Sweets are a Halloween essential, but nobody likes a sugar coma. Keep guests energized - and entertained - with these playful noshes and savory snacks. Looking for even more? Explore our favorite Halloween appetizers, fall cocktails and sinister snacks.
"These were wonderful. They were great fun for the kids and tasted great as well."
-Amis
Arg mateys! This pirate shell pasta be perfect for yer little trick-or-treatin' buccaneers. Zucchini X marks the spot—creamy cheese hides beneath!
"These spider eggs are so cute and perfect for a Halloween party. What a great idea!"
-Delicious as it Looks
"These are so easy and fun. They've become a standard Halloween meal at our house."
-bzsoccermom
"These witch fingers are a Halloween tradition in my house. They look creepy and actually taste great."
-beth
"I've always roasted pumpkin seeds, but I have to admit, I've never loved the results until I made this recipe! The butter really made the difference."
-KRD-SK
"This was amazing. I couldn't stop eating it. It was so rich and cheesy."
-anniesnomsblog
"Star Wars or not, this is my favorite party punch. I love the blend of flavors and won't use any other."
-Mysterygirl
"I really loved this. Its a little sweet, a little savory and a little crunchy."
-*Parsley*
Slurp down your next jell-o shot by layering different gelatins in a skull-shaped pan.
"I liked the spicy soup with the cool sour cream. I didn't make any changes and I thought it was perfect just as written!"
-*Parsley*
"This frothy punch put us right in the mood to do the Monster Mash."
-JustMeMelMel
"I have made these for my kids the last five Halloweens. My daughter always asks for them."
-skiingpeaches
"Phenomenal idea! I made these from scratch and used some green food coloring. People couldn't believe they were edible!"
-Sandra Anne
"This is bad for calorie counters but is a keeper in my cookbook! I made this to take to work for a snack day and it was a hit with everyone."
-cooking_geek
"This was fabulous fun! I used pomegranate juice in place of food coloring."
-Sue Tip
"The brown sugar and maple syrup gave this dip a rich taste. I added some cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice and served it in a pumpkin."
-Calee
"This is a great recipe for a Halloween get-together. It was quick, easy and yummy. What more could you ask for?"
-JenniferK2
A festive beverage to serve at your next Halloween party!
"I made this for Halloween and the kids loved it. I used homemade, precooked meatballs instead of store-bought."
-Wildflower5656
A creepy, crawly, cheesy arachnid appetizer. This spider is sure to weave webs of deliciousness with brie, garlic, herbs, prosciutto and crispy puff pastry.
"I made these for my Halloween party. They were not too strong, and they tasted great!"
-Rollin in the Dough!
"This is very easy to make, tastes super yummy and has a great presentation! While it is not as creepy as other finger recipes, I like how healthy this recipe is."
-Lalaloula
"This was surprisingly good, considering how easy it was to make! It turned out so cute, and the kids asked for seconds."
-pedspeech
"I love this recipe. Its easy and tasty. I make it every year, and my kids look forward to it."
-naynay209
A playfully haunting sushi that will scare you into wanting more.
"I loved these! I added some pepper and seasoned salt to the batter and served them with classic Caesar dressing. I really liked how the fritters were like little pancakes."
-chelleg
"Awesome! This the best recipe for pumpkin seeds I've ever had. We made this for our annual Halloween party and it was a huge hit with both adults and kids!"
-StaceyK
"This is superb! I have made this recipe several times, and it just gets better and better every time I make it."
-Bokenpop aka Madeleine
Serve up this eerily dark rum cocktail that is packed with fruity flavors that will have your guests wondering if it's a trick or a treat.
"What a fun and yummy breadstick to make for your kids on Halloween!"
-diner524
"This has a great texture and makes a generous quantity. You could also add some herbs and garlic to the dough to make it really different."
-misskatja
Use your favorite cheese ball recipe to mold cheese into a creepy rat that is sure to add a little fun to your next cheese platter.
"We had a lot of fun with the spider olives. I used my cheese to make a spider web on the tortillas as well."
-Aus Janet
"This is a fun recipe. I make these for our Halloween meal and the kids got a huge kick out of them."
-mommyoffour
Eleven would definitely approve.
So good, it's scary.
