Recipes October 18, 2025

60 Halloween Treats Guaranteed To Spook-ify Any Party

These recipes are equal parts trick and treat.

Some might say Team Delish takes Halloween a bit too seriously, and they’d be 100% right. Why not pack in all the thrills on arguably the most fun night of the year?! Getting to eat truly frighteningly good desserts (like blood drip cupcakesdead velvet cake, and vampire poke cake) is the ultimate treat. Who knows, you might even be able to summon some spirits with our Ouija board cake too! These 62 scary-good treat ideas are a must at any Halloween party, whether you’re hosting or heading to a friend’s.

If you’re planning a Halloween party, the truly legendary ones need two things: top-notch costumes and lots of themed decorations… food included. Spooky treats are the ultimate way to really keep the thrills coming, and we’ve got the scary, silly, pumpkin-filled, and candy-covered food recipes for any sort of get-together. Bring a bunch of witch finger cookies or zombie brain cupcakes, and you’ll be in for a trick and a treat.

Feeling more treat than trick? No fear, we’ve got plenty of those recipes as well. Our It’s The Great Bundt-kin, Charlie Brown cake is a must-bake for the season (kids and adults alike will freak out over how cute it is). Our recipes for Hocus Pocus Binx cookiesJack Skellington Oreo pops, and sorting hat cupcakes are perfect for a mellow night in rewatching those classic spooky movies.

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hocus pocus binx cookies
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI

Hocus Pocus Binx Cookies

Hocus Pocus is a must-watch every year, and these adorable Binx cookies are in honor of the classic movie character. Black cocoa powder turns these chewy chocolate cookies a dark rich color, perfect for our favorite talking cat.

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apples dipped in caramel and candy
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Caramel Apples

They’re chewy, rich, decadent and topped in all of your favorite toppings. Nothing screams spooky season like a caramel apple! These are the perfect treat to adorn the snack table of your Halloween party. Just beware: you probably won’t have leftovers.

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mini hand pies decorated like ghosts
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Boo-Berry Pies

Knock knock! Who’s there? Ghost. Ghost who? Ghost over here and get yourself some of these boo-berry pies! We used store-bought blueberry jam and store-bought pie dough to make this recipe as user-friendly as possible (but if you’re ambitious, feel free to make your own).

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mini pumpkins made out of pizza dough stuffed with cheese
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins

Stuffed with creamy ricotta, baked to golden perfection, and brushed with garlic butter, this festive, pizza-inspired snack will surely be a hit. Serve alongside marinara, then dig in!

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a bowl of halloween themed chex mix with chex cereal, chocolate pretzels, reese's pieces, candy corn, and sweet potato chips
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Halloween Chex Mix

This Chex Mix recipe is perfect for Halloween parties, for pre-trick or treat snacking, or for using up your leftover candy. In honor of the holiday, this blend veers more toward the sweet side by using some more dessert-friendly components: chocolate-covered pretzels, cinnamon Teddy Grahams, and candy corn (naturally).

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