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12 Not-Too-Spooky Halloween Movies for the Whole Family

Halloween is always a night of creative costumes, delicious candy and fun frights. Of course, kids love the opportunity to challenge their courage by entering haunted houses, swapping spine-chilling stories and watching scary movies . That’s a lot of spookiness for one day, though, and with the wrong film, they may be too frightened to fall asleep at bedtime. (And of course, getting them to bed in time for you to enjoy a proper horror film , like a Stephen King adaptation or classic vampire flick might be an important part of your grown-up Halloween experience!)

Fortunately, there are lots of wonderfully fun — and only slightly creepy — movies out there that kids will enjoy this year. From oldies like Hocus Pocus  to newer films like a stellar remake of The Witches , this list has plenty of options that’ll delight much more than they’ll scare. Check out 12 of the best kid-friendly Halloween flicks that make not-too-spooky treats for the entire family!

Goosebumps (2015)

The Goosebumps  book series by R.L. Stine has thrilled kids across the world since the 1990s. The series has been adapted for both TV and film, including a newer franchise for younger generations who aren’t familiar with these classics.

The 2015 flick, aptly titled Goosebumps , stars Jack Black as a fictionalized version of Stine alongside Dylan Minnette, who plays his teenage neighbor. The two team up to take down monsters from the Goosebumps  series that have managed to escape from the books and cause chaos in the real world. The film is frightening fun for kids, and there’s enough action to keep parents entertained — especially if they’re former fans of the series.

Hocus Pocus (1993)

A trio of 300-year-old witches (Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker) conjures up a little bit of hocus pocus in this Halloween classic. The 1993 film centers on what happens when the Sanderson sisters are accidentally brought back from the dead on All Hallow’s Eve.

Attempting to recapture their youth, the witches plan to steal the souls of the children of Salem, Massachusetts, so they can live for eternity. Three kids, a talking black cat and, eventually, a friendly zombie have to work together to stop the sinister sisters before it’s too late. Hocus Pocus  is certain to put a spell on you  this Halloween.  

Spirited Away (2001)

If you’re new to the world of Miyazaki , Spirited Away is a great place to start. This classic film from Studio Ghibli follows our protagonist Chihiro, just as she and her parents move to a new town. As they explore, they find what appears to be an abandoned theme park, but Chihiro quickly realizes that she has somehow crossed into the realm of spirits. Oh, and her parents have been turned into pigs. As she learns to navigate the spirit world, and ultimately free herself and her parents, she meets many memorable characters along the way.

The film won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature Film and became the top-grossing film in Japanese history. Don’t let the strange plot deter you. This film has won the hearts of many, and is a perfect addition to a Halloween lineup for the whole family.

Ghostbusters (1984)

These guys ain’t afraid of no ghosts, probably because the ghosts in this film aren’t too scary. This family-friendly comedy-horror was a smash at the box office in the 80s and has retained its appeal in the decades to follow. Sequels and remakes have attempted to capitalize on the success of the original, but have repeatedly fallen short.

Pop some popcorn and prepare to be entertained as a trio of paranormal exterminators face off against a gluttonous ghost, a pack of demonic dogs, and the iconic Stay Puft Marshmallow Man.

Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Monsters, Inc . is a fun comedy about — what else? — two monsters, Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sulley (John Goodman), who are the number-one scare team at the scream-processing factory in the town of Monstropolis. The film, released in 2001, follows their misadventures after a human girl named Boo makes her way into their world.

Together, the two have to figure out a way to get Boo home before anyone discovers this unimaginable mistake. Despite their best efforts, which include dressing Boo up as a baby monster, they run into plenty of roadblocks along the way. Kids will probably fall in love with the cuddly Sulley before they feel an ounce of fear during this film!

The Witches (2020)

The Witches  (2020) is a fantasy-comedy film based on Roald Dahl’s novel of the same name. This reimagining of the original 1990 film follows an orphaned boy who goes to live with his grandmother in Alabama. After coming across a witch, the boy and his grandmother flee to a hotel to escape her evil clutches. However, the world’s Grand High Witch happens to be staying there — along with disguised, diabolical witches from all over the world who are helping her turn children into mice.

This remake of The Witches  is an HBO Max  original starring Anne Hathaway, Octavia Spencer and Stanley Tucci — and it’s certainly a top choice for your family’s Halloween movie marathon.

Coraline (2009)

The 2009 animated film Coraline  is based on a dark fantasy novella of the same name. With Dakota Fanning voicing the titular character, the movie follows a young girl who discovers an alternate world that closely mirrors her own — but seemingly much happier. It’s complete with a parallel family that appears, at first sight, to be much better than the one she has.

However, when Coraline’s Other Mother (Teri Hatcher) and the rest of this parallel family try to keep her in their new world forever, she has to fight to make it back home. Kids are sure to find the stop-motion animation and colorful sets of Coraline  enchanting.

Beetlejuice (1988)

In the 1988 film, Beetlejuice , a couple dies in a car accident and finds themselves stuck in their former country home instead of a pleasant afterlife. When a new family moves in to the farmhouse, the dead couple tries to scare them away, but to no avail. They enlist the help of the troublemaking poltergeist Beetlejuice, who turns out to be a hazard to everyone involved.

The classic film has an all-star cast that includes Michael Keaton, Geena Davis, Alec Baldwin and Winona Ryder. Directed by Tim Burton, the movie offers a comedic twist on a supernatural tale that families will enjoy. Just don’t be surprised if the film’s soundtrack sparks an impromptu dance party.

Halloweentown (1998)

Starring Kimberly J. Brown and the late, great Debbie Reynolds, Halloweentown  is a Disney Channel original movie that premiered in 1998. Today, it’s revered as a classic Halloween film among the now-adults who grew up watching it every year decades ago.

On her 13th birthday, Marnie Cromwell discovers that she’s a witch, as is everyone else in her family. She and her younger siblings sneak off to Halloweentown, where her grandmother lives, to learn more about their family’s history and so Marnie can begin her witch training before it’s too late. The visit goes awry when they discover that an evil force is attempting to take over the town — but with a little magic, Marnie and her siblings can save the day.

