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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    Fingers of Fright

    As the young guests arrived, we joked about “finger food,” then offered them Fingers of Fright. Their eyes widened at...


    Halloween Caramel Apples

    A chocolate drizzle sprinkled with crushed candy makes ordinary caramel apples especially yummy—like the fancy ones in some candy shops....


    Sweet ‘n’ Tangy Carrots

    23 reviews

    With an irresistible brown sugar-mustard sauce, these simple simmered carrots bring bright flavor and color to the table. —Paula Zsiray,...


    Sweet Potato and Pear Soup

    2 reviews

    I’m a family physician who loves to try new recipes. This tasty cold-weather soup has garnered many warm compliments from...


    Witch’s Hat Soup

    4 reviews

    Get into the Halloween theme with this cute soup created by our Test Kitchen. With a mix of vegetables, beans...


    Chocolate Peanut Squares

    22 reviews

    If you're a fan of peanut butter cups, you'll enjoy these two-layer treats. A slightly crunchy graham cracker and peanut...


    Orange Bundt Cake

    65 reviews

    This pretty cake comes together quickly with a boxed mix. Fat-free mayonnaise replaces the heavy oils, and the citrus glaze...


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    Pumpkin Spice Bread

    48 reviews

    This pumpkin spice bread recipe is easy to follow and even easier to enjoy. It's a wonderful accompaniment to a...

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    Caramel-Pecan Apple Pie

    69 reviews

    You'll love the smell in your kitchen—and the smiles on everybody's faces—when you make this scrumptious caramel apple pie recipe....


    Autumn Sweet Rolls with Cider Glaze

    1 review

    I love cooking with pumpkin because it’s versatile, colorful and nutritious. Combining it with chopped apple and cider gives these...


    Pumpkin Spice Cutouts

    1 review

    Through all the years I've been baking, I’ve never come across a pumpkin cookie recipe that you can actually cut...


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    Mini Pumpkin Pies

    5 reviews

    Mini pumpkin pies are heavenly bites of goodness bursting with the cozy, warm flavors of fall. If you are in...


    Magic Pumpkin Buckle

    19 reviews

    Meet the Cook: Probably my family's favorite pumpkin dessert, this is something I've been making since our two daughters were...


    Cemetery Cake

    3 reviews

    Underneath tasty tombstones, ghosts, pumpkins, worms and soil that make this dessert a conversation piece, you'll find a delectable chocolate...


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    Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars

    76 reviews

    These apple caramel cheesecake bars are perfect for autumn desserts, although they're delicious at any time of the year. The...


    Roasted Herbed Squash with Goat Cheese

    1 review

    Cooking is a hobby I'm so happy to share with my toddler. She (and all our Christmas Eve party guests)...


    Glazed Apple-Maple Blondies

    28 reviews

    My 6-year-old son and I conjured up this recipe to use the last of the apples we picked from the...

    Peanut Caramel Corn

    2 reviews

    A sweet, crunchy, lighter alternative to traditional caramel corn, this can’t-stop-eatin’-it treat won’t stick to fingers or teeth! It’s wonderful...


    Hot Cider Punch

    1 review

    My hot fruit punch has been a family fave since 1993—hard to believe that we’ve loved it for 20 years!...


    Sweet-Tooth Popcorn

    3 reviews

    I like to be creative with this popcorn recipe and add different things to make it festive for the holidays....


    Halloween Layer Cake

    21 reviews

    There's nothing "scary" about this cake. I make it every Halloween for my husband, Mike, and our three children. —Karen...


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    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

    80 reviews

    Our recipe for pumpkin chocolate chip bread is a fall staple for any day, any time of the week.


    Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup

    4 reviews

    Creamy butternut squash and sweet potato soup is chock-full of flavor, nutrients and warming ingredients. Easy to make, using just...

    Southern Sweet Potato Pie

    38 reviews

    Southern desserts are known for being decadent and delicious, and this southern sweet potato pie recipe is no exception.


    Slow-Cooker Applesauce

    4 reviews

    Slow-cooker applesauce comes together easily, given the appliance's even heat, which transforms sliced fruit into soft homemade applesauce with little...


    Crockpot Apple Cider

    18 reviews

    With crockpot apple cider, there's no such thing as last-minute prep. When you're expecting guests, just load the slow cooker...


    Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream

    1 review

    Our pumpkin cheesecake ice cream recipe proves that cool treats are just as good on chilly days as scorching-hot ones.


    Candy Corn & Peanut Popcorn Balls

    My daughter and I enjoy baking and cooking together, and this recipe is one my daughter can help make and...


    Ghostly Cupcake Cones

    Top peanut buttery cupcakes with your favorite frosting and spirited faces to make these frightfully ghostly treats. They’ll vanish into...