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The Ultimate Halloween Party: 31 Spooky Recipes

Oct29

It’s that time of year…witches, goblins, ghosts, galore. With Halloween breathing down our necks, I’m seeing so many adorable recipes for Halloween parties. So here is my list of the 31 most spook-tacular recipes for planning the ultimate Halloween Party!

Marshmallow Witches

 marshmallow witches
Recipe Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/marshmallow-witches

Tombstone Brownies

Tombstone-brownies
Recipe Source: http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1000075/tombstone-brownies

Giant Glowing Pumpkin Cookies

glowing pumpkins
Recipe Source: http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/giant-glowing-pumpkin-cookies/cf2d57fb-baf5-4457-8940-767d930a92aa

Pumpkin Popcorn Balls

pumpkin popcorn balls
Recipe Source: http://www.somewhatsimple.com/pumpkin-popcorn-balls/

Halloween Rainbow Party Bundt Cake

halloween bundt cake
Recipe Source: http://www.cookingwithsugar.com/amazing-halloween-rainbow-party-bundt-cake-recipe/

Monster Fingers

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Recipe Source: http://www.culinaryadventuresinthekitchen.com/2012/10/06/monster-fingers/

Butterfinger Eyeballs

butterfinger eyeballs
Recipe Source: http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/134764/butterfinger-eyeballs/detail.aspx

 

Witches’ Hats

witch hats
Recipe Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/witches-hats/c04c58a6-9fb7-46ef-a45f-9bfabbf96b0d

Frankenstein Cake

frankenstein cake
Recipe Source: http://www.hungryhappenings.com/2010/10/Frankenstein-cookie-Halloween-desserts.html

Little Monster Cupcakes

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Recipe Source: http://cupcakekidcafe.com/adorable-halloween-cupcakes/

Skeleton Cupcakes

skeleton cupcakes
Recipe Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/skeleton-cupcakes-10000001875466/

Pumpkin Rice Krispee Treats

pumpkin-crispies
Recipe Source: http://candy.about.com/od/halloweencandyrecipes/r/jackolanterns.htm

Melted Wicked Cupcakes

wicked cupcakes
Recipe Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/melted-wicked-witch-cupcakes/e89b00a9-bcc1-4851-8555-49457d0eadbe

Chomping Monster Cookies

chomping monster cookies
Recipe Source: http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/chomping-monsters/69e7b7ef-e3b9-452a-9966-3ad3f271cf9f

Vampire Chocolate Chip Cookies

vampire cookies
Recipe Source: http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/dessert/cookies/vampire-teeth-cookies.html

Melted Witch Puddles

witch puddles
Recipe Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/melted-witch-puddles

Halloween Candy Hands

candy hands
Recipe Source: http://cakewhiz.com/cakewhiz/post/Halloween-glove-treat-bags.aspx

Jack-o’-lantern Quesadillas

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Recipe Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/jack-o-lantern-quesadillas-10000001875798/

Crescent Mummy Dogs

crescent mummy dogs
Recipe Source: http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/crescent-mummy-dogs/d52a57d7-ab8a-4a1c-8dae-f9f90d03b912

Pizza Mummies

pizza mummies
Recipe Source: http://spoonful.com/recipes/pizza-mummies

Salty Bones

Salty Bones
Recipe Source: http://spoonful.com/recipes/salty-bones

Graveyard Dip

graveyard dip
Recipe Source: http://joandsue.blogspot.ca/2012/11/graveyard-dip-and-brain-dip.html?m=1

Pretzel & Cheese Broomsticks

broomsticks

Recipe Source: http://www.navywifecook.com/2012/10/halloween-week-broom-sticks.html

Jack-o’-Lantern Burgers

Jack-o’-Lantern-Cheeseburgers-2
Recipe Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/jack-o–lantern-burgers

Zombie Eyes

zombie eyes
Recipe Source: http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t–160764/zombie-eyes.asp

Healthy Treats

healthy treats
Recipe Source: http://timefortheholidays.blogspot.com/2013/10/healthy-halloween-recipes.html

Bloody Syringe Shirley Temples

bloody syringe drink
Recipe Source: http://www.neatorama.com/2013/09/12/Bloody-Syringe-Shirley-Temples/#!nf4U9

Halloween Punch

halloween punch
Recipe Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/halloween-punch

Slushy Punch

slushy punch
Recipe Source: http://lilluna.com/slushy-punch-recipe/

Zombie Punch

zombie punch
Recipe Source: http://www.thedailyblarg.com/2011/10/halloween-party-recipes.html

Pumpkin Party Cooler

pumpkincooler

Recipe Source: http://www.marthastewart.com/268772/pumpkin-party-cooler

Halloween Crack

Oct13

Halloween Crack platedFall is truly my favorite time of the year. With Halloween and Thanksgiving just around the corner, sweaters are pulled out of closets, apples are plucked from trees, pumpkins displayed on the front stoop, and I’m whipping up batches of Halloween Crack. Wait, what?!?! Yep, you heard me right. Okay, it’s actually a delicious party mix made of pretzels, M&M’s, peanuts, and other ingredients, all tossed in a homemade toffee concoction but it’s so decadent and addictive that it’s now better known as Halloween Crack. You’ll understand when you grab your first handful. Just trust me. This recipe was given to me by one of my Mom’s friends who used to make it for parties and it was a guarantee that anyone who tasted it had to have the recipe. This is one of those fall recipes that can’t be beat and should definitely make an appearance at your next Halloween or fall party!

Halloween Crack
Yields 16 cups

Important Note: You can swap out and adjust the ingredients to suit your taste. For example, instead of peanut butter sandwiches try using mini Oreos, instead of plain M&M’s try peanut or almond. There are lots of fun and yummy options!

  • 1 package miniature pretzels or pretzel sticks (11 oz)
  • 1 package miniature peanut butter sandwiches (8 