PART OF Halloween

37 Best Halloween Treat Recipes

Halloween parties and other autumn celebrations tend to take a scary (and delicious) turn when these savory and sweet treats—from caramel apples to jalapeño popper mummies—appear. These bite-sized Halloween treats are perfect when paired with dinner and dessert.

Caramel Apples

"This recipe for caramel apples is excellent. The caramel is so tasty, it's gourmet-like."

-ndjar

Bloodshot Eyeballs

"A close friend and I made these together for Halloween while watching scary movies. These were a lot of fun to make and I appreciate the fact that their so simple but end up looking so neat! They turned out great and even tasted better than I thought they would!"

-StephanieNS

Jack-O-Lantern Oranges

"These healthful Halloween treats are cute and yummy! I think thick-skinned oranges work best."

-mliss29

Mummy-Shaped Cheese Ball

Mummification has never tasted better.

Severed Hand Pies

Sloppy Joe filling or BRAAAINS? Whichever you prefer, the zombies in your life won’t be able to resist these savory pies.

Menacing Pretzel Owls

Win Halloween with these adorable owls made from chocolate-covered pretzels.

Werewolf Paws

Basic sugar cookies transform into these fearsome claws with a little help from the full moon.

Veggie Skeleton

Use veggies and dip to make a fun and edible skeleton for the kids.

Jalapeño Popper Mummies

You'll LIVE for these.

Mr. Whiskers Coconut Krispie Treats

"Frankenweenie is arguably Tim Burton's most underrated film, and in honor of his masterpiece (and my personal favorite) I've shaped this treat in the form of the film's real star—Mr. Whiskers, the fecally prophetic cat with a heart of coal.”

-ChristineMcConnell

Purple Sweet Potato Creature Cookies

Purple People Eaters just got a lot more wholesome.

Frankenstein Snack Cakes

Frankenstein once said, “Satan has his companions, fellow-devils, to admire and encourage him; but I am solitary and detested.” Now it's your turn to break the mold by making Frankenstein a few tasty, matcha-infused pals.

Black Cat Cookies

"I try to make these every Halloween. I substitute miniature red M&Ms for the Red Hots. The cookies are chocolatey and rich-tasting!"

-Cookgirl

Sugar Ghosts

“Sugar Ghosts are a fun and deliciously simple party idea to make with your little goblins for Halloween!”

-Cleanfreshcuisine

Lollipop Monsters

Trick-or-treaters will be screaming for more of these scary-good treats.

Hot Dog Mummies

Make this tomb-tacular take on hot dogs for a savory Halloween treat.

Candy Apples

"These candy apples turned out beautifully. The bright red coating over the crisp apples is just delicious."

-Natalie Z

Halloween Hummus Graveyard

“Fun and healthy snack for your ghosts and goblins. So easy to make and guaranteed to get a great reaction!"

-5brothers

Sticky Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls

"These are great. I used creamy peanut butter instead of chunky and M & Ms. These are really similar to the ones my mom used to make when I was little. Thanks for the recipe."

-Queen Dana

Poisoned Apples

"These apples are ideal if, like the witch from Snow White, you think that the best way to ensure that act of revenge is carried out properly is to do it yourself."

-ChrisWebAdmin

Halloween Party Mix

"This is the best mix! My kids always ask me to make the 'PayDay' mix because this tastes just like the candy bar."

-Vseward (Chef~V)

Caramel Nut Brown Recluse Spiders

"So, burnt fingers seems like a right of passage for this, but so worth it! Glad I came across these on Christine's Netflix series. First time working with caramel sugar decorations, and the more I made, the easier it became. Time consuming, but worth it as well."

-Rebecca D.

Butternut Squash Jack-O-Tots

Enjoy the many faces of Halloween, bite by bite.

Candy Corn Marshmallows

“I had some leftover candy corn and orange and yellow candy melts. This was a cute idea a friend told me about.”

-Kathy

Pumpkin Fudge

"This fudge is unbelievably good. It is easy to make and the result is just outstanding."

-Beansy

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

"YUM! These are really good! I'm so glad I finally got to use up my surplus of pumpkin I bought for Thanksgiving! I am amazed by the utter simplicity of such a decadently delicious treat. I'll try to be careful not to blow my diet with these little gems."

-Kristine at Food.com

Fall Dough-Nuts

"My kids and I made these to bring to their fall parties at school, and they were a HUGE hit! They're just adorable."

-Linsey S.

Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats

"These chocolate rice crispy treats are rich and fudgy. They're a great variation of the original."

-Rljacdcjecl

Halloween Caramel Corn

"This caramel corn was a big hit with my picky son and his kindergarten class. It has a nice balance of sweet and salty."

-Cooks4_6

Nutter Butter Acorns

These adorable little acorns are not only delicious, but also easy to assemble. Kids will love making (and eating) these fall treats!

Giant Candy Corn Cookies

"These cute and easy cookies look just like huge pieces of candy corn. They're a great way to decorate for Halloween."

-LonghornMama

Mini Cheese Ball Bats

Impress your guests by fixing up some of these Halloween-inspired mini cheese balls.

Screaming Ghost Doughnuts

This dough is best eaten hot…and haunted.

Popcorn Balls

"These were wonderful. Fast, easy and very yummy! I let the mixture cool before forming the balls, and wrapped it around mini-sized candy bars, so there was a little treat inside each one."

-Grace Maddy's Mom

DIY Candy Corn

"This tastes so much better than the stuff you buy in the store. It has such a buttery flavor."

-Potatohead

Apple Smiles

"These are adorable, can't wait to try them out on the kids. I would take a red gum drop (or fruit snack maybe) and roll it flat with a rolling pin for the tongue. Very cute!"

-Milkmans Daughter

Marzipan Bugs

"Great for halloween, decorating cakes or ghoulish treats."

-The Catt Family

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