38 Frightful Halloween Recipes

Halloween is coming up quickly here, and it’s time to start planning your menu for your spooky and festive parties. So, I’ve rounded up 38 Frightful Halloween Recipes that your friends and family will love.

If you ask me, the best part of Halloween is the party foods. From spooky to creepy to cute and everything in between, there is something in this list for everyone. From sweet to savory and even a few drinks, this list is bound to add some inspiration to your Halloween table this year.

Halloween Cookie Recipes

Cookies are a classic dessert that everyone loves. Not only are they sweet and tasty, but there are so many different festive and fun ways to jazz them up when you need to add some flare to your Halloween.

Witch’s Fingers

These Witch’s Fingers by Noshing With The Nolands are sweet cookies that are perfect for Halloween. Made with basic ingredients and a little time, these cookies are always a crowd favorite. They are also delicious.

Meringue Ghost Chocolate Sugar Cookies

Meringue Ghost Chocolate Sugar Cookies by An Italian in My Kitchen are the perfect spooky treat for Halloween! Made with a delicate meringue on top of a chocolate cookie, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party or gathering.

Spider Cookies

These Spider Cookies by Mama’s On A Budget are soft peanut buttery cookies that are topped with malt balls to make a cute design. The kids will love them.

Black Velvet Cookies

These Black Velvet Cookies by Maria’s Mixing Bowl are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth! Made with a rich and decadent combination of chocolate and cream cheese, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering.

Pumpkin Almond Cookies

Pumpkin Almond Cookies for Thanksgiving and Halloween by Cooking on the Weekends are the perfect blend of autumn flavors – pumpkin and almond – making them ideal for both Thanksgiving and Halloween festivities. Plus, they are easy to make and only require a few simple ingredients.

Halloween Bar Recipes

From brownies to rice krispie treats, there are so many different sweet treats that you can make for your next Halloween party or gathering.

Mummy Rice Krispie Treats

These Mummy Rice Krispie Treats by Noshing With the Nolands are one of the best no-bake desserts that you can make for a spooky holiday. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you will have a sweet treat that everyone will love. Who can say no to a rice krispie treat?

Spiderweb Brownies

These Spiderweb Brownies by Life Tastes Good are a delicious and fun Halloween treat that will impress your family and friends. They are easy to make, with a rich and fudgy brownie base topped with a fun spiderweb design.

Halloween Oreo Cake Bars

These Halloween Oreo Cake Bars by Everyday Eileen are filled with sprinkles, Oreo cookie pieces, and a sweet flavor. These soft bars are always great for your parties.

Halloween Cake Recipes

Halloween cakes can hide a spooky surprise inside or on top. A plastic spider makes fast work of the scariness. Also, readily available Dracula teeth, candy pumpkins, or dripping fun-colored icing add so much. 

Halloween Chocolate Tunnel Cake Recipe

What better way to satisfy your sweet tooth than with this Halloween Chocolate Tunnel Cake Recipe by Persnickety Plates? It’s a rich chocolate cake that is filled with a cream cheese filling for a festive treat.

Spooky Spiderweb Cake

Spooky Spiderweb Cake by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt is a decadent chocolate layer cake that is filled with an electric green frosting and then slathered in rich chocolate frosting. What more could you ask for?

Goosebumps White Vampire Bite Cake

Goosebumps White Vampire Bite Cake by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt. The base of this cake is a white cake that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy blood filling. The layers are then covered in a creamy vanilla buttercream frosting before being topped off with a decadent blood-red ganache

Graveyard Dirt Cake

This Graveyard Dirt Cake by Bowl Me Over is a spooky and delicious Halloween treat that will be the hit of any party or gathering. Made with layers of crushed Oreo cookies and creamy chocolate pudding and topped with tombstone-shaped cookies, this dessert is sure to impress your guests.

Mummytastic Cake

This Mummytastic Cake by The Sweet Nerd is a fun and creative dessert that’s perfect for Halloween! The cake features layers of moist chocolate cake filled with creamy vanilla buttercream frosting and topped with crunchy mummy-themed decorations. It’s a deliciously spooky treat that will impress any party crowd.

Halloween Cupcake Recipes

From spooky to cute, there are so many different Halloween cupcake recipes that you can add to your party menu. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or just looking for fun treats to make with your family, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit!

Halloween Bat Cupcakes

Halloween Bat Cupcakes by Noshing With The Nolands are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party or gathering. Not only are they adorable, but they’re also easy to make and perfect for getting the kids involved in the kitchen.

Cute and Spooky Spider Cupcakes

Cute and Spooky Spider Cupcakes by Cutefetti are perfect for any Halloween party or gathering, as they combine cuteness and spookiness in one delicious package. And the best part? They’re super simple to make!

Halloween Swirled Cupcakes

Halloween Swirled Cupcakes by Cookie Dough and Oven Mitts are the ultimate festive dessert. With their vibrant swirls of orange and purple, they will be a hit at any Halloween party or gathering.

