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 , Americans are expected to spend $13.1 billion celebrating Halloween in 2025, with $3.9 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.
In honor of the spookiest season of the year, 麻豆原创 compiled a list of 30 beloved Halloween recipes from . 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
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Creepy Halloween Eyeballs
- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 20
- Number of ingredients: 4
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Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 20
- Number of ingredients: 17
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Easy White Chocolate Oreo庐 Truffles
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 3 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 23 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 truffles
- Number of ingredients: 3
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A Spiritful Hot Chocolate
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 2 mins
- Total: 7 mins
- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 4
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Halloween Zombie Meatloaf
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 1 meat loaf
- Number of ingredients: 13
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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
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Peanut Butter Spider Cookies
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 48
- Yield: 48 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 14
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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
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Witches' Hats
- Prep: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 32 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
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Halloween Candy Corn Jell-O庐 Shots
- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs 30 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 45 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 shots
- Number of ingredients: 9
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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
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Homemade Sloppy Joes
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 55 mins
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Number of ingredients: 12
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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
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Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 2 cups
- Number of ingredients: 7
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Pumpkin Spice Cookie
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Number of ingredients: 2
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Hot Dog Mummies
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 3
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Zombie Eyes (Halloween Meatballs)
- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 16 meatballs
- Number of ingredients: 13
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 2 dozen
- Number of ingredients: 13
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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
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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
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Caramel Apples
- Prep: 8 mins
- Cook: 2 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 caramel apples
- Number of ingredients: 5
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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
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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
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Monster Bites
- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 32 treats
- Number of ingredients: 3
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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
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Dirt Cake
- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 1 medium flower pot
- Number of ingredients: 7
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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
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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
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Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin Pancakes
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
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