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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    Stained Glass Gelatin

    5 reviews

    Kids love this sweet, wiggly gelatin and whipped topping dessert. Use different flavors of gelatin to make color versions that...


    Melted Witch Puddles

    13 reviews

    In honor of the doomed wicked witch in "The Wizard of Oz," we had fun fashioning these simply delicious snacks...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Pops

    4 reviews

    As soon as they see these pumpkin pops, your little ghouls’ and goblins’ faces will light right up. —Clara Coulson...


    Sausage-Stuffed Pumpkins

    10 reviews

    Baking a meal in a pumpkin is such a fun fall idea! To serve the dish, cut the pumpkin into...


    Pizza for Dessert

    At first glance, people might think this colorful "pizza" is a savory snack. But truth comes in the tasting! Kids...


    Caramel Apple Crisp

    55 reviews

    Caramel apple crisp takes less effort than a pie and it's just as tasty with vanilla ice cream! For a...


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    Eyeball Cookies

    22 reviews

    All eyes will definitely be on these adorable cookies when they're set on any buffet table. I created them for...


    Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

    72 reviews

    These apple peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside. —Marjorie Benson,...

    Magic Potion Punch

    3 reviews

    At a Halloween party, the more creepy the food, the better! I like to tuck gummy worms into an ice...


    Creepy Spiders

    16 reviews

    Cake mix gives these chocolate sandwich cookies a head start. You can even have kids help assemble the "spiders!"—Nella Parker,...


    Harvest Snack Mix

    14 reviews

    Candy corn makes this natural snack for fall gatherings. The sweet and salty flavors are irresistible. —Marlene Harguth, Maynard, Minnesota


    Spiderweb Taco Dip with Bat Tortilla Chips

    11 reviews

    Every year, our daughter and her friends anticipate our annual Halloween party. Among the menu items is this spiderweb taco...


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    Ham ‘n’ Cheese Spiders

    6 reviews

    These creepy sandwiches are sure to scare up some fun at Halloween time! Kids really enjoy eating the spider-shaped sandwiches....


    Ghostly Hot Cocoa

    1 review

    Chocolate pudding mix is the convenient start to this clever cocoa mix. Kids of all ages get a kick out...


    Candy Cupcakes

    1 review

    Rich chocolaty cupcakes include a cream cheese surprise. Get kids in on the fun by letting them help decorate. ‐Mrs....


    Creepy-Crawly Pasta Salad

    1 review

    A sweet-and-sour dressing tops off this easy pasta salad that's actually good for you! —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen


    Breadstick Bones

    3 reviews

    Tie the ends of lightly-seasoned refrigerated breadsticks into knots to create these Breadstick Bones. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

    Mad Scientist Punch

    1 review

    Our home economists concocted this "potion" with kitchen staples such as juice concentrate, soft drink mix, soda and sherbet. It...


    Cider Doughnuts

    8 reviews

    Here on our 1,250-acre farm, we usually have a quick breakfast on the go. So I often keep a batch...


    Chocolate Spiders

    4 reviews

    These spiders will spin plenty of excitement into your festivities. For more fun, just make the pudding ahead of time,...


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    Pumpkin Pie Spice

    15 reviews

    Our warm, sweet, autumnal pumpkin pie spice is made with just four ingredients.


    Ghostly Custards

    1 review

    You'll hear shrieks of delight when these not-so-spooky pumpkin custards appear for dessert. These ghosts will be gobbled up in...


    Carrot Cake Doughnuts

    2 reviews

    For an easy doughnut recipe which everyone will love, I make these doughnuts. I love carrot cake so I wanted...

    Halloween Poke Cake

    8 reviews

    This cute cake will make your favorite trick-or-treaters smile with delight when you serve it on Halloween. The moist marble...


    Marshmallow Witches

    79 reviews

    Get ready for an assembly line, because these no-bake marshmallow witches are easy to prepare, and kids will love helping....


    Caramel Apple Cheesecake

    37 reviews

    This caramel apple cheesecake will bring back nostalgic memories of your childhood visits to the fair. This version is all...


    Striped Chocolate Popcorn

    4 reviews

    For a bake sale last year, I wanted to try something different. I’d seen chocolate popcorn in a candy shop...


    Caramel Marshmallow Treats

    51 reviews

    I created this candy by combining my husband's favorite cookie recipe and my mom's caramel dip. These sweets really appeal...


    Licorice Caramels

    3 reviews

    Fans of black licorice won't be able to stop eating these gooey caramels. I appreciate their ease of preparation. —Donna...