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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    Cheese & Pumpkin-Filled Manicotti

    17 reviews

    Our family adores autumn and anything to do with pumpkins! This warm, comforting recipe is so easy to put together...


    Roasted Pumpkin Nachos

    3 reviews

    I had previously made this dish with black beans and corn off the cob in the summer. Wanting to try...


    Pumpkin Pie-Spiced Granola

    1 review

    My husband says this granola with pumpkin and spices tastes like a bite of real pumpkin pie, and it’s a...


    Spice Cake Bars with Salted Caramel Icing

    13 reviews

    As a busy mom, I was always looking for baking shortcuts. When I found these bars, I knew I'd hit...


    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...


    Trick-or-Treat Pizza

    2 reviews

    Don’t let your leftover Halloween loot go to waste. Pile your favorite candies onto a monster-size cookie. — Kendra Bowen,...


    Witches’ Brew

    1 review

    Stir up some Halloween beverages that are as bewitching as the rest of your menu. Omit the vodka for a...


    Jack Skellington Pops

    Cake mix makes quick work of these cake pops decorated to look like Jack the Pumpkin King from The Nightmare...

    Bones & Blood

    3 reviews

    Like a zombie, you'll be desperate for more of these bone-shaped cookies and dip. Fight nicely over them—no biting! —Taste...


    Thing

    Every host needs an extra hand to put on a good party. Our tribute to the Addams Family character guarantees...


    Black & White Spider Cookies

    10 reviews

    Those eight-legged creatures aren't so creepy when you turn them into cookies. Make these treats any time of year—just skip...


    Butternut Squash Butter

    Looking for a tasty way to use up those pumpkins and have a wonderful gift during the holidays? My pumpkin...


    Carrot Soup with Orange & Tarragon

    1 review

    A pretty orange color, a delicious hint of citrus and a garden-fresh flavor make this soup a requested dish at...


    Brainy Cake

    2 reviews

    My Godson and I made this cake after fun day at the science museum. We've made it several times now,...


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    Mummy-Wrapped Brie

    5 reviews

    You can assemble our baked Brie appetizer in advance and bake it right before the party. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon


    Mummy Brownies

    3 reviews

    The grave couldn't hold these mummified treats for long! Watch these fudgy brownies pull a disappearing act at your Halloween...


    Creepy Candied Corn

    I couldn't stop eating this popcorn when I first tried it at a friend's party. My generous pal offered the...

    Martian Marshmallows

    Wrap leftovers in cellophane and hand them out as favors-if they haven't all disappeared by the end of the party.—Teri...


    Mini Pretzel Pumpkins

    2 reviews

    Folks are sure to share some tricks in order to get some of these pleasing pumpkin-shaped treats. —Taste Recipes...


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    Spooky Pretzel Bones

    I hosted a party one Halloween and wanted to make pretzels to go with my beer cheese dip. Considering the...


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    Easy White Chicken Chili

    24 reviews

    Easy white chicken chili comes together with hearty beans, ground chicken and a creamy broth. Dried herbs and chopped green...


    Parmesan Crisp Baked Apples

    1 review

    A dear friend and I wanted to make an easy apple crisp. We made a Parmesan filling, stuffed the apples...


    Ultimate Oreo Caramel Apples

    My kids like to give Halloween goodies to the neighborhood trick-or-treaters. These cookie-caramel apples were door prizes for a few...

    Spiced Apple Cheesecake

    4 reviews

    When you live in apple country, you get the privilege of selecting the apples and recipes you want for year-round...


    Pumpkin Pie Smoothies

    1 review

    My pie-flavored smoothie is loaded with fruit. The spices make it all come together. —Karen Sikora, Dayton, Nevada


    Hot Apple Pie Drink

    A perfect holiday drink for adults, these are simple and fun to make.—Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin


    Autumn Leaves Cupcakes

    10 reviews

    Miniature leaf-shaped cookie cutters make it easy to create this autumn leaves scene atop any one of your favorite cupcake...


    Frankenstein Cupcakes

    13 reviews

    For your Halloween party, these cupcakes are sure to impress all of your guests. They will disappear as soon as...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Carve out a little time to decorate these Halloween pumpkins with Jack-'o-lantern faces. They're a fun treat to make and...