The Addams Family (2019)

There have been several reimaginings of the original Addams Family  over the years — did you know the first cartoons were created in 1938? — but this animated film from 2019 is an especially fun version for kids. In the movie, Gomez, Morticia and the rest of the Addams clan prepare to welcome relatives for a visit. But when a TV personality attempts to get rid of them, the family has to prove that their creepy and kooky ways are no threat to their idyllic neighborhood.

The Addams Family  features the voiceover talents of Oscar Isaac, Charlize Theron, Alison Janney, Chloë Grace Moretz and others. If your family can’t get enough of this endearingly macabre group, you’ll be happy to know a sequel was just released — and it’s available to rent on streaming .

Labyrinth (1986)

It’s time to pass this cornerstone of Halloween weirdness to a new generation! The 1986 film Labyrinth  is a cult classic for so many reasons, from its fantastical setting to its magical plot to the fact that it stars the one and only David Bowie — and includes danceworthy original songs from the Starman himself.

The story follows teenager Sarah (Jennifer Connelly) as she travels through an otherworldly maze, solving riddles to rescue her baby brother from Bowie’s Jareth the Goblin King. Most of the film’s main characters are played by puppets from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, which is sure to delight kids (and deliver you an enjoyable dose of nostalgia).

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

You can’t have a kid-approved Halloween movie fest without watching 1993’s The Nightmare Before Christmas . The story follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, who’s grown bored with the same old scare routine of Halloween each year. When he stumbles upon a door to Christmas Town, he decides to put his own twist on the holiday, causing complete havoc in the process.

The spooky-but-fun Tim Burton film stars Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara and Ken Page. What’s even better about this classic is that it doubles as a Halloween and  Christmas movie — and there’s no better time of year to get into the holiday spirit!

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63 Spooky Eats For Your Grown-Up Halloween Party

Halloween isn't just about the kiddos.

When it comes to Halloween , we're always going to go all out on all the spooky (and fall-inspired ) foods come party time. We love mixing up the devilish with the delicious when it comes to party food, which is why we love serving up our pumpkin lasagna and butternut squash casserole along with fun apps like mummy brie , a spider taco ring , or pumpkin deviled eggs . It's all about balance, right? Whatever you do, don't forget to bring that trick or treat spirit by mixing up a batch of our Halloween sangria , our Frankenpunch , or our drunken peanut butter cup cocktails .

For more spooky ideas to keep the party going, check out our favorite Halloween desserts , our top Halloween snacks , and our best Halloween cocktails and share-able punches too.

Need help with your Halloween decorations? We've also got plenty of tips on how to decorate your car for trunk-or-treating , pumpkin carving ideas , and Halloween party decorations that will turn any house into a haunted house. And if you'll be celebrating the Day of the Dead (Día de Los Muertos) on November 1, check out all of our favorite Day of the Dead recipes too.

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Part retro , part cult classic, it’s hard to go wrong with a cheese ball . This festive pumpkin rendition may not contain any actual pumpkin , but it’s full of fresh herbs, minced jalapeño, and of course, plenty of cheese. Make a cheeseboard featuring one for the easiest, low-key healthy weeknight meal that'll still feel a little festive this Halloween season. Get the Pumpkin Cheese Ball recipe .

Halloween Sangria

This recipe is spookier than your average sangria : Blood oranges, pomegranate seeds , and blackberries all work together to make this Halloween-approved punch . And as if it weren’t festive enough, we added some adorable ghost-shaped apple slices. 😜

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Thanks to puff pastry, your basic baked brie becomes a totally spooky Halloween appetizer. Perfect for a Halloween party spread or to bring to snack on during a scary movie marathon. Get the Mummy Brie recipe .

Bloody Mary Syringes

These shooters are the PERFECT spooky Halloween cocktail . No Halloween party is complete without a little blood, right? Bonus: These go great with eyeball pasta ! Get the Bloody Mary Syringes recipe .

Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

These adorable pumpkin deviled eggs are way easier to make than Jack-o'-lanterns! Paprika gives a wash of bold color, while a fresh chive (or snip of scallion) makes for the perfect stems. Get the Pumpkin Deviled Eggs recipe .

Spider Taco Ring

If you love crescent rolls and are as obsessed with tacos as we are, this Halloween-inspired appetizer is calling your name. Created to playfully represent a spider with crescent roll legs and a crescent roll ring body stuffed with a beefy taco-spiced filling, it’s equal parts cute, creepy, and downright tasty.

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Candy Apples

While you’ve likely had them at orchards, state fairs , and the like, candy apples are a treat you can easily make at home. You only need a handful of ingredients, 30 minutes, and a candy thermometer to make these festive fall treats for every fall party or Halloween bash.

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Black Magic Margaritas

Looking for a creepy Halloween cocktail ? Our classic margarita gets an eerie upgrade for the spooky holiday! Your guests won't know what hit them. Get the Black Magic Margaritas recipe .

Zombie Brain Cupcakes

Don’t just make plain old cupcakes for your next Halloween bash, make zombie brain cupcakes! They’re nothing more than a moist, chocolate cupcake with rich vanilla frosting , but some neon green food coloring and clever piping turn these into a super-festive, spooky treat. (Oh, and some blood red decorating gel—we're really getting into it.) Get the Zombie Brain Cupcakes recipe .

Cheesy Mini Meatball Skillet Dip

Part cheese dip , part meatballs, this skillet dip is not only delicious but a fun activity for the whole family on Halloween. Gather up your little helpers, wash those hands clean and get to shaping the mini-meatballs (or feel free to use store-bought if you can find 'em). Get the Cheesy Mini Meatball Skillet Dip recipe .

Vampire Poke Cake

This soft, rich, buttermilk almond cake is infused with a tart cherry sauce (“blood”!) and topped off with a light, fluffy whipped cream for a dessert that’s equally tasty and scary. Trust us when we say this is one time you’ll be craving blood too. 😉

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Ghost Purse Ravioli

Looking for something delicious that's only a little bit spooky this Halloween? Try these adorable raviolis filled with ricotta , Parmesan, and finely chopped pear . We made these from wonton wrappers, rather than pasta dough, to make them scary easy on you too. You're welcOoOme.Get the Ghost Purse Ravioli recipe .

