Halloween Recipes

These rich buttery cutout cookies are pretty enough to star on any holiday buffet. They taste as good as they...

As charming as it is delicious, this pumpkin cheese ball is a perfect autumnal treat for a Halloween party or...

"Turn your kitchen into a 'web site' by preparing a batch of these creepy candy spiders," chuckles field editor Sandi...

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

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

I must have over 100 different cookie cutters and have had fun putting them to use with this recipe over...

Even cooks who normally shy away from cut out cookies can make these with confidence. The dough is so easy...

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

Made with only four ingredients, orange punch is just what every family-friendly party needs. Topped with sherbet, it has a...

Buttery, smooth and full of pecans, this sauce is just sensational over ice cream. It's hard to beat this homemade...

Here is a simple snack mix I created on the spur of the moment. It's easy to toss together for...

This colorful and crunchy concoction with a sweet-spicy coating is great for parties or just snacking, says field editor Virginia...

These are a cinch to bake—and even more fun to decorate! Save the decorating fun for a party activity, and...

Our family of chocolate lovers gets triply excited when these cookies come out of the oven. They have the texture...

This four-ingredient caramel dip is so simple and yummy. People always want to know how long I slaved over the...

The men in the family often request this chiffon cake for their birthdays. The glaze is irresistible.

After trying this tasty side dish, I think you’ll agree that it is holiday-special. Sweet peaches and crunchy cashews really...

These easy-to-make tumbleweed dessert clusters are a perfect blend of salty and sweet. They're great for after-school snacks, birthday parties...

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

Create this delicious powdered sugar glaze to fulfill your nostalgic childhood memories. Pipe it on cookies, drizzle it on scones...

A hot beverage like this is savored here when chilly weather returns after summer. The clove-studded orange slices are so...

When we moved from the Midwest to Kentucky, we were invited to a neighborhood gathering, where this appetizer was served....

Pumpkin and ghost cookie cutters make it a snap to shape these cute little cakes. A simple icing gives the...

A perfect buffet appetizer, these zesty links also make a great main course. I've prepared them so often that I...

Add this warming soup to your next "boo-fest" and your guests are sure to enjoy it! —Dorrene Butterfield, Chadron, Nebraska

A light mint dressing nicely coats assorted fruity "eyeballs" in this recipe from our Test Kitchen. Just watch this salad...

Easy-to-make bars from Margery Richmond in Fort Collins, Colorado are perfect family reunion fare! They hold up in hot weather,...

These roll-ups from our Test Kitchen are sliced thick, then stacked slightly askew to resemble a backbone. Feel free to...

Scoop out hearty helpings of meat, rice and cooked pumpkin in this fun fall entree.