Halloween is just around the corner! Since our trick-or-treat bags are ready to be filled and our costumes have been finalized, let’s celebrate with these festive Halloween food recipes. Halloween isn’t just for candy, and there are so many fun recipes, including dinner recipes, Halloween treats, cookies, and more.
I have always loved October 31st.
It’s such a fun holiday… and one of my favorite parts about it is you can enjoy it as a kid or an adult.
Whether you’re trick-or-treating or attending a Halloween party, there are all kinds of goodies to enjoy.
I’m so excited to talk all about Halloween food ideas with y’all today because, well, I just adore food. (We’ll circle back to Halloween drinks in a bit.)
The best Halloween recipes around:
This list below includes all of my favorite Halloween food recipes, some of which translate to Halloween party food.
We’ve got classic recipes, as well as some more unique ones, like a jack o lantern-shaped stuffed pepper!
We’ve also got Halloween dessert recipes (like Halloween cookie recipes, Halloween cakes and cupcakes, treats and more).
Oh, and we’re leaning into savory dishes, too. So there are also Halloween dinner recipe ideas and finger foods, too.
Since this is a family-friendly holiday, we’ve got a little bit of everything here.
Keep in mind that some recipes require some store bought ingredients while others will ask for a bigger time commitment. 🙂
When to enjoy these Halloween food recipes:
Is there a bad time to make and serve a recipe like these in the month of October? I think not.
Here are some occasions you can serve them for or bring them to:
Dinner for your family or friends
A Halloween party or gathering
An office party
A class party at school
Any festive Halloween party
Obviously, different recipes will be appropriate for different events. (You wouldn’t bring a gory chocolate cake to your kid’s class party, but you sure as heck would to one hosted by a friend.)
All that’s to say we’ve got a lot of ideas here for you, from spooky Halloween appetizers (like dragon’s eye deviled eggs!) to cute Halloween cupcakes and cookies recipes.
Some of these recipes are quick and easy to make, especially with kids, and others are a little more involved. There’s a bit of something for everyone.
More Halloween dinner ideas:
I’ve got plenty listed below that are super festive, but here are a few more “unique” ways to serve dinner to your people on All Hallow’s Eve:
Pro tip: use a slow cooker to keep soup warm so you can make it early and then serve whenever it’s go time!
What should I serve these recipes with?
Let me suggest checking out these Halloween drink recipes, which include Halloween punch recipes, Halloween cocktails and mocktails, shots and more!
Now who’s ready to check out these bites?
Here they are…
Halloween Appetizers
If you're looking for a fun starter or finger food, you're in the right place! These are some of the best spooky (and cute!) appetizers around to serve for any Halloween gathering.
1
thegingeredwhisk.com
Halloween Deviled Eggs
These spooky deviled eggs look like dragon eyes! They're naturally dyed to have them a cool spiderwebbing and are topped with an avocado filling and sliced olives.
How cute are these little mummies?!? I can see these being a huge hit with kids at dinnertime or even on display at a party because they're spooky-cute.
Quite honestly, these monster-esque cheese cups are the cutest! I can see kids LOVING nibbling on them, and isn't that what we all want? Happy kids enjoying delicious food?
This dip is a nod to the season, not necessarily a spooky appetizer. Calling for pumpkin and other ingredients, this hummus is a wonderful dip for any dipper.
These Chorizo Jalapeño Mummy Poppers bring the smoky heat to any Halloween gathering. Make a half batch for your family for dinner or serve 'em at a party as an app.
It's hard not to love these dinner recipes because they're colorful, flavorful and SO fun (and in some cases, spooky and kind of cringe-y) for this holiday.
7
www.mynameissnickerdoodle.com
Halloween Feet Loaf
This one is kind of horrifying and PERFECT for any evening in October, including Halloween. It calls for traditional meatloaf ingredients but has a unique shape to take it over the top.
These bell pepper jack-o-lanterns are so stinking cute! Filled with so many good ingredients, this stuffed pepper dinner will be fun to eat and utterly delicious, too.
