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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.

Americans are expected to spend $13.5 billion celebrating Halloween in 2026, with $4.1 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, there are plenty of options.

From lunchbox 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, there are recipes for Halloween staples like caramel apples and whoopie pies.

In honor of the spookiest season of the year, Stacker compiled a list of 30 beloved Halloween recipes from Allrecipes. Spending figures come from the National Retail Federation's annual Halloween consumer survey.

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
- Yield: 20 eyeballs
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

 

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 18
- Yield: 18 sandwich cookies
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

 

Easy White Chocolate Oreo Truffles

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 35 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 meatloaf
- 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 (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 cupcakes
- Number of ingredients: 21
- 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 Jell-O shots
- Number of ingredients: 12
- 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

 

Pumpkin Cupcakes

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 25 mins
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 cupcakes
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here

 

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 32
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

 

Pumpkin Spice Cookies

- 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

 

 

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 cookies
- 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: 3 dozen 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
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 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

Spooky Witches' Fingers

- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 20 mins
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 60
- Yield: 5 dozen cookies
- Number of ingredients: 10
- 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: 2 dozen cupcakes
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

 

 

Witches' Brew

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 16
- 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

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