Red Velvet Halloween Cupcakes

Red Velvet Halloween Cupcakes are made with a rich red velvet chocolate base and a simple cream cheese frosting; these cupcakes are finished off with some streaks of gel for the blood to make them perfect for the spooky season.

Easy Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe with Vanilla Buttercream

Easy Chocolate Cupcakes Recipe with Vanilla Buttercream by Saving Room for Dessert is the ultimate dessert for chocolate lovers. Plus, they will look super cute on your Halloween table.

Delicious Halloween Recipes (other sweets)

There are so many great desserts that you can make for Halloween. From snack boards to barks, there is something in this list for everyone.

Halloween Platter Ideas

These Halloween Platter Ideas by Noshing With The Nolands are a great way to add a variety of snacks to your table but still stick to your holiday theme.

Halloween Bark

This Halloween Bark by Noshing With The Nolands is not only festive but also easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Halloween Lush

This Halloween Lush recipe by Maria’s Mixing Bowl is made with a chocolate sandwich cookie crust topped with brightly colored cream cheese, pudding, and whipped cream. This simple dessert is always a kid’s favorite.

Peanut Butter Zombie Eyeballs

To make these Peanut Butter Zombie Eyeballs by Inside Bru Crew Life, you’ll need some basic ingredients like creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and white chocolate. But what sets these eyeballs apart is the use of candy eyes and red decorating gel to create the zombie effect.

Easy Popcorn Balls For Halloween

Fast Easy Popcorn Balls for Halloween by Boulder Locavore are chewy and sweet snacks that are perfect for parties, trick-or-treaters, or just a fun treat to make with the family.

Halloween Monster Marshmallows

Halloween Monster Marshmallows by Finding Zest are adorable and delicious treats that are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Spider Web Halloween Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

Spider Web Halloween Chocolate Dipped Pretzels by Finding Zest are perfect for any Halloween gathering or party. They’re easy to make, delicious to eat, and will add a fun touch of Halloween spirit to your celebration.

Strawberry Ghosts

These Chocolate Covered Strawberry Ghosts by Yummy Healthy Easy are a great Halloween treat for kids and adults alike. Plus, they are made with fresh strawberries, so you can feel good about indulging in these sweet treats.

Halloween Apples

These Halloween Apples by Noshing With The Nolands are the perfect spooky treat. With sour apples dipped into creamy white chocolate and plastered with fake blood, they are spooky, tasty, and fun to eat.

Mummy Candied Apples

These Mummy Candied Apples by Mama’s On A Budget are a perfect treat for Halloween! The combination of sweet and tart apple flavor, along with the playful mummy decoration, makes for a fun and tasty snack.

Halloween Appetizer Recipes

Sometimes, you want to go away from the sweet side and serve up something savory. Any of these recipes would be a huge hit at a party or even just with your family. 

Halloween Popcorn

Halloween Popcorn by Noshing With The Nolands is the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and festive. It will disappear off your table quickly.

Spooky Halloween Monster Mash Soup

Spooky Halloween Monster Mash Soup by Peas and Crayons is made with a bowl of your favorite orange soup and then finished off with some toppings for a fun look.

Halloween Spider Web Dip

This Halloween Spider Web Dip by Noshing With The Nolands has a creepy spider web design and delicious flavors; it’s the perfect dish to satisfy your guests and give them a fright!

Halloween Cheese Board

What better way to delight your guests than with a festive and delicious Halloween cheese board? And, this Halloween Cheese Board by Noshing With The Nolands is super easy to make and will look great on your table.

Halloween Drink Recipes

Lastly, you may want to wet your whistle with one of these great cocktails, mocktails, or smoothies. All of them will get you in the mood for a fun Halloween night!

Embalming Fluid Cocktail

Embalming Fluid Cocktail by Noshing With The Nolands is a delicious and refreshing drink that’s perfect for any occasion. This unique cocktail is made with a combination of vodka, lime juice, and ginger ale. It’s not only tasty but also has a vibrant green color, so it will stand out on Halloween.

Creepy Shirley Temples

Creepy Shirley Temples by Boulder Locavore is a fun and spooky twist on the classic childhood drink. Perfect for Halloween parties or just to get into the spooky spirit, these drinks will surely be a hit with both kids and adults.

Bloodshot Halloween Drinks

Bloodshot Halloween Drinks for Kids by Finding Zest are spooky, tasty, and the perfect addition to any Halloween party or gathering! These drinks are made with simple ingredients and can be easily customized to fit your preferences.

Dracula’s Kiss

Dracula’s Kiss by Noshing With The Nolands is a deep-blood red color cocktail that is perfect for any Halloween party. This spooky concoction is sure to impress your guests with its eerie appearance.

Spooky Halloween Cocktail

This Spooky Halloween Cocktail by Noshing With The Nolands is creamy, fizzy, and full of coconut flavor. It’s a spooky drink that will wow your party guests.

All of these Halloween recipes are tasty, festive, and perfectly spooky. I’d love for you to leave me a comment down below and let me know which one of these recipes you are adding to your Halloween meal or party.