30 Halloween recipes
Spooky season is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some festive food? Whether you're a die-hard Halloween lover or a more casual observer of All Hallows' Eve, you have to admit that nothing bumps up the magic of a holiday like a thematic treat.
According to the National Retail Foundation, Americans are expected to spend $11.6 billion celebrating Halloween in 2024, with $3.5 billion of that going toward candy. Sure, you could munch on a pack of Sour Patch Kids for breakfast or finish off every meal with a Reese's in honor of the holiday, but if you're looking for something more unique, then we have you covered.
Stacker compiled a list of 30 beloved Halloween recipes from Allrecipes. From lunch box delights, like hot dog mummies, to scary-delicious dinner mains, like zombie meatloaf, there are ideas here for every meal. And for those with a sweet tooth, we've found the best recipes for Halloween staples like caramel apples and whoopie pies. Happy feasting!
Halloween Popcorn Pumpkins
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 pumpkins
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here
Creepy Halloween Eyeballs
- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 20
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 20
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here
Easy White Chocolate Oreo® Truffles
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 3 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 23 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 truffles
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
A Spiritful Hot Chocolate
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 2 mins
- Total: 7 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Halloween Zombie Meatloaf
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 meat loaf
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Homemade Fresh Pumpkin Pie
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 8- or 9-inch pie
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 48
- Yield: 48 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Carrot Cupcakes with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 55 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 muffins
- Number of ingredients: 21
- Read more about the recipe here
Witches' Hats
- Prep: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 32 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Halloween Candy Corn Jell-O® Shots
- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 shots
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here
Halloween Baked "Rat" Meatballs
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Homemade Sloppy Joes
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 50 mins
- Total: 1 hr 40 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 cupcakes
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Pumpkin Spice Cookie
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 2
- Read more about the recipe here
Hot Dog Mummies
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Zombie Eyes (Halloween Meatballs)
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 16 meatballs
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 2 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here
Iced Pumpkin Cookies
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 5 mins
- Servings: 36
- Yield: 36 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here
Meringue Bones and Ghosts
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 24 bones and ghosts
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here
Caramel Apples
- Prep: 8 mins
- Cook: 2 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 caramel apples
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here
The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
- Prep: 20 mins
- Bake: 6 mins
- Chill: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 26 mins
- Servings: 60
- Yield: 60 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Spider Deviled Eggs for Halloween
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Monster Bites
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 32 treats
- Number of ingredients: 3
- Read more about the recipe here
Spooky Witches' Fingers
- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 60
- Yield: 60 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here
Dirt Cake
- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 medium flower pot
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here
Broken Glass Cupcakes
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 cupcakes
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here
Witches' Brew
- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 6 days 23 hrs 20 mins
- Total: 1 week
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here
Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Pancakes
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here
