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56 Homemade Halloween Treats to Celebrate the Spookiest Season

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You can't have a Halloween party without some scary delicious Halloween treats! Whether you're hosting a get-together for adults and friends or a festive party for kids and families, you're going to want some of these fun treats on your menu.

From Halloween cupcakes and Halloween cookies to finger foods and salty-sweet snacks, these spooky treats will ensure everyone at your party has a frighteningly good time.

1

Frankenstein Cupcakes

green frankenstein cupcakes on a wooden serving board
Ian Palmer

You don't have to stay up super late in your lab kitchen to concoct these cupcakes. Bake up a batch and let them loose on your next unsuspecting Halloween party, whether at home or even at school. Then brace yourself—for screams of delight!

Get the recipe for Frankenstein Cupcakes.

2

Meringue Ghost and Pumpkins

meringue ghost and pumpkin cookies on a wire rack
Ian Palmer

If you're dying to make a big batch of cookies for your Halloween party, but want something as easy as it is cute, these crunchy little meringues will scare you with how fun they are!

Get the recipe for Meringue Ghost and Pumpkins.

3

Halloween Candy Bark

halloween candy bark broken into pieces and arranged on a parchment lined tray
Ian Palmer

Candy bark is one of the easiest recipes there is—if you can melt chocolate, you can make it. And yet there's just something so fun about shards of chocolate covered in spooky candy. Feel free to use your favorites!

Get the recipe for Halloween Candy Bark.

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4

Halloween Voodoo Gingerbread Men

halloween voodoo gingerbread men on a parchment lined sheet tray
Ian Palmer

These fun holiday cookies will make your Halloween party complete! One of our favorite Halloween party treats, these easy cookies take a page from a classic holiday cookie, and dress it up for a truly spooky treat.

Get the recipe for Halloween Voodoo Gingerbread Men.

5

Halloween Candy Corn Gelatin Cups

halloween candy corn gelatin cups with yellow and orange layers of jello and cool whip on top
Ian Palmer

Give the kids a Halloween treat that's frightfully fun! These easy treats are great for your Halloween party, or as an October after-school snack.

Get the recipe for Halloween Candy Corn Gelatin Cups.

6

Rosemary-Pumpkin Seed Brittle

rosemary pumpkin seed brittle broken into pieces on a baking sheet
Ren Fuller

This sweet treat is trickier than your standard kid-friendly fare. Roasted pepitas, 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.

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7

Drippy Candle Cakes

drippy candle cakes
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Have your very own "Is it Cake?" moment with guests, when you reach over and start slicing up the centerpiece for dessert! These fun candle cakes use white chocolate drips and birthday candles to stunning effect.

Get the recipe for Drippy Candle Cakes..

8

Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies

mummy pumpkin hand pies with google eye sprinkles arranged on a gold oval serving plate
Ren Fuller

These easy to make hand pies make a spooky breakfast or after-school treat.

Get the recipe for Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies.

9

Graveyard Brownies

brownies decorated like graves for halloween with cookie tombstones, chocolate cookie crumble dirt
Ian Palmer

Does your Halloween party snack lineup look a little ghoulish? Do you need something spooktacular to help raise it from the dead? If the situation seems grave, let us help—with a graveyard full of brownies! These fun treats are sure to float off once your little ghouls and goblins get ahold of them.

Get the recipe for Graveyard Brownies.

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10

Caramel Apples

caramel apples
Becky Stayner

It doesn't get easier (or more delicious!) than this. Simply follow the instructions on a bag of caramels, then roll in peanuts, if desired. Insert short fondue picks for less-mess eating.

11

Marshmallow Ghost Brownies

brownies with marshmallow ghosts piped on top
Brian Woodcock

They may be ghostly, but they're downright adorable too. These brownies might even elicit a few "awws" from your party guests! They're also the perfect treat to bring to school.

Get the recipe for Marshmallow Ghost Brownies.

12

Spiced Pumpkin-Molasses Cake

spiced pumpkin molasses cake topped with a powdered sugar jackolantern face
Ren Fuller

This pumpkin cakes is delicious and moist—and we have a simple jack-o-lantern template to help you decorate it.

Get the recipe for Spiced Pumpkin-Molasses Cake.

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13

Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze

pumpkin spiced buns with spiderweb glaze on individual plates with forks and cups of coffee
Ren Fuller

Make these pumpkin spice buns on the weekend, and you'll have an easy, delicious, and seasonal breakfast all week long.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin-Spiced Buns with Spiderweb Glaze.

14

Breadstick Rattlers

breadsticks in the shape of twisted snakes with eyes and an dried chiles cut into forked tongues
Brian Woodcock

This savory Halloween treat is a surefire hit with kids and adults! Serve with tomato soup for dipping.

Get the recipe for Breadstick Rattlers.

15

Spider Cookie Truffles

spider cookie truffles arranged on a cake stand
Evin Krehbiel

No-bake? No problem. These truffles are made with just three ingredients, plus eyeballs and licorice for decoration.

Get the recipe for Spider Cookie Truffles.

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16

Coffin Sandwich Cookies

coffin sandwich cookies arranged on a black surface with a small bowl of bone shaped sprinkles
Brian Woodcock

It's a lot easier to make these spooky Halloween cookies than you might think. Simply drag a fork through the royal icing before it sets to get that "distressed look." A quick orange buttercream acts as the filling here.

Get the recipe for Coffin Sandwich Cookies.

17

Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

smokey pumpkin deviled eggs arranged on a black serving tray
Ren Fuller

Looking for a more savory treat for your Halloween party? These easy deviled eggs taste great, look cute, and are easy to make!

Get the recipe for Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs.

18

Hats and Bats Chocolate Tarts

hats and bats chocolate peanut butter tarts arranged on parchment paper with wisps of cotton around them to look like smokey fog
Brian Woodcock

These little tarts are more than just eye candy. They also happen to be delicious, flaky, and filled with peanut butter. Yum!

Get the recipe for Hats and Bats Chocolate Tarts.

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19

Spooky Forest Pudding Cups

spooky forest pudding cups arranged on a table with little tufts of hay around them
Brian Woodcock

Bet your guests won't be able to get enough of these sweet treats! "Spooky" chocolate trees meet crushed sandwich cookies and candy pumpkins in this fun Halloween dessert.

Get the recipe for Spooky Forest Pudding Cups.

20

Towering Haunted House Cake

haunted house cake on a dark wooden serving board
Brian Woodcock

If you're in the market for a creative baking challenge, we've got you covered—and this one's two stories high. Build this eerie house with not one, but two cakes, then decorate it to your heart's content.

Get the recipe for Towering Haunted House Cake.

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