5 Spooky Halloween Recipes

Updated October 12, 2009

Get into the spirit of Halloween with these spellbinding sweets.

Start Slideshow

1 of 5

5 to Try: Halloween Treats

Credit: William Dickey

Fluffy white meringue is perfect for creating these ghastly ghosts. Form eyes by adding miniature chocolate morsels before baking; string licorice can be inserted to form a hanger if desired.

Video: Beating Egg Whites for Meringue

Recipe: White Meringue Ghosts

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 5

Chocolate Candy Corn Truffles

For chocolate lovers, truffles are the definition of the word "treat"! This recipe pairs chocolate with citrus flavors from orange liqueur and orange marmalade. A dusting of cocoa powder and a candy corn lend a festive touch.

Video: Melting Chocolate

Recipe: Chocolate Candy Corn Truffles

3 of 5

Candied Apples

Dip Red Delicious apples in a homemade cinnamon-flavored coating for candied apples that are even better than those from your local Halloween carnival.

Recipe: Candied Apples

Advertisement

4 of 5

Chocolate Ghost Cakes

Credit: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey, Rose Nguyen

These cakes may be the easiest Halloween treats ever. Pipe melted white frosting into ghost shapes on cream-filled chocolate cakes (such as Little Debbie Devil Squares), then add eyes with black decorating gel. Presto! Boo-riffic Halloween cakes perfect for a block party or school celebration.

Video: Filling Pastry Bags with Icing

Recipe: Chocolate Ghost Cakes

5 of 5

Coconut Haystacks

If you think finding the perfect Halloween indulgence is like looking for a needle in a haystack, these chocolately creations may be just the ticket. This recipe combines melted chocolate with crushed graham crackers and sweetened coconut flakes for crispy, Butterfinger-like treat.

Recipe: Coconut Haystacks

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Up Next