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Easy Halloween Recipes

These easy Halloween recipes are perfect to make with kids or for a Halloween party! Silly and spooky Halloween treats are fun for at school parties or at home with the family.

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Easy Halloween Food Ideas

One of my favorite things about Halloween is all of the FOOD. There are so many fun and creative recipes to make this time of year including this Halloween pizzas recipe which are perfect for entertaining or making at a Halloween party.

These easy Halloween food ideas are my top favorite ideas to make when celebrating the holiday. You’ll find a little bit of everything included in this list…healthy Halloween snacks, appetizers, Halloween desserts including my favorite Halloween dirt cake, beverages like witches brew recipe and more.

All of these recipes are simple, quick and both adult and kid-friendly. Many of these treats and Halloween cookies are decorated with festive designs like pumpkins, spiders and mummies. Or turn your jack-o-lantern into a Halloween puking pumpkin that is not only yummy but hilarious!

Full List of Easy Halloween Recipes

The crowd will go crazy over these Halloween treats!

Halloween rice krispie treats on counter.
Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
These Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are fun and easy crispy treats for any Halloween party! Have the kids help make this cereal treat into monsters, mummies, and pumpkins.
Total Time: 35 minutes
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plate of veggies and dip in the shape of a pumpkin
Halloween Veggie Tray
This Halloween veggie tray is an easy, healthy and kid-friendly way to celebrate the fall season. Made with baby carrots, sliced cucumber, celery, black olives and your favorite dip!
Total Time: 10 minutes
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spider deviled egg on white plate
Halloween Deviled Eggs
These Halloween deviled eggs add a spooky twist to a classic appetizer making them perfect for any Halloween party. No tricks with this simple recipe, just an extra cute treat!
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Puking pumpkin with tortilla chips.
Puking Pumpkin
Make this year's Halloween party centerpiece a puking pumpkin with guacamole! It's such a fun and festive way to serve an appetizer and use your Jack-o-Lantern.
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Witches brew in a Halloween punch bowl being served with a ladle.
Witches Brew
This witches brew recipe is a kid-friendly Halloween punch that is perfect for any party or event. A crowd-pleaser with only 3 ingredients!
Total Time: 4 minutes
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halloween sugar cookies on white plate
Halloween Sugar Cookies
Halloween sugar cookies are a fun take on my classic soft sugar cookies. A simple recipe with frosting instructions is Halloween fun for the whole family!
Total Time: 1 hour 28 minutes
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mummy hot dogs on white plate
Mummy Dogs
These mummy hot dogs are a kid-friendly Halloween appetizer that are cute and fun. Easy to make with buttery crescent roll dough then served with spooky spider web sauce!
Total Time: 20 minutes
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pumpkin oreo ball
Halloween Oreo Balls
Celebrate the season with these fun Halloween Oreo balls made into pumpkins, spiders, mummies, ghosts or sprinkles. An easy no-bake dessert idea with only 3 ingredients!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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close up of fall charcuterie board
Fall Charcuterie Board
This fall charcuterie board makes entertaining guests easy this fall! A colorful autumn inspired charcuterie is the best colorful appetizer spread to serve at holidays all season long.
Total Time: 20 minutes
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spider cookie on parchment paper
Spider Cookies
These peanut butter spider cookies are the perfect Halloween cookie! Made with peanut butter cookies, a REESE'S peanut butter cup, candy eyes and a drizzle of chocolate.
Total Time: 19 minutes
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Pumpkin cake pop.
Halloween Cake Pops
Easy Halloween cake pops dipped in melted chocolate and decorated as pumpkins, mummies and festive sprinkles!
Total Time: 1 hour
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Strawberry ghosts on a plate.
Strawberry Ghosts
These strawberry ghosts are a boo-tiful Halloween treat! An easy treat made with white chocolate strawberries decorated with chocolate eyes for a ghostly spooky appearance.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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halloween popcorn on parchment paper
Halloween Popcorn
Sweet and salty Halloween popcorn is a quick and easy snack mix to make with popcorn covered in white chocolate then tossed with M&Ms and leftover Halloween candy!
Total Time: 10 minutes
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bowl of pumpkin cheesecake dip with caramel drizzled on top
Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip
Creamy pumpkin cheesecake dip that whips up easily in 5 minutes! The perfect no-bake appetizer or dessert for any fall party!
Total Time: 35 minutes
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homemade root beer in glass
Root Beer Recipe
This homemade root beer is fun, festive and easy to make with only 4 ingredients in 15 minutes! This sweet treat has the best taste and makes any occasion special.
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Halloween dirt cake in a glass dish with pumpkins on top.
Halloween Dirt Cake
This Halloween dirt cake is decorated with crushed Oreos, tombstone cookies and pumpkin candies to create a graveyard topping. Fun and festive for any Halloween party!
Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
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Slice of a pumpkin bar with cream cheese frosting.
Pumpkin Bars
These pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are soft, moist and full of pumpkin flavor. The best fall treat!
Total Time: 45 minutes
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Dipping apple into caramel.
Caramel Apples Recipe
Decadent homemade caramel apples are the best with a gooey caramel coating and fun gourmet toppings! Easy to make for a fall dessert with step-by-step instructions.
Total Time: 20 minutes
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pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are the best pumpkin chocolate chip cookies! Soft and chewy with pumpkin spice flavor and chocolate chips, they are a favorite cozy fall cookie recipe.
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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caramel corn on baking sheet
Easy Homemade Caramel Corn
This easy homemade caramel corn is sweet and crunchy with the best rich, buttery caramel sauce that's irresistibile. It's perfect for snacking or gifting at the holidays!
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Homemade apple cider in glass cup with apples and cinnamon stick.
Crockpot Apple Cider
This easy crockpot apple cider is made from scratch with just 5 simple ingredients. The perfect warm and comforting treat to enjoy on a chilly fall day! 
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
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Apple dip on counter.
Toffee Apple Dip
This toffee apple dip is easy to make with cream cheese, brown sugar and Heath toffee bits. An irresistible sweet treat to pair with apples and serve at parties all fall season long!
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Halloween punch with eyeballs in pitcher
Halloween Punch
If you’re planning a spooky party, this 3-ingredient Halloween punch with orange sherbet is a must! Scoops of sherbet float on this fizzy punch and the vivid orange color are just perfect for the trick-or-treating season!
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Halloween gingerbread house on plate
Halloween Gingerbread House
Get into the spooky Halloween spirit with this super adorable Halloween gingerbread house! It's completely edible and easy to make as haunted or silly as you want using candy decorations and icing.
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Puking pumpkin with tortilla chips.
Puking Pumpkin
Make this year's Halloween party centerpiece a puking pumpkin with guacamole! It's such a fun and festive way to serve an appetizer and use your Jack-o-Lantern.
Total Time: 10 minutes
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Jack o lantern pizza on a counter.
Halloween Pizzas Recipe
Spooky and festively themed, these Halloween pizzas are easy to make with Halloween-style toppings. The perfect party recipe or pre-trick or treat dinner idea!
Total Time: 28 minutes
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