Sweet, savory and spooky bites ahead.
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Sure, Halloween candy is a must on October 31st, but what’s a good treat to serve during a season of tricks? We can help you there. Our best Halloween snacks provide a sweet or savory bite as you construct Halloween decorations, carve pumpkins or assemble your DIY costume. If you’re throwing a boo bash, you’ve come to the right place to ensure your goblins and ghouls (aka, guests) have more than just candy corn to munch on.
Pass out Halloween desserts like sweet-salty pretzel spider webs, ghost-topped sweets and anything with edible eyeballs. Pair cheesy pizzas shaped like skulls or scary-good cupcakes topped with skeleton cookies with a round of Halloween co*cktails like Black Margaritas or Witches’ Brew. Round out the evening with Halloween games that kids and adults will love — and you’ll have a bona fide graveyard smash.
P.S. Halloween party food doesn’t have to be for one night only. Enjoy these ideas throughout the spooky season to embrace the holiday in all its creepy, crawly glory. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters to transform everyday snacks, like peanut butter and fluff sandwiches, into something fit for Frankenstein. Roast leftover pumpkin seeds for a healthy snack in between bites of candy. Enhance scary movie night with green matcha popcorn. The Halloween snack ideas are endless… so don't hesitate to get in the spooky spirit!
1
Forbidden Apples
A few drops of food coloring turn the candy coating on these apples into an eerie shade. Eat 'em if you dare!
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2
Mummy Brie
Simply drape crescent roll dough across a mini skillet to transform a store-bought wheel of Brie into something boo-worthy.
Get the Mummy Brie recipe.
3
Caramel Apple Popcorn
Instantly upgrade movie night with this pie-spiced snack. Hocus Pocus 3, anyone?
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4
Monster Chicken Sliders
Some clever sandwich stacking makes a creature that looks like it could pop out of your closet.
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5
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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6
Spiced Snack Mix
Prepare this crisp, buttery snack mix in the oven or air fryer — and definitely make extra.
Get the Spiced Snack Mix recipe.
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7
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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8
Ranch Croquettes
These fried, cheese-and-potato cakes are so good, they might go faster than the candy bowl.
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9
Chocolate Pretzel Webs
Both a craft and a sweet snack for Halloween! Pipe melted dark and white chocolate on pretzel sticks for an easy-to-make treat.
Get the Chocolate Pretzel Webs recipe.
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10
Manchego Devils on Horseback
Wrap cheese-stuffed dates with prosciutto for a scary-good party app.
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11
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 session.
Get the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread recipe.
12
Loaded Ranch Potato Skins
Give cheese- and bacon-filled potato boats extra oomph with a sprinkle of ranch in the shells and the sour cream topping.
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13
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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14
Chocolate-Dipped Cookie Sticks
Sprinkle these homemade sticks with roasted almonds for an extra-nutty crunch — or with Halloween sprinkles for spooky flair.
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15
Red Velvet Cookies
They look bloody but taste like chocolate... perfect for Halloween!
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16
White Chocolate Ghosts
These ghoulish sweet treats may look scary, but they're so easy to make.
Get the White Chocolate Ghosts recipe.
17
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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18
Scary-Simple Meringue Bones
Scary-simple is just the way we like it. An eerie twist on a classic recipe, this light and airy meringue will satisfy your sweet tooth.
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19
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!
Get the Ghost Toasts recipe.
20
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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