Lifestyle

25 Frighteningly Good Halloween Recipes

LifestylePublished Sep 3, 2020
By Tracy Odell
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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.

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Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies
Kim Conte

Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies

Possibly the easiest snack on our list, these boo-tiful Nutter Butter ghost cookies are simple, and scrumptious. Simply dip Nutter Butter cookies in white chocolate, and top with two chocolate chips for eyes!

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Deviled Egg Eyeballs
lilcutie79/CafeMom

Deviled Egg Eyeballs

These deviled egg eyeballs will have guests thinking Ewwww ... but in a good way! With just some red food coloring and olives, change a morning favorite into a ghoulishly great dish.

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Cheesy Fingers
Our Best Bites

Cheesy Fingers

Have a handful of fun with these delectable digits made out of string cheese and almond slivers. With little to no effort, have a Halloween snack that's nutritious and delicious!

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Ghosts in the Graveyard

Ghosts in the Graveyard

This ghost in the graveyard dessert is an easy, no-bake option for those lacking the Martha Stewart gene. The best part? Anyone can enjoy that "dirty" creation (Oreo cookie crumble dirt, that is) in just over an hour!

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Funny Bones
Epicurious

Funny Bones

Feeling a bit funny? Serve up these funny bones to family and friends for a fun Halloween treat. Pretzels, mini marshmallows, and white chocolate make the perfect combination of sweet and salty.

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Upside-Down Pumpkin-Filled Chocolate Cupcakes
Paula Deen

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!

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles
Whole Foods Market

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Truffles

Pumpkin and cream cheese: two items that when paired together create a sense of sheer bliss. These pumpkin-cream cheese truffles (topped with gingersnap cookie crumbles) are a fantastic way to add some flavor to a ghostly table.

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Quick and Easy Oreo Balls
Bakerella

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?

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Rice Krispie Goblins
Make and Takes

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.

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Mummy Pizzas
Kara's Kitchen Creations

Mummy Pizzas

What's better than Halloween itself? Halloween: Italian style. A few English muffins, some pizza sauce, olives, and string cheese combine to provide the perfect recipe for a ghastly (and kid-friendly) entrée.

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Kitty Litter Cake

Kitty Litter Cake

The name is enough to gross anyone out. Kitty litter cake may sound repulsive, but tastes amazing. With a few Tootsie Rolls, some German chocolate cake mix, a kitty litter box (unused, please), and a few other ingredients, satisfaction will overcome squeamishness in no time.

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Snack O' Lantern
Pennies on a Platter

Snack O' Lantern

The snack o' lantern is just too cute for words. Downsize that pumpkin with an orange instead, grab a few favorite fruits — and go nutty for this nutritious snack that's fun and festive!

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Bake or Break

Peanut Butter Candy Bar Squares

Have leftovers? No problem. This recipe for peanut butter candy square bars offers the scrumptious opportunity to combine a variety of favorite All Hallow's Eve treats in a new, super-yummy form!

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Very Culinary blog

Orange & Black Brownies

Looking for something that's quick, no-fuss, and kid-approved? Look no further than Halloween brownies — a simple twist on the classic Betty Crocker cream cheese swirl recipe. With a little orange food coloring, we have a winner!

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Wicked Witch Cupcakes
MarthaStewart.com

Wicked Witch Cupcakes

Feeling a bit wicked? These wicked witch cupcakes should satisfy any craving for cooking witchcraft. The only things needed for decorating these treats are green frosting, sugar cones, black licorice, mini-M&Ms, and candy corn.

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Mini Pumpkin Cakes
Busy Mommy

Mini Pumpkin Cakes

These mini pumpkin cakes are gorgeous and perfect for a ghastly good time. You can even go with a "holiday" flavor, such as carrot, pumpkin, or spice cake with a cream cheese frosting center!

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Goblin-Mimosas
St Louis Entertains Magazine

Goblin Mimosas

What's a party without a good cocktail? These goblin mimosas are the greatest googly-eyed addition to any occasion. Make them kid-friendly by skipping the vodka and adding whatever juice is on hand.

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Pumpkin-Patch-Cupcakes
Tracey's Culinary Adventures

Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

Pumpkin patch cupcakes are fun to decorate with family and friends, and a tasty treat for any Halloween celebration. With some orange food coloring and green Twizzlers, anyone can have a cupcake perfect for the pumpkin patch.

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New York Magazine

Chocolate White-Sesame Buttercups

Chocolate white-sesame buttercups definitely are not an average Halloween dessert. The flavor is interesting enough to stand out while still being kid-friendly!

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colannade/Flickr

Pumpkin Martini

When the long evening of trick-or-treating comes to a close, and the little creatures have settled down for the night, it's definitely time for mom to give herself a little treat! This pumpkin martini is best shaken, not stirred.

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Marshmallow Ghosts
Taste of Home

Marshmallow Ghosts

How cute are these little marshmallow ghosts? This easy breezy snack is sure to make any sweet tooth happy on Halloween. And let’s be honest, who isn’t a sweet tooth on Halloween!

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S'more Dip
Alexa Payesko/Delish

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!

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Fish Stick Mummies
Cutefetti

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.

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Pumpkin Milkshakes
Dining With Alice

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!

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Halloween Cookie Pizza
Pillsbury

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!

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