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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    Gingerbread Cake

    5 reviews

    Indulge in the ultimate warming treat with a homemade gingerbread cake. Rich, spiced flavors are paired with a velvety caramel...


    Special Raisin Pie

    1 review

    When I first made this pie, I thought it was terrific. Then I entered it at the county fair and...


    Apricot-Almond Tartlets

    These delicate, buttery tarts melt in your mouth. With their jeweled apricot tops, they make a pretty presentation on a...


    Halloween Cat Cookies

    2 reviews

    Trick-or-treaters of all ages will gobble up these adorable cookies. The tasty treats can be served as a swift after-school...


    Chocolate Coconut Tube Cake

    7 reviews

    Tuck a sweet coconut filling into this moist chocolate tube cake. It's easy to assemble with convenience products, including a...


    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...


    Cracker Snack Mix

    11 reviews

    Family and friends will munch this fun mix of crackers, nuts and ranch dressing by the handfuls! "Everyone is sure...

    Peaches ‘n’ Cream Bars

    9 reviews

    For a new spin on peach pie, try these easy-to-love bars. The mellow fruit flavor really comes through. —Hubert Scott,...


    Frozen Pumpkin Dessert

    7 reviews

    This frozen pumpkin ice cream dessert can be prepared and frozen weeks in advance. I've found it has more mass...


    Gingersnap Dip

    2 reviews

    I serve this dip in a clean plastic pumpkin at all of our fall church gatherings. It's a nice way...


    Marshmallow Pops

    11 reviews

    Making these pops is a fun activity for a children's party because any age can participate. Customize them for holidays...


    Harvest Corn Cakes

    4 reviews

    Sweet corn takes on a whole new meaning with this recipe. The corncobs look delightfully like the real thing—except they're...


    Wormy Orange Punch

    9 reviews

    Gummy worms crawling out of the punch bowl will have your guests howling as they ladle out cups of this...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Burgers

    3 reviews

    It's fun to "carve" cheesy faces on these nicely seasoned burgers I served at my Halloween theme party. Hungry trick-or-treaters...


    Broccoli Boo Salad

    8 reviews

    There's nothing scary about the recipe for this popular salad—it's delightfully easy to put together. The mandarin oranges also look...


    Black Cat Cupcakes

    1 review

    If a black cat crosses your path, we hope it's one of these cute chocolaty creations. This time-saving recipe relies...

    Hot Spiced Cider

    6 reviews

    Next time you're entertaining, stir up a batch of this nicely spiced apple cider. The wonderful aroma will make your...


    Goblin Chewies

    1 review

    These light, crispy cookies are packed with fun ingredients perfect for Halloween. —Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri


    Zucchini Cupcakes

    248 reviews

    I asked my grandmother for this recipe after trying these irresistible spice cupcakes at her home. I love their creamy...


    Vanilla Wafers

    40 reviews

    This easy recipe for vanilla wafers creates buttery cookies that are equally chewy and crispy. Our seven-ingredient recipe yields more...


    Roasted Autumn Vegetable Soup

    17 reviews

    Roasting sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips brings out their best features. Blend them, and you have a warm, healthy soup...


    Cinnamon Apple Cider Monkey Bread

    9 reviews

    I use the cold-weather staple apple cider—plus apples and more cinnamon—to turn plain cinnamon rolls into monkey bread. My boys...

    Caramel-Apple Skillet Buckle

    7 reviews

    My grandma used to bake a version of this for me when I was a little girl. She would make...


    Brown Sugar Cutout Cookies

    2 reviews

    Our neighbor made these for me when I was little, and now I make them for my kids, my grandkids...


    Reese’s Chocolate Snack Cake

    6 reviews

    My family constantly requests this cake is constantly. I don't mind making it because it's surprisingly low-cal. And its yellow...


    Pumpkin-Swirl Cheesecake

    8 reviews

    A gorgeous, marbled pumpkin-swirl cheesecake will be the star of the show at your next fall gathering.


    “Boo”-rrific Kisses

    11 reviews

    The Taste Recipes Test Kitchen turned cute meringue cookies into these whimsical kisses, perfect for Halloween. With just 15...


    Butterfinger Cheesecake

    6 reviews

    I am a cheesecake fanatic! When I found this recipe featuring Butterfinger candy bars, I knew it was for me....