It's The Great Bundt-kin, Charlie Brown

Whether you’re throwing a Halloween bash and need a show-stopping centerpiece dessert , or just really love the Peanuts gang and want your pumpkin patch to be the most sincere, this is the cake for you—it’s the Great Pumpkin , er, Bundt-kin , Charlie Brown! Get the It's The Great Bundt-kin, Charlie Brown recipe .

Boozy Butterbeer Punch

The famous Harry Potter-themed drink, Butterbeer , gets a boozy upgrade thanks to vodka . We solemnly swear we are up to no good when we have one of these. Get the Boozy Butterbeer Punch recipe .

Halloween Chex Mix

This Chex Mix recipe is perfect for Halloween parties , for pre-trick or treat snacking , or for using up your leftover candy . In honor of the holiday, this blend veers more toward the sweet side by using some more dessert-friendly components: chocolate-covered pretzels , cinnamon Teddy Grahams, and candy corn (naturally).

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Candied Pepitas

These candied pepitas are crispy, crunchy perfection with a dash of warm spice to make them ideal for fall snacking. If you can avoid eating all of these directly off the pan with your hands, you can use them to top pretty much anything.

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Drunken Peanut Butter Cups

These martinis use Reese's Pieces to infuse the vodka so that they taste just like your favorite peanut butter cup. This takes a chocolate martini to a whole new level. Get the Drunken Peanut Butter Cups recipe .

Ube Crinkle Cookies

With its striking color and a unique nutty vanilla flavor profile, ube has taken over the world. Upgrade your Halloween dessert spread with these purple beauties, made with ube extract and ube halaya (a popular Filipino pudding made with ube and condensed milk). Your guests won't know what hit 'em!

Get the Ube Crinkle Cookies recipe .

Apple Cider Spritz

Waltzing right into fall with spiced cider and a kiss of pumpkin spice, Aperol’s orange-herbal aspects bring out the best in the cider flavors. To make a big batch, make a pitcher of the cider, Aperol, and pumpkin spice mix , then just add to glasses with ice, a garnish, and Prosecco for a cocktail as crisp and bright as the best fall day. Get the Apple Cider Spritz recipe .

Witch Finger Cookies

Ghouls, goblins, and witches to the front, please! Spooky season is here, and we’re celebrating in style with these scary delicious witch finger cookies. A witch finger cookie is exactly what it sounds like: a shortbread cookie shaped into a severed finger and adorned with an almond nail and a bit of blood-red jam . Get the Witch Finger Cookies recipe .

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There's more to it than just candy!

While many of these Halloween foods are perfect for a monster bash or witch-themed party , there are also some seasonal pumpkin recipes , fall appetizers , and easy Halloween potluck ideas to fuel you up before anything your night has in store. Looking to use up some of that leftover Halloween candy ? Try Ree Drummond's candy corn popcorn balls or the concession stand crackers for a Halloween dessert that everyone will love. With so many fun ideas ahead, it'll be hard to pick just one. So go ahead and make a few of these spooky foods... but whatever you do, don’t forget the Halloween drinks !

Halloween Deviled Eggs

A black tea marinade gives these deviled eggs a crackling web effect that's extra spooky. To top it off, there's a creepy-crawly spider made from black olives.

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Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

Just like the apple cider doughnuts you know and love, but fit for a crowd. This cinnamon-sugar coated cake is perfect for serving alongside a mug of apple cider.

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Pepper Jack Queso

This cheesy dip is loaded with spice thanks to pepper jack cheese, along with bits of corn, black beans, and fresh jalapeño for an added kick.

Get Ree's Pepper Jack Queso recipe .

Halloween Brownies

These are the kind of brownies that are amazingly fudgy and chocolate-y so you can enjoy them on their own. But top them off with sprinkles, candy corn, and your favorite Halloween candy for the ultimate holiday treat.

Get the Halloween Brownies recipe .

Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Ground chicken, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing come together to make these saucy, flavorful meatballs. The orange color is another great reason to make them for Halloween.

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Pumpkin Dip

Create a seasonal sweet charcuterie board with this pumpkin dip as the centerpiece! You can use apple slices, cookies, pretzels, and more for dipping.

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Candied Apples

The bright red candy coating on these apples is made from cinnamon candies so they have a bit of heat. They're perfect for any witch-themed party of fall get together near Halloween.

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Sandwich Cookie Eyeballs

Oreo lovers will appreciate this creepy twist on the classic cookie. Simply use red and green gel icing to make the creepy eyeball design.

Get Ree's Sandwich Cookie Eyeballs recipe .

Turkey Pesto Sliders

These cheesy sliders are piled high with an herby, tomato-based ground turkey mixture. Add a good helping of green pesto and watch as it disappears.

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Salted Caramel Cookies

There's something about the combination of sweet caramel and flaky sea salt that's simply divine! It's no wonder they're a popular choice at Ree's bakery in Pawhuska.

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Monster Bark

Swirls of purple and green candy melts turn simple graham crackers into a clever Halloween treat. Add fun sprinkles and candy eyes to give it even more monster appeal.

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Pumpkin Pancakes

Wake up on October 31 to a stack of these pumpkin pancakes! They're warm, comforting, and perfect for the chilly days of fall.

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Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

This skillet mac and cheese gets an autumnal twist by adding a silky puree of butternut squash. It's a delicious fall-inspired comfort food.

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Whip up a big batch of this ghoulish goulash to fuel you up before a night of trick-or-treating. It's a one-pot stew made with noodles, ground beef, cheese, and sauce.

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Halloween Candy Charcuterie Board

A Halloween charcuterie board is the best way to feed a crowd without a ton of effort. All you need is a few handfuls of your favorite candies, snacks, and cookies artfully arranged on one big board.

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Roasted Garlic Pumpkin Hummus

Make homemade hummus using roasted garlic and a few pantry staples, like canned chickpeas and pumpkin puree. It's perfect for serving with sliced veggies, crackers, or pita chips for dipping.

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Mummy Pretzels

These sweet and salty treats are more cute than creepy, but they're perfect for a Halloween party. You can even give them out as take-home treats for your guests.

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Haunted House Cookies

Ree uses her classic gingerbread cookie dough as a base for these haunted house cookies. "Just make everything look wonky, crooked, throw in a ghost, and whatever other spooky things you can think of," Ree says.

