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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    Spider Nest Candies

    These creepy crawlies are much sweeter than they are scary. Kids love to help make the simple treats. —Taste of...


    “Boo” Berry Ghosts

    Ghoulish treats cause quite a fright, but these strawberry cakes are so yummy they won't haunt you for long! —Taste...


    Cherry Mice

    2 reviews

    Say cheese! Our sweet little mice are so cute, you'll want to take a picture. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen


    Champagne Blood Shots

    There's no reason the adults can't get in on Halloween fun, too! You can make the simple syrup and chill...


    Black Forest Sandwich Cookies

    1 review

    Speed up prep time for these sandwich cookies by using chocolate wafers from the cookie aisle. You can even make...


    Caramel Lollipops

    These pops offer a fun and unique way to enjoy the sweet, toasty flavor of homemade caramel. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee,...


    Kid-Size Ghost Pizzas

    1 review

    These individual pizzas are super cute and made with simple ingredients. Now that's what I call party food! —Polly Coumos,...


    Choco Owls

    You'll have a blast making Choco Owls to add to a Halloween treat platter. —Taste Recipes Food Styling Team

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bars

    8 reviews

    We pack our pumpkin chocolate chip bars with the aromas and flavors that make fall so comforting and delicious. And...


    Cheesecake with Caramel Apple Topping

    Years ago, I decided to dress up my basic cheesecake by adding a topping of caramel apple slices. The rich,...


    Harvest Salad with Lime-Curry Dressing

    1 review

    A friend gave me this salad recipe to help me impress my new husband who loves citrus. We serve the...


    Frosted Pistachio Bars

    1 review

    Bar cookies are the best-so fast and easy. Go as spooky as you dare when decorating this pan for Halloween....


    Salted Caramel & Dark Chocolate Figs

    Here’s a special appetizer that won’t last long! Fruit, caramel and rich dark chocolate add a sweet touch to this...


    Honey Caramels

    1 review

    I love whipping up a batch of homemade honey-sweetened caramels for my family and friends. Sometimes I replace the walnuts...


    Fun Caramel Apples

    4 reviews

    Charming designs and gooey candy make these caramel apples irresistible. Use apples at room temperature because caramel tends to slip...


    Blood Orange Punch

    This tangy punch is festive, refreshing and easy to prepare. Instead of plain ice cubes, I add frozen orange juice...


    Glazed Maple Shortbread Cookies

    13 reviews

    Whenever I visit friends in Lutsen, Minnesota, I make sure to buy maple syrup there because I think it's even...

    Goblin Bites

    Use vegetable scraps to create ghoulish monster faces on each wonton dip cup. Cut leftover wontons into fun Halloween shapes...


    Gingerbread Skeletons

    1 review

    Any small gingerbread boy cookie cutter can take on new "life" with these classic cookies. Give him some cat friends,...


    Caramel Apple Float

    2 reviews

    Who doesn't love the flavors of caramel, apples, and vanilla ice cream together? If I'm feeling fancy, I drizzle caramel...


    Spiced Chocolate Truffles

    I make truffles for family events and gift-giving. Someone once asked me to add pumpkin spice, and now my recipe...


    S’mores-Dipped Apples

    6 reviews

    For me, the taste of marshmallow, graham cracker and apple just can't be beat. Others must think the same thing....


    Halloween Candy Bark

    4 reviews

    My kids and I wanted to make a treat using the beautiful colors of fall and some candy that's special...

    Chocolate Candy Corn Cupcakes

    1 review

    My oldest son asks me to make these cupcakes every year for his class Halloween party. I always get compliments...


    Slow Cooker Caramel Apple Cider

    6 reviews

    Spiced with cinnamon sticks, allspice and caramel, this warm-you-up sipper will chase away winter's chill. Serve brimming mugs alongside a...


    Fall Sugar Cookies

    4 reviews

    Rich buttery cookies like these never last long at a party or potluck. I got this recipe from a friend...


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    Caramel Apples

    14 reviews

    Our caramel apples recipe is an out-of-this-world classic and includes how to make homemade caramel.


    Orange Pineapple Punch

    1 review

    Conni Brueggeman of Sparta, Wisconsin shares a concoction that's a quick to fix as it is to refresh. To mix...


    Marzipan Harvest Table Topper

    YOUR HARVEST will be happy indeed when you reap this sweet centerpiece. To create the topper, CT home economists first...