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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    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    Cute Halloween Sandwiches

    I make these for my grandchildren. You can change the cutter shape and food coloring to suit any occasion, but...


    Spiced Hot Apple Cider

    During cool-weather season, my husband and I take this soul-warming drink outside by the fire pit. Our house smells amazing...


    Halloween Brownies

    2 reviews

    Creepy, crawly and delicious? Yup, that's our spider Halloween brownies! All you'll need is your favorite box of brownie mix,...


    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...


    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...


    Apple-Cinnamon Mini Pies

    6 reviews

    I came up with the idea for my mini pie recipes while snacking on applesauce one night and thought it...


    Thyme-Baked Apple Slices

    1 review

    My children love this healthy apple side dish along with chicken fingers for lunch. It's also a wonderful alternative to...