Get Ree's Haunted House Cookies recipe .

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

You can keep things simple with these bite-sized pumpkin cheesecakes topped with whipped cream, or add festive orange and black sprinkles to give it even more Halloween flair.

Get the Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes recipe .

Candy Covered Caramel Bars

Any chocolate candies will work for these sweet treats. Dig through your kid's baskets to find the ones they'll like best!

Get Ree's Candy Covered Caramel Bars recipe .

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Both kids and adults will love these sweet and savory bites!

Inviting all the neighborhood kids over to your house post trick-or-treating? Our adorable mummy jalapeño poppers and ghost pizzas will be gobbled up by all the hungry ghouls and goblins. Hosting an adults-only Halloween soiree? Bake up frightening cookies and scary-good cupcakes to help satisfy their sugar cravings, since chances are they don't have an endless supply of collected candy at home. Keeping things more casual? Our puppy chow snack mix feels festive enough, but only requires a bowl, microwave and a handful of ingredients.

Whether you’re throwing the biggest bash or planning a low-key movie marathon featuring your favorite Halloween movies , getting into the festive (frightening!) spirit is easy when you set a spread of tasty snacks. Don’t forget to whip up a batch of Halloween cocktails to go with your sweet and savory bites. Witches' Brew , anyone?

Ghost Toasts

Make your peanut butter toast extra spooky by adding a ghost made of marshmallow creme on top. All you'll need is a ghost-shaped cutout !

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Chocolate Pretzel Webs

Both a craft and sweet snack for Halloween! Pipe melted dark and white chocolate on pretzel sticks for an easy-to-make treat.

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Halloween Deviled Eggs

With just a little bit of food coloring, you can make these webbed deviled eggs for the ultimate creepy-cool factor. Get the Halloween Deviled Eggs recipe .

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Skull Pizzadillas

Make skull-themed quesadillas for Halloween by cutting out a few strategic holes in your tortillas (the teeth really take it to the next level) . Get the Skull Pizzadillas recipe .

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Pumpkin Seeds

Carving pumpkins ? Don't throw away the seeds! This step-by-step guide shows you how to turn pumpkin seeds into the tastiest snack.

Get the Pumpkin Seeds recipe .

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Mummy Jalapeño Poppers

These adorable yet spooky poppers are filled with cream cheese, Cheddar and a little kick of heat. Get the Mummy Jalapeño Poppers recipe .

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Chocolate and Pumpkin Ice Cream Sandwiches

No tricks here! With just three ingredients, you can make these super-simple seasonal treats.

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Double Chocolate Cookie Bark

Top chocolate cookies with melted white chocolate and candy eyes for a ghoulishly good treat.

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Sriracha Mixed Nuts

Candy overload? Whip up a batch of this snack mix that's a li'l bit spicy, salty and just slightly sweet.

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Dip-Dyed Donuts

These no-fry, pumpkin cake donuts get dipped in a swirled glaze — leaving a cool and colorful design to impress your guests. Get the Dip-Dyed Donuts recipe .

Meringue Ghost Tarts

Meringue ghosts fly above rich chocolate and caramel tarts in this decadent dessert.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread

A few slices of this pumpkin bread is the perfect snack to eat before trick or treating , especially if you're planning on an earlier afternoon session.

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I See You Halloween Snack Mix

Stud a classic snack mix with candy eyeballs for an eerie halloween sweet treat. It's watching you ...

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Cheddar Crackers

Speckle orange crackers with black sesame seeds for a spooky on-theme snack.

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Red Velvet Cookies

They look bloody but taste like chocolate ... perfect for Halloween!

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

'Tis the season for pumpkin everything, and Halloween is no exception.

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Black Cat Cookies

Even if you're not superstitious, you should beware of how scary-good these chocolate cat cookies are.

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Chocolate Skeleton Cookie Cupcakes

Stick your family of skeleton cookies into colorful cauldron cupcakes for the coolest (and yummiest) two-in-one treat ever.

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Halloween Cake Pops

These ghoulish bites are creepy and delicious at the same time. Happy Halloween!

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Witch Cupcakes

Serve-up these simple sweets with crafty hats made from cupcake liners.

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Halloween recipes

Get creative this Halloween with our ghoulishly good selection of scary cupcakes, creepy cookies, spooky sweets and devilish dinners that the kids will love.

Try these spooky Halloween food ideas, then check out our Halloween kids' recipes , Halloween cake recipes and Halloween cocktail recipes .

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Spiced pumpkin Halloween cake

Enjoy our autumnal spiced pumpkin cake. With an orange buttercream and white chocolate ghost topping, it will go down a treat at a Halloween party!

Easy Halloween cookies

Get the kids excited for Halloween with these spooky bat and spider cookies. Complete with 'squashed flies' made from chocolate chips, they'll be a big hit

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Get into the spirit of Halloween with a themed charcuterie board packed with family-friendly foods. Decorate with toy spiders or eyeballs for the full effect

Halloween cake pops

These eerie eyeball chocolate cake pops will be a hit with kids at Halloween - they can help decorate them too

Eerie eyeball jelly

What says Halloween more than this gruesome creation? Made with red and green jelly, the spooky 'eyeballs' are lychees stuffed with blueberries

Halloween slash cake

What says 'Halloween party' more than this cake? Fondant icing, strawberry jam and red food colouring are the secrets behind the 'blood' topping and filling

Spider’s web taco dip

Make our spider’s web avocado dip for a Halloween party. Pipe a spider’s web design on top with soured cream and serve with tortilla chips for scooping

Halloween doughnuts

Decorate spider webs on these chocolate doughnuts using dark and white chocolate. They're a spooktacular treat for a Halloween party for kids and grown ups

Little monster pancakes

Rustle up these green pancakes for a Halloween party or special treat. Spinach is the secret ingredient, and kids can decorate them with fruit monster faces

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Serve spaghetti with monstrous garlic bread for Halloween. Add chicken, prawns or mushrooms to the tomato sauce for the spaghetti, if you like

Spider biscuits

Create these cute spider biscuits with kids as part of a Halloween party feast. Children will love adding the spooky chocolate spider legs and icing eyes

