders. But I can make an exception for these cute ones made from chocolate. They make perfect Halloween party treats. —Ali Ebright, Kansas City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 367 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 346mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
22/28
Chocolate Candy Corn Cupcakes
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My oldest son asks me to make these cupcakes every year for his class Halloween party. I always get compliments about how tasty and cute these treats are. —Nicole Clayton, Prescott, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cupcake: 163 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 113mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
23/28
Mummy Pigs in a Blanket
Total Time
35 min
Servings
20 appetizers (about 1 cup dip)
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer with 2 teaspoons dip: 128 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
24/28
Brainy Cake
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My Godson and I made this cake after fun day at the science museum. We've made it several times now, and we get a kick out of experimenting with the frosting colors. —Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, California
25/28
Jack-o’-Lantern Empanadas
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Your trick-or-treaters will love these spooktacular pockets with silly grins. The savory filling is perfectly spiced, and the refrigerated pie crust makes prep easy.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 empanada: 137 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 174mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
26/28
Mummy Brownies
Total Time
50 min
Servings
32 brownies
From the Recipe Creator:
The grave couldn't hold these mummified treats for long! Watch these fudgy brownies pull a disappearing act at your Halloween get-together. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 brownie: 234 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 130mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
27/28
Halloween Deviled Eggs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Thrill partygoers with Halloween deviled eggs. The mayonnaise-filled bites are one of my favorite apps, so I had fun creating a spooky version. —Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed egg half: 79 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
28/28
Candy Corn Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Get a head start on these buttery cookies by shaping and chilling the homemade dough ahead of time. When you're ready, just slice and bake the tricolor treats. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 83 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 77mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
