If you’re throwing a Halloween party this year, the key detail that’ll really make the party shine is a ghoulishly good menu. From ghastly graveyard brownies to bloody s’mores, I’ve rounded up my favorite Halloween party foods that are always a smash hit around our household.
Prepare to be creeped out, and check out the recipes in the slideshow.
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13 Spooktacular Halloween Party Foods
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Bloody S'mores
Eeewwww, these are gory and delicious at the same time. This makes them ideal for a Halloween party! Find the recipe at Homemaking Hacks.
Recipe and photo: Homemaking Hacks
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Chomper Donuts
These donuts of doom are hilarious and delicious. They are also a really fun craft to do with kids! Find the recipe at Mom Always Finds Out.
Recipe and photo: Mom Always Finds Out
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Candy Corn Ice Cream
Candy corn ice cream sounds amazing! How fun would it be to serve this to kids at your Halloween party? Find the recipe at Nerdy Mamma.
Recipe and photo: Nerdy Mamma
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White Chocolate Candy Bark
White chocolate candy bark is delicious and easy to make for a party. Have a blast dishing it up to friends and family, and pack it up for trick-or-treaters, too! Find the recipe on Momtastic.
Recipe and photo: Momtastic
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Eyeball Cupcakes
These eyeball cupcakes are creep-tastic. They'd be so much fun to share with kids at home or at school! Find the recipe at Flour on My Face.
Recipe and photo: Flour on My Face
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Bat Oreos
These Oreo bats are totally hilarious. They are so cute and fun, and kids will adore them. Find the recipe at Meaningful Mama.
Recipe and photo: Meaningful Mama
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Pumpkin Spice Bark
Pumpkin spice bark is ideal for passing around to friends and family at a party. Everyone will adore the spicy pumpkin flavor for fall! Find the recipe at Accidental Happy Baker.
Recipe and photo: Accidental Happy Baker
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Kit Kat Cake
Kit Kat cakes are here to stay. Make one for a Halloween party and use candy corn instead of M&Ms! Find the recipe on Momtastic.
Recipe and photo: Momtastic
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Witch Finger Cookies
Almond slivers and decorator gel make the bloody nails on these gross cookie fingers.
Recipe and photo: Simply So Good
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Creepy Cookies with a Spun Sugar Web
Love a baking project? These eerie cookies are just the party treat to try.
Recipe and photo: Sprinkle Bakes
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Chocolate-Covered Pretzel Monsters
These simple treats are exactly what kids want to eat at a Halloween party. Have fun making them with three simple ingredients and decorating them to scare! Find the recipe at Staying Close to Home.
Recipe and photo: Staying Close to Home
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Tie-Dye Halloween Cake
This boo-tiful cake will shock your guests once you cut into it.
Recipe and photo: Created by Diane
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Zombie Cookies
Do you have a gingerbread cookie cutter? Have some fun and make zombies for your next Halloween party. Find the recipe on Jenn's Blah Blah Blog.
Recipe and photo: Jenn's Blah Blah Blog
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White Chocolate Bones
This icky treat is easy to make with pretzels, marshmallows, and white chocolate.
Recipe and photo: Food Mayhem
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Oreo Pumpkin Lollipops
These sweet lollipops would be so much fun to serve at a party with kids. Everyone will run to grab one and smile at the cute faces. Find the recipe at April Golightly.
Recipe and photo: April Golightly
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Candy Corn Cupcakes
It is impossible not to like candy corn. And these candy corn cupcakes are just the ticket when it comes to serving it up and making candy corn into the perfect party food. These cupcakes are perfectly delicious for any Halloween event! Find the recipe on Momtastic.
Recipe and photo: Momtastic
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Eyeball Donut Holes
This no-bake goodie is clever and creepy.
Recipe and photo: Parsley Sage Sweet
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Witch Cookie Balls
These cookie balls are such a hoot! They look like buried witches and are a snap to make for any party you happen to be going to. Find the recipe at Baby Loving Mama.
Recipe and photo: Baby Loving Mama
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Graveyard Brownies
Make the spookiest gravestones in town using your favorite candies.
Recipe and photo: Picky Palate
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Mummy Cupcakes
Mummy cupcakes are super simple and fun to make for parties. They are especially good for little ones since they aren't too scary or gory looking. Find the recipe on Donuts, Dresses and Dirt.
Recipe and photo: Donuts, Dresses and Dirt
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Monsters on a Log
If you want to go the healthy route, try these cool monsters on a log. They are fun and delicious and completely sugar free! Find the recipe on Parenting Chaos.
Recipe and photo: Parenting Chaos
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Deviled Egg Eyeballs
Food coloring and olives turn classic deviled eggs into gruesome goodies.
Recipe and photo: Coffee Break with Liz and Kate
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RIP Brownie Bites
Brownie bites are always a cinch to make, and kids love them. Give them a spooky twist for your party with the addition of a gravestone and a pretty pumpkin on top. Find the recipe on Kelly Stilwell.
Recipe and photo: Kelly Stilwell
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Frankenstein Kiwis
If you want a healthy bite at your party, try making these awesome Frankenstein kiwis. They are super cute to look at and completely guilt free to enjoy. Find the recipe at Two Healthy Kitchens.
Recipe and photo: Two Healthy Kitchens
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Spider Cakes
These adorable spider cakes are such fun to make and eat. Set out a big platter at your next party, and everyone will love them. Find the recipe on Momtastic!
Recipe and photo: Momtastic
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Spooky Seven Layer Dip
Sour cream makes classic 7-layer dip creepy.
Recipe and photo: Six Sisters' Stuff
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Halloween Punch
Fruity punch (think a non-alcoholic tequila sunrise) gets spooky with a black sugared rim and dangling spider.
Recipe and photo: Apron Strings
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Donut Hole Ghosts
With just a few supplies, you can turn powdered-sugar donut holes into scary sweets!
DIY and photo: Say Yes
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Halloween Surprise Cookies
These frightful cookies have a candy surprise inside.
Recipe and photo: Not Martha
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Poison Apples
Toffee apples get a ghastly makeover with inky food coloring!
Recipe and photo: Simply Delicious Food
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Halloween Cake Pops
Make a collection of spooky characters for a fun party treat that guests can even take with them as favors.
Recipe and photo: Bakerella