Halloween bark

Get creative in the kitchen and make this ghoulish chocolate bark. Kids will love getting involved in the decoration - add icing eyes and Halloween sweets

Pumpkin cheesecake

Celebrate autumn with this seasonal baked cheesecake. With a moreish, lightly spiced, creamy filling and crunchy ginger base, it's well worth the effort

Halloween mocktail

Serve this ghoulish fruit punch at a Halloween party for kids (or big kids). Stir the purple punch and lychee 'eyeballs' and frozen 'hands' will be revealed

Halloween cupcakes recipe

Bake our Halloween cupcakes for your little monsters. With black velvet sponge and scary faces made using simple icing techniques, they're spookily good

Halloween brownies

Forget packets of sweets – if you want a real treat at Halloween, these decadent spooky brownies will do the trick. Both kids and adults will love them

Grasshopper cocktail

Looking for a spooky cocktail to serve at a Halloween party? With its bright green colour, this minty grasshopper cocktail will certainly look the part...

Skeleton biscuits

Get the kids in the kitchen helping to make these spooky skeleton biscuits. They're perfect for a Halloween party, or treat in the autumn season

Candy apples

Serve these easy candy apples at a summer fête, on Bonfire Night, Halloween at a kids' birthday party. Experiment with fun and vibrant colours

Halloween cheeseboard with creepy crackers

Pick a blue-veined cheese and a charcoal-coated one to serve with homemade crackers on this Halloween-themed cheeseboard

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Chocolate apples

Make these chocolate apples as a treat for a kids' party. Great for Bonfire Night or Halloween, cover in chopped nuts, sprinkles and honeycomb pieces

Mini pumpkin & feta pies

Throw a Halloween party and serve these fearsome pumpkin and feta pies. Perfect for little hands, kids will enjoy helping to make them in the kitchen

Healthy Halloween pizzas

Let little witches and wizards make their own healthy Halloween dinner with this pizza. You can add extra toppings, using whatever meat and veggies they like

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62 Best Halloween Food Ideas to Serve at Your Theme Party

You can prepare these costume party-worthy dishes on a budget, too.

Whip up one of these recipes for a Halloween-themed touch to your meal on October 31, or go all in with a three course dinner of a spooky starter, main, and dessert. There are plenty of easy, but impressive recipe options to choose from if you're not the most cooking-savvy. There are also ideas to accommodate picky eaters , plus vegan recipes and gluten-free options for those with dietary preferences or food allergies. Customize these recipes however you see fit by adding your favorite toppings to meals such as our pumpkin burger, ghostly pizza , and monster wraps .

Get the kids involved by making easy, family-friendly recipes together. They’ll love decorating bat doughnuts and creating their own Halloween snack mix, if given the chance.

Looking for more of the best Halloween food ideas? Check out our stories on healthy Halloween party treats , easy Halloween snacks , and Halloween potluck ideas for even more ghoulish bites.

Monster Fingers

These creepy monster fingers take a bit of work but are well worth it. To make, shape ready-made breadstick dough, tint it with spray color, and then top it with an almond "fingernail" and poppyseeds.

Get the Monster Fingers recipe .

Oreo Monster Pops

Looking for an easy Halloween food idea? All this recipe requires is Oreos, colored candy melts, candy eyeballs, and black icing.

Get the Oreo Monster Pops recipe .

Snakes and Soup

Perfect as an appetizer or snack, these breadstick snakes are a delicious edition to any soup — though, we're partial to tomato because of the bright, red hue.

Get the Snakes and Soup recipe .

Graveyard Cake

Dress up your favorite chocolate cake recipe with ghosts and graves made from marshmallows and various sandwich cookies, such as Milanos, chocolate covered graham crackers, and more!

Get the Graveyard Cake recipe and the Graveyard Cake Decorations recipe .

Slow Cooker Sausage, Potato, and Onion-Stuffed Peppers

Talk about easy! To add some holiday flair to this slow-cooker recipe, carve a mouth, nose, and eyes into a bell pepper for a jack-o'-lantern appearance.

Get the Slow Cooker Sausage, Potato, and Onion-Stuffed Peppers recipe .

Pumpkin and Ghost Ice Cubes

Add these scary-shaped ice cubes to a Halloween punch or cocktail for decorative flair.

Get the Pumpkin and Ghost Ice Cubes recipe .

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Trick-or-Treater Sugar Cookies

Show off your decorating skills with these adorable and customizable trick-or-treater sugar cookies.

Get the Trick-or-Treater Sugar Cookies recipe .

Skeleton Crudite

Looking for a fun way to serve some veggies? Arrange your crudité platter — including lettuce, cauliflower, peppers, carrots, radishes, tomatoes, stuffed olives, broccoli, mushrooms, and any other raw vegetables you'd like — in the shape of the skeleton. Don't forget to serve it up with a side of scallion dip !

Stuffed Eyeballs

All of your guests will have their eyes on this olive-stuffed appetizer, which you can easily assemble using fresh balls of mozzarella, pimiento stuffed olives, and strips of prosciutto.

Clean Sweep Candy Packets

Fill these DIY broom bags with your child's favorite sweets, or give them out as party favors after your Halloween bash.

Get the Clean Sweep Candy Packets tutorial .

Tangy Pumpkins

Put a Halloween twist on this beloved fruit with a snippet of celery for the pumpkin's stem.

Get the Tangy Pumpkins recipe .

Chocolate Spiderweb Sandwich Cookies

DIY your own Whoopie Pies, giving them a festive look with orange icing piped in the shape of spiderwebs.

Get the Chocolate Spiderweb Sandwich Cookies recipe .

Mini PB&J Spider Sandwiches

Want an appetizer that's sure to please even your littlest guests? Cut out small circles of bread to assemble mini peanut butter and jelly spider sandwiches, complete with chocolate chip eyes and pretzel stick legs.

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Chocolate Tombstone Cookies

Put your chocolate cravings to rest with these chilling treats made with chocolate cookie dough, white chocolate skulls, edible icing, and food markers for decorating.

Get the Chocolate Tombstone Cookies recipe .

Orange Jack-o'-Lanterns

Jack-ify your fruit bowl with these lantern-inspired oranges. All you'll need is a Sharpie, oranges, and a bit of imagination.

