The Ultimate Halloween Guide

Halloween recipes, party tips, and more⁠—here's your one-stop-shop for all things Halloween.
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Halloween Party

75 Party-Perfect Halloween Dessert Ideas

No tricks to these treats! The best part about Halloween desserts is that t...
No tricks to these treats! The best part about Halloween desserts is that they're basically your favorite treats disguised as Halloween goodies! You don't need super special icing skills to make these recipes shine. Simple instructions, a few Test Kitchen tips, and a love of fun holiday foods are all you need to get started. Keep these Halloween dessert ideas in mind when you need to bring treats to school or the office this year.
Halloween Cocktails

30 Deliciously Devilish Halloween Cocktails

Bottoms up for delicious, fun, and frightfully good Halloween cocktails. Ha...
Bottoms up for delicious, fun, and frightfully good Halloween cocktails. Having a signature Halloween drink is the easiest way to save money on a party, and it lets you really have fun with the theme. Decide whether you want a single drink idea, like Zombie Brain Shots, or an easy punch loaded with eyeballs. Whatever you choose, don't skip the Olive Spiders! They're every Halloween cocktail's best friend! 
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Halloween Party

52 Crazy Easy Halloween Party Food Ideas

Whether you need Halloween party food for a school, work, or in-home celebr...
Whether you need Halloween party food for a school, work, or in-home celebration, these festive treats will impress every ghoulish guest. From creepy-crawly finger foods to spooky and sweet desserts, we have easy Halloween party food for every budget, skill-level, and time frame. We amped up plain ol’ party snacks using everything from jack-o’-lantern guts (a.k.a. pumpkin) to slimy, slithering gummy worms. With these Halloween party food ideas, frightening on the outside still means delicious on the inside.
Party Drinks

Candy Corn Jello Shots Are the Ultimate Way to Start Halloween

We’re all for starting off Halloween with a bang—but instead of diving head...
We’re all for starting off Halloween with a bang—but instead of diving headfirst into the candy bowl at 11 am, why not get things going with a Champagne-based Jello shot that looks like a candy corn? These champagne and orange juice candy corn Jello shots are essentially a jiggly mimosa, bringing a classy edge to what could ultimately become a pretty rowdy monster bash. Boil Champagne and unflavored gelatin together, whisking until combined. Create the white layer of the candy cane Jello shots by mixing sweetened condensed milk into the Champagne gelatin. Pour the mixture into clear shot classes, then chill. The orange layer of the shots comes from sweet orange juice and a dash of orange food coloring mixed into the champagne gelatin for vibrancy. Pour the orange layer over the now-set white layer and chill once more. For the final layer of the candy corn Jello shot, make another batch of the second layer, but swap the orange food coloring for yellow. Cheers! Candy Corn Jello Shots
Halloween Recipes

22 Halloween Candy Apple Recipes

From Snow White to Twilight, the apple is an undeniable symbol of enchantme...
From Snow White to Twilight, the apple is an undeniable symbol of enchantment, magic, knowledge, and mystery. No wonder Halloween candy apples are a classic favorite at fall festivals, trick-or-treats, trunk-or-treats, and any Halloween party. You can dip and dunk them in caramel, chocolate, sweet candy coverings, and so much more. The fruit, when covered in a rich, shiny glaze is mesmerizing and perfect for a Halloween buffet. From candy-coated to peanut butter and bacon-covered, here are 22 Halloween candy apple recipes that will have you more than ready for your apple-a-day.
Halloween recipes

25+ Recipes for an Adults-Only Halloween Party 

Sure, Frankenstein Cookies and Little Monster Cupcakes are adorable. We've ...
Sure, Frankenstein Cookies and Little Monster Cupcakes are adorable. We've got tons of treats to satisfy your little ones on Halloween. After the kids go to bed, though, it's time to break out the truly creepy party foods and devilish cocktails. From Candy Corn Jello Shots to Dark Soul Fondue, we've got your grown-up Halloween party covered. 
Kid-Friendly Recipes

15 Tasty Halloween Treats Your Toddler Will Love

Whip up a batch of these Halloween treats for toddlers to make the night le...
Whip up a batch of these Halloween treats for toddlers to make the night less spooky and more fun for the kiddos at your house. Our favorite toddler Halloween treats are great for pint-sized palates and made for sharing with friends. From no-bake toddler treats to Halloween cookies for toddlers, these spooky-sweet treats are sure to satisfy.
Food Crafts

5 Sweet and Creative Halloween Recipes for Kids

When the spookiest holiday of the year rolls around, it's no secret that ev...
When the spookiest holiday of the year rolls around, it's no secret that every kid out there wants to get in on the fun. From decorating cookies, icing cupcakes, baking cakes, and crafting with candy, there's plenty of easy, enjoyable activities for the whole family to geek out for this Halloween. Here are a few of out favorites.
Dinner Recipes

26 Savory Pumpkin Recipes to Try This Fall

Pumpkin may be inherently sweet, but in savory situations, the autumnal squ...
Pumpkin may be inherently sweet, but in savory situations, the autumnal squash truly shines. Branch out beyond the pumpkin bread and pumpkin pancakes, and explore our best recipes for savory pumpkin soups, roasted pumpkin, pumpkin pasta, and even pumpkin chili to enjoy the season's favorite gourd in a whole new light. 
Pie recipes

10 Pumpkin Pie Recipes That You'll Fall For 

There's not many things that are more comforting (or welcome on a Thanksgiv...
There's not many things that are more comforting (or welcome on a Thanksgiving menu) than a traditional pumpkin pie. But sometimes you want to spice things up a bit—that's where our Pumpkin Spice Latte Pie with Coffee Liqueur Whipped Cream comes in. And what about when you want a little crunch in every bite? Forget your textureless pumpkin pie recipe and make our Pumpkin-Pecan Streusel Pie this year. No matter what you're looking for, one of our 10 best pumpkin pie recipes is sure to fit the bill. 
Halloween recipes

22 Decadent Desserts with Leftover Halloween Candy

Instead of hauling all of your leftover Halloween candy to the office or hi...
Instead of hauling all of your leftover Halloween candy to the office or hiding it in a drawer, transform it into amazing treats from epic drinks, to everything-but-the-kitchen-sink cookies, brownies, and more.