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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    Ultimate Candy Bar Cookies

    7 reviews

    I created these after Halloween, when I had way too much candy left over. You can make them with any...


    Autumn Leaf Cutouts

    3 reviews

    Turn classic cookies into a platter of autumn leaves. Make them in solid colors, or combine pieces of tinted dough...


    Spooky Gelatin Bubble Cupcakes

    It's so much fun to make these and decorate with them! Bubbles can be made weeks ahead. Turn them into...


    Ghostly Cupcake Cones

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


    Brownie Haunted House

    2 reviews

    You don’t have to worry about getting this spooky showstopper to stand upright. These fudgy brownies are the perfect canvas...


    Zippy Chicken and Corn Chowder

    9 reviews

    Gently spiced corn chowder is always a good option for kids, but feel free to rev up yours with hot...


    Hearty Slow-Cooker Chili

    2 reviews

    When it’s time to build my zesty chili, I combine everything the night before. In the morning, I load the...


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    Owl Cookies

    5 reviews

    I came up with these cookies as a treat for my kids’ class parties. Not only do they look cute,...

    Pumpkin Stew

    34 reviews

    This special stew is the meal our two kids look forward to each fall because we only get to enjoy...


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    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    86 reviews

    It is hard to resist cookies, let alone pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made with oats and cinnamon. No surprise here...


    Apple Walnut Cake

    15 reviews

    There are fancy cakes that are light and fluffy, but when fall comes around you can’t get much better than...


    Marbled Orange Fudge

    24 reviews

    This decadent treat doesn't last long at our house. The Creamsicle flavor of this soft fudge brings on the smiles....


    Monster Munchies

    Magically transform squash or pumpkin seeds into a spellbinding snack with ranch salad dressing mix. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen


    Boo Beverage

    3 reviews

    Silly spooks formed with whipped topping garnish glasses of this smooth drink made with sherbet, orange juice and bananas. —Taste...


    Caramel Apple Dip

    48 reviews

    This sweet and creamy take on caramel dip for apples is easy to make and has the benefit of being...


    Creamy Center Cupcakes

    4 reviews

    My mother made these cupcakes from scratch when I was growing up, but I simplified the recipe with a cake...


    Brownie Batter Dip

    13 reviews

    Our brownie batter dip gives you all the flavor and none of the bake time of true brownies. It's perfect...

    Autumn Pumpkin Chili

    32 reviews

    We have this turkey pumpkin chili often because everyone loves it, even the most finicky grandchildren. It’s a definite keeper...


    Butternut Goulash

    5 reviews

    We make this treasured family goulash recipe using squash from our own backyard. The chili powder and cayenne really warm...


    Ranch Snack Mix

    34 reviews

    This is a wonderful fast-to-fix munchie. The recipe makes tons and doesn't involve any cooking. It's a cinch to package...


    Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks

    14 reviews

    These chocolate haystack cookies are classic and couldn't be simpler to make. They're delightfully crunchy and made with just three...


    Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies

    11 reviews

    Tender and delicate, these intricately shaped cream cheese spritz cookies are as eye-catching as they are delicious. They're a perfect...


    Caramel Havarti

    1 review

    Havarti is a wonderful dessert cheese. This elegant yet simple recipe—with pecans, caramel topping and tart apples—makes it even better....

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    Caramel Snickerdoodle Bars

    29 reviews

    What did I do when I couldn’t decide between two of my favorite desserts? I combined them! This snickerdoodle-blondie hybrid...


    Jack-o’-Lantern Pie

    2 reviews

    Pumpkin pie does not have to be difficult to make. This recipe has wonderful maple flavor and is sure to...


    Frosted Sugar Cookies

    10 reviews

    Homemade frosted sugar cookies are like a cozy hug in a handheld bite!


    Caramel Thumbprint Cookies

    28 reviews

    If you want a thick, chewy cookie that's loaded with chocolate flavor and smooth caramel, these caramel thumbprint cookies are...


    Drizzled Butternut Bread

    1 review

    My two young children love this buttercup yellow bread. Squash makes it moist and goes so well with the cinnamon....


    Autumn Torte Rustica

    23 reviews

    The wonderful flavor and lovely look of this cheese and vegetable pie is worth the bit of extra effort it...