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Cheese Pumpkins

Traditional cheese balls have nothing on these festive pumpkins that are packed with savory flavors, including cheddar, cream cheese, garlic salt, and dry mustard.

Get the Cheese Pumpkins recipe .

Spiderweb Nacho Spread

Just make sure you let guests know that the spider on top of this hearty spread is 100% fake.

Get the Spiderweb Nacho Spread recipe .

Halloween Snack Mix

For an easy, quick Halloween treat to snack on all night long, combine everyone's favorite mini snacks (pretzels, popcorn, candy corn, etc.) into a bag or container.

Guacamoldy Eyeballs

The great thing about deviled eggs is that they are an easy appetizer to prepare. These ones are filled with creamy guac and topped with eyeball-like detailing.

Get the Guacamoldy Eyeballs recipe .

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Candy Corn Cupcakes

It wouldn't be Halloween if candy corn didn't make at least one appearance in your dessert spread.

Get the Candy Corn Cupcakes recipe .

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These creepy-fun snacks are scary-good and easy to make!

To help you with the snacks and appetizers, check out our list below. We've got ideas from hot dog rattlesnake bites, to bread-dip spiders, and more!

Hot Dog Rattlesnake Bites

Take a bite of these easy, fun wrapped hot dogs quick — or they'll bite you!

Get the recipe for Hot Dog Rattlesnake Bites .

Scarecrow Cheese Ball

This fun, festive appetizer is the ultimate Halloween Party centerpiece!

Get the recipe for Scarecrow Cheese Ball .

Breadstick Rattlers

Easy to make (thank you tube-dough!) and super fun to serve, these crunchy little snakes make a fun party app—or dip them in your nearest cauldron of tomato soup!

Get the recipe for Breadstick Rattlers .

Bagel Pizza Mummies

These super quick treats make great tide-me-overs for a kid-friendly Halloween dinner, as well as a great way to get something in their bellies before the candy-gorging commences.

Get the recipe for Bagel Pizza Mummies .

Pumpkin & Pesto Crostini

Bring this simple fall-flavored recipe to your next potluck or Halloween party and watch them disappear from the plate like magic.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin & Pesto Crostini .

Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

Aren't these the cutest? You can make the ridges of the "pumpkin" with a fork and the stem with a little cornichon pickle.

Get the recipe for Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs .

Rosemary-Pumpkin Seed Brittle

This sweet treat is trickier than your standard kid-friendly fare. Roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), herbs, a generous pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper give it a spooky mix of flavors.

Get the recipe for Rosemary-Pumpkin Seed Brittle .

Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies

These easy to make, easy to decorate hand pies will be a big hit at any Halloween party.

Get the recipe for Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies .

Smashed Acorn Squash and Garlicky Walnut Crostini

Roasted until it's impossibly sweet, acorn squash makes a tasty and seasonal toast-topper for a party hors d'oeuvre.

Get the recipe for Smashed Acorn Squash and Garlicky Walnut Crostini .

Toasty Cinnamon Twists

These tasty toast-on-a-stick treats can be made on the grill or cooked over a front-yard campfire while waiting for trick-or-treaters on Halloween!

Get the recipe for Toasty Cinnamon Twists .

Banana Mummies

With white chocolate "bandages" and candy eyes, these adorably spooky banana mummies will be the hit of any Halloween party treat table.

Get the recipe for Banana Mummies .

Spooky Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl Cauldron

Impress guests with this crafty Halloween appetizer, which cleverly transforms pumpernickel bread, breadsticks, and cream cheese into a basket, then fills it with a super-simple creamy spinach dip. Serve 'em up with Pumpkin-Shaped Tortilla Dippers , pictured.

Get the recipe for Spooky Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl Cauldron .

Mummy Meat Loaves

Sweet cherry tomatoes are hidden in the center of these mini-meat loaves, offering an unexpected surprise when you take a bite.

Get the recipe for Mummy Meat Loaves .

Saucy Spider with Hairy Leg Sticks

Spin a web of doughy deliciousness with this party-perfect Halloween appetizer.

Get the recipe for Saucy Spider with Hairy Leg Sticks .

"Poison" Candy Apples

Just one bite will have your Halloween guests falling for your kitchen skills.

Get the recipe for "Poison" Candy Apples .

Peanut Butter Acorns

A small peanut butter cookie and a chocolate kiss in the form of an acorn make a tasty and festive fall treat, perfect for tiding hungry folks before the meal.

Get the recipe for Peanut Butter Acorns .

Meringue Ghost Tartlets

A plate of these will keep tummies from rumbling while you scare up some dinner.

Get the recipe for Meringue Ghost Tartlets .

Witch Guacamole

You don't have to learn a tricky new recipe just to impress your guests this Halloween. With just a few veggie slices, some chips, and your imagination, you can spook-ify your favorite guacamole recipe in no time.

Get the recipe for Witch Guacamole at Confetti and Bliss.

Roasted Pumpkin Chipotle Cheddar Tots

These pumpkin-filled tots are the perfect accompaniment to a larger Halloween feast. They're also orange, so they'll fit right in with your decor!

Get the recipe for Roasted Pumpkin Chipotle Cheddar Tots at Half Baked Harvest.

Mummy Hot Dogs

It doesn't get much easer than these tasty mummies. They require just three ingredients and can be prepared in about 20 minutes.

Get the recipe for Mummy Hot Dogs at The Salty Side Dish.

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36 Fun Halloween Recipes Every Kid Will Love

This selection of snacks and treats is sure to keep everyone in good spirits, all day long.

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Our Favorite Halloween Recipes for Kids

Want some frightfully delicious bites to serve your little ones on Halloween? You’re in the right place. Whether you’re looking for mummified muffins for a Halloween breakfast , themed dinners to serve before trick-or-treating , a few haunted desserts for your party or some family-friendly Halloween sips , you’ll find it here—starting with these crescent dough-wrapped hot dogs. They’re a great addition to any Halloween get-together but you could just as easily serve them up as a family-friendly dinner before going door to door. Best of all, they’re a cinch to make. The dough is very forgiving and doesn’t need to be wrapped perfectly—these are ancient mummies, after all!

