25 Frighteningly Good Halloween Recipes
So many amazingly spooky Halloween party foods, so little time. Halloween only comes once a year, when the time comes to narrow down the list of snacks for an upcoming party or just for seasonal fun, this giant roundup of creative treats definitely deserves to make the cut.
From cocktails to finger foods (literal fingers that guests can eat!), this is the only list anyone needs to throw a tasty All Hallow's Eve party that won't spook the guests.
Upside Down Pumpkin-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
Who doesn't love some orange and black treats to spice up their celebration? These upside down pumpkin-filled chocolate cupcakes are festive, and easy. Simply follow directions on a box of chocolate cake mix, add some pumpkin schmear, and voila!
Quick & Easy Oreo Balls
Enjoy these quick and easy Oreo balls without touching an oven. For the center, just crush the cookies, mix them with cream cheese, make balls out of the mixture, then dip the balls in white chocolate. A crowd-pleaser, this classic favorite can be served as-is, or made for decorating with the kids. Eyeballs, anyone?
Rice Krispie Goblins
These Rice Krispie goblins may look haunting, but are absolutely delightful to enjoy! For the perfect afternoon activity, add some green food coloring to your marshmallow treats and have a blast using different candy creations for the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.
S'more Dip
This sticky sweet treat is perfect for little kids on Halloween. Not only is it easy enough for them to help make it, but they’ll also love this for seeing what happens to Peeps when they face a hot oven. The only challenge will be preventing double dipping when those graham crackers or pretzel sticks come out!
Fish Stick Mummies
Halloween may be all about the candy, but kids still need to have some dinner before the fun really begins. These cute and easy fish stick mummies are the perfect savory and protein packed way to ensure that the night isn’t just all candy, all the time. Serve with a side of orange veggies (bell pepper, carrot, whatever!) or fruit and the Halloween theme is a good to go.
Pumpkin Milkshakes
Anyone who loves fall and all things pumpkin flavored will adore this pumpkin milkshake. This creamy treat looks extra festive for Halloween when garnished with some candy pumpkins or sprinkled bits of Halloween candy too. This is great for those folks who get to enjoy warm weather on Halloween too!
Halloween Cookie Pizza
Kids love pizza. Kids love candy. Kids love cookies. When you combine all three? Well, you get Halloween cookie pizza and kids are going to be BIG fans. This ultra-sweet but super easy dessert is fun on Halloween or as a way to use up Halloween candy later on. Even people who don’t like candy corn will think this is festive and fun!