These Halloween Quesadillas are another one I'm looking forward to feeding my kids, as well as serving on a buffet. Perfect for snacking, these quesadillas are a little creepy and a little cute.
I'm always down for a soup, and I love how this Monster Mash soup is transformed from a traditional dish to something that's fun, especially for Halloween. Would you like a bowl, too?
How cute are these paleo, vegan and gluten free dinner options?!? Make each pepper a little different in its "carving," and tell your family or guests that you've used several fall flavors to make this dish.
Well, these stuffed pumpkins are maybe the cutest and most elegant thing I've ever seen! I love the sound of stuffing the mini pumpkins with a mushroom and quinoa filling. So comforting. So good! So perfect!
In case you're looking for some very specific (and VERY fun) cookie recipes to bake for this holiday, your ideas are below. 🙂
14
Halloween Chocolate Cookies with White Chocolate Chips
These super soft dark chocolate cookies are studded with white chocolate, semisweet chocolate, peanut butter chips and Reese's Pieces to make the ultimate treat!
Reese's Pieces Peanut Butter Cookies, studded with everyone's favorite orange, black and yellow Reese's Pieces candies, make the ultimate Halloween cookie.
These flavorful Pumpkin Spice Sugar Cookies make the perfect seasonal sweet! Treat guests to two options of frostings, as well as various sprinkle options, and these cookies are sure to fly off the table this Halloween.
These "blood-spattered" cookies are on the spookier end of the spectrum for sure! Made with natural food coloring, they can be made in advance and decorate however you, your kids or your guests like!
These spooky-cute cookies are so fun to make and share. Calling for Halloween sprinkles and some spooky eyeball sprinkles, they come together easily and are a family favorite.
If you're looking for a dessert to bring to the festivities that isn't a cookie, there are some fabulous ideas below for you…
20
Halloween Pretzel Mummies
These pretzels, dressed up like mummies, are the cutest Halloween treat! All you need are 3 ingredients and less than an hour to put them together. They're great for sharing!
These classic treats are decorated like monsters and SO fun to make with kids! Mix up a batch and share 'em with your favorite people, or let your guests decorate their own monsters.
Make homemade cinnamon-sugar "chips" and top with sweetened whipped cream and your favorite candies for a sweet Halloween dessert! Customize this recipe to your tastebuds!
Kids will love making and eating these festive Frankenstein Minty Rolls! Make 'em before a Halloween gathering with all the kids so they can enjoy the process.
AH! These brownies are something else! Made with time and love and creativity, they're a wonderful dessert for a Halloween gathering that relishes in the spookier side of things.
WOW! This cake is spectacularly decorated as the ultimate Halloween cake! This would be an amazing centerpiece if you're hosting a large gathering and want to serve a cake because it will stand out on any tablescape.
Popcorn balls are a Halloween classic! They're also allergy-friendly. These Halloween popcorn balls are studded with candy corn and sprinkles to create a modern version of the traditional treat.
Erin Parker is a Southern gal living in Texas with her husband and two daughters. She started The Speckled Palate to share what she was cooking as a newlywed… and over the years, it’s evolved to capture her love for hosting. Specifically, the EASIEST, lowest key entertaining because everyone deserves to see their people and connect over good food. Learn more about her…
Did you make the recipe as directed? If you didn’t or made an ingredient swap, please do not leave a rating. Recipe results are not guaranteed when changes have been made.
Is your comment helpful to others? Rude or hateful comments will not be approved. Please remember that this website is run by a real person.
Are you complaining about ads? I develop these recipes and provide them to you for free. Advertising allows me to continue to do so at not cost to you. It is also unavoidable on the internet and in everyday life. If you want recipes without ads, please purchase a cookbook or borrow one from your local library.
2 Comments
Trick or treat! I’ll take one of each please 😉 Have fun trick or treating!
Trick or treat! I’ll take one of each please 😉 Have fun trick or treating!
What a fantastic collection! Thank you so much for including me! Sharing!