Get the Recipe: Hot Dog Mummies

Pull Apart Graveyard Cupcakes

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Banana Ghosts with Peanut Butter Dip

These frozen banana ghosts are a fun Halloween snack that’s also super easy. They’re great with the sweet and creamy peanut butter dip made extra spooky with a spider web piped from melted chocolate. Feel free to add apple and pear slices as well as graham crackers to round out the platter with more dipping options. The ghosts and dip can be made ahead but the dip will firm up when chilled, so be sure remove it from the fridge about 30 minutes before serving.

Get the Recipe: Banana Ghosts with Peanut Butter Dip

Halloween Blueberry Mummy Muffins

The Halloween fun starts early when you serve your kiddo these cute, mummy muffins for breakfast!

Get the Recipe: Halloween Blueberry Mummy Muffins

Ghostinis with Bloody Murder Sundried Tomato Tapenade

The ghost-shaped crostini — ghostinis — make an eerie accompaniment to this tomato tapenade. But even without its ghostly companions, it's still a hit.

Get the Recipe: Ghostinis with Bloody Murder Sundried Tomato Tapenade

Halloween Crispy Rice Treats

These colorful treats will be a hit at your Halloween party and they're so easy to put together. The spider web decoration is made with melted marshmallows. Using gloves and working on foil to stretch the web makes cleanup a easy.

Get the Recipe: Halloween Crispy Rice Treats

Individual Scary White Pizzas

The classic white pizza takes a ghostly turn with this recipe. Using prepared pizza dough makes this easy recipe even easier, and no sauce to simmer makes it simpler still.

Get the Recipe: Individual Scary White Pizzas

Frankenshake and Bride of Frankenshake

His and hers Halloween shakes (one mint, one vanilla) are made in a single batch, then dressed up for the holiday in this ultimate trick-or-treat.

Get the Recipe: Frankenshake and Bride of Frankenshake

Mac-O-Lantern and Cheese Bowls

An orange bell pepper — carved and ready for Halloween — becomes an edible bowl for creamy mac and cheese. These are sure to please kids and adults alike.

Get the Recipe: Mac-O-Lantern and Cheese Bowls

Chocolate-Cinnamon Skeleton Cookies

Break out your gingerbread man cookie cutter early this year; it's just the tool you need to make these easy cookies. With a little icing, you can pipe your way to haunted Halloween treats.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate-Cinnamon Skeleton Cookies

Spider Web Deviled Eggs

A little food coloring can transform regular deviled eggs into a Halloween treat! Best of all, you can make these ahead and leave them in the refigerator until you're ready to serve them. One less thing to do on trick-or-treat day!

Get the Recipe: Spider Web Deviled Eggs

Blueberry Rickety Eyeball Punch

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Skeleton Hand Pudding

Chocolate pudding cups are a kid-favorite. Turn the scare factor up a notch by adding skeleton hands made with sweet icing. And don't worry if you break a (skeleton) bone while pressing the hands into the pudding; leftover icing makes repairing broken bones easier than ever.

Get the Recipe: Skeleton Hand Pudding

Monster Smoothie Bowls

These fruit-and-veggie-filled smoothie bowls are a great way to get kids to eat their greens. How can they resist when they can use fruit, nuts and seeds to create their own monster face?

Get the Recipe: Monster Smoothie Bowls

Candy-Coated Pear Skulls

Flip pear halves upside down and you've got yourself skulls! A resealable plastic bag makes it easy to pipe the candy faces.

Get the Recipe: Candy-Coated Pear Skulls

Frankenstein Crispy Rice Treats

Spooky? Silly? Sultry? There’s no wrong answer when you’re creating a monster. The basic crispy rice treat recipe we all know and love gets a splash of green to make the perfect canvas for creativity. A dip in chocolate for some hair and a couple of mini marshmallows for neck bolts, then you get to be the mad scientist with candies, icing and whatever edible decorations you can find. They’re frighteningly delicious!

Get the Recipe: Frankenstein Crispy Rice Treats

Candy Corn Waffles

Candy corn for breakfast? It's cool! Everyone will approve when you're talking Candy Corn Waffles. Tint the batter with orange and yellow food coloring, then dip the end of each waffle triangle in white chocolate for tricolored breakfast treats that look just like the beloved candy.

Get the Recipe: Candy Corn Waffles

Stuffed Crispy Rice Cereal Brain

This giant crispy rice cereal treat holds a delicious secret underneath all its pink frosting brain folds — a center filled with silky chocolate mousse.

Get the Recipe: Stuffed Crispy Rice Cereal Brain

Halloween Cocoa Ghost Pancakes

These ghost pancakes are perfect for a weekend Halloween breakfast! An assortment of ghost cookie cutters and sprinkles lets kids get creative with their designs. Little kids can keep it simple with mini chocolate chips and blueberries, while big kids can experiment with piping tasty fudge sauce.

Get the Recipe: Halloween Cocoa Ghost Pancakes

Meringue Bones

Only you're only five kitchen staples away from having a dozen bones to pick. Use your favorite strawberry or raspberry jam to hold these creepy treats together.

Get the Recipe: Meringue Bones

Sausage Mummies

These sausage patties are all wrapped up with one important place to go: your breakfast table.

Get the Recipe: Sausage Mummies

Rotten Deviled Eggs

All eyes will be on these avocado deviled egg hors d'oeuvres — that double as ghoulish Halloween decorations for your party.

Get the Recipe: Rotten Deviled Eggs

Tombstone and Coffin Grilled Cheeses

Cut the crusts off kid-friendly grilled cheeses and decorate them with condiments to make devilishly delicious tombstones and coffins.

Get the Recipe: Tombstone and Coffin Grilled Cheeses

Halloween Party Pizzas

The perfect pre-trick-or-treat bite? These fun and festive mini pizzas!

Get the Recipe: Halloween Party Pizzas

Caramel Apple Monster Munch

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Tempura Octopus Hot Dog Bites

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Pumpkin Cheese Ball

This adorable cheese ball gets its pumpkin-orange coloring from ground-up cheese puffs and the stem is cleverly stolen from a bell pepper.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Cheese Ball

Crispy Treat Witch's Hat

Get crafty with this edible witch's hat: chocolate-flavored rice cereal, green food coloring and edible gold dust transform ordinary crispy rice treats into a sweet Halloween centerpiece.

Get the Recipe: Crispy Treat Witch's Hat

Eyeball Lava Cake

This showstopping eyeball cake is the stuff of Halloween nightmares. When you slice into it, a gush of raspberry jam bleeds out!

Get the Recipe: Eyeball Lava Cake

Halloween Cheesecake

Add some extra Halloween flair to pumpkin cheesecake with a jack-o'-lantern brownie grin.

Get the Recipe: Halloween Cheesecake

Cookies and Scream Graveyard Crunch

This sweet and spine-tingling cereal snack is gauranteed to be a hit at any kids party this Halloween.

Get the Recipe: Cookies and Scream Graveyard Crunch

Spider Web Guacamole

Take just 10 minutes to turn guacamole into an perfectly themed appetizer for your next Halloween party. Mexican crema (or sour cream) is used for the web while black olives make an edible spider. Carve the avocado shell into a skull for bonus points!

Get the Recipe: Spider Web Guacamole

Pizza Tentacles

These creepy, crawly pizza rolls have a fun Halloween surprise. When you bite into them you’ll find melty, green cheese inside!

Get the Recipe: Pizza Tentacles

Chocolate Candy Pie

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Compost Crudites with Ranch Dirt Dip

Little ghouls and goblins will love eating healthy on Halloween with this dreadful spread of colorful veggies and ranch dip.

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Wormy Weenie Sandwiches

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Hosting a Halloween Party? Here Are 50 Recipes for a ~Killer~ Food Situation

The only thing scary about these snacks is how fast your guests are gonna eat 'em.

If you too are planning a fright fest for your friend group, you're gonna want some good snacks to keep the party going all night long (especially if you do whip up a few on-theme cocktails ). That's why I put together this handy dandy list of 50(!) tasty recipes perfect for a Halloween party food table. It's got everything from an elaborate char’boo’terie board to a cheese fondue literally baked inside a pumpkin. Make one, two, or three from the list, and I promise you'll be the Halloween hostess with the mostest. Enjoy, ghoulfriend!

Mummy Hot Dogs

Pigs in a blanket, but make it spooooky. Make sure to pretend your ketchup is blood.

Recipe from Damn Delicious

Salted Caramel Popcorn

Popcorn is a hit during any occasion (dare I call it the ultimate snack?), and this sweet and crunchy version is perfectly on-brand for a fall fiesta.

Recipe from Whisper of Yum

Silly Apple Bites

If you're in a bit of a silly, goofy mood, make these. It's impossible not to smile at the sunflower seed teeth.

Recipe from Fork and Beans

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

I would fight my brother for these every year post-pumpkin carving. There's just something about them when they're roasted in-shell and smothered in flaky sea salt.

Recipe from Love and Lemons

Pumpkin Beer Pretzels with Chipotle Queso

Soft pretzels? Made with pumpkin beer? I could cry at such a beautiful concept. The creamy queso, with the perfect touch of chipotle heat, is the cherry on top.

Recipe from Half Baked Harvest

Char’Boo’terie Board

A good party becomes a great party when the charcuterie board comes out, and this delightfully curated cutie has allll the Halloween-inspired treats.

Recipe from Little Spice Jar

Pumpkin Quesadilla

You only need a couple of ingredients and a few minutes of time to put these lil jack 'o' lanterns together. They're just about as cheesy as they are adorable.

Recipe from Lil' Luna

Concession Stand Crackers

All that Halloween candy you collected over the course of spooky season? It's officially found its purpose. These concession stand crackers call for plenty of crushed candy, used to decorate chocolate-coated saltines. They're a sweet and salty delicacy, and that's a fact.

Recipe from The Pioneer Woman

Steak Crostini with Horseradish Cream

Okay, these are definitely more delicious than they are Halloween-y (who doesn't love a good steak and horseradish moment?), but we can pretend the meat is human if need be???

Double-Decker Pumpkin Caramel Pie

Double-decker buses < double-decker pies. Enough said. (Stop drooling, I see you!)

Recipe from Recipe Girl

Slime Popcorn with Candy Eyeballs

This looks like a bowl full of little Mike Wazowskis, and I can't think of anything better in this world. FYI: the slime is melted marshmallow dyed green, so it really stretches.

Recipe from Whisk It Real Gud

Candy Corn Cupcakes

Candy corn haters, sit this one out. Everyone else, please enjoy this gorgeous, layered cupcake that all your guests will surely post to their Insta Stories.

Graveyard Chicken Enchilada Dip

This Mexican-inspired dip features tortilla graves, making it perfect for a dark-and-twisted soirée. But it's so delicious there's a solid chance you'll want to make it year-round.

Recipe from Delish

Smoky Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

Can someone please explain to me why these deviled eggs are so damn chic?! The filling actually includes a bit of canned pumpkin (hence the color), and the squatty green stem is a lil cornichon.

Recipe from Country Living

Halloween Monster Mash Cookies

If you like your cookies absolutely jam-packed with toppings (don't we all), Tieghan Gerard (aka the foodie behind Half Baked Harvest), basically made these for you. They're stuffed with M&M’s, pretzels, chocolate chunks, oats, and, of course, candy eyes.

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese, fall edition. That's what the foodie geniuses at Cookie and Kate did with this recipe, which incorporates butternut squash for a rich and autumnal twist on the classic.

Recipe from Cookie and Kate

Puff Pastry Wrapped Mummy Brie

Personally, I would eat brie with anything. But wrapped in puff pastry and topped with some cute black olive eyes? It's a hell yes for me.

Roasted Pecans

Whether you pronounce it pee-can or pe-cahn, you'll love these crunchy roasted nuts. This recipe has two variations: savory maple rosemary, or cinnamon sugar. Choose your fighter.

Stuffed Mushrooms

I mean, you just can't go wrong with stuffed mushrooms at a party. They're perfectly poppable, and a hit with the vegetarians. This recipe calls for sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, and pecorino cheese in the stuffing mixture—yum!

Pampoenkoekies (South African Pumpkin Fritters)

These fried dough balls are a traditional sweet-and-savory snack in South Africa. They're light as air and taste like you're biting into a fall-flavored cloud.

Recipe from Immaculate Bites

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