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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    Glazed Butter Cookies

    4 reviews

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


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    Pumpkin Cheese Ball

    4 reviews

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


    Halloween Chocolate Spiders

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


    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...


    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...


    Sugar Cookie Cutouts

    5 reviews

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


    Vanilla Butter Rollouts

    13 reviews

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


    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...

    Orange Punch

    5 reviews

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


    Butter Pecan Sauce

    2 reviews

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


    Halloween Snack Mix

    6 reviews

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


    Apple-Cinnamon Snack Mix

    2 reviews

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


    Out-Of-This-World Cupcakes

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


    Triple-Chocolate Brownie Cookies

    11 reviews

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


    Quick Caramel Apple Dip

    11 reviews

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


    Walnut-Maple Chiffon Cake

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


    Cashew-Peach Sweet Potatoes

    5 reviews

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

    Tumbleweed Dessert

    3 reviews

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


    Chunky Apple Pumpkin Bread

    27 reviews

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


    Powdered Sugar Glaze

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


    Hot Apple Pineapple Cider

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


    Hearty Rye Melts

    2 reviews

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


    Halloween Mini-Cakes

    2 reviews

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

    Sweet-and-Sour Sausages

    4 reviews

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


    Halloween Acorn Squash Soup

    4 reviews

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


    Fruity Eyeball Salad

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


    Butterscotch Peanut Bars

    7 reviews

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


    Backbone Roll-Ups

    3 reviews

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


    Dinner in a Pumpkin

    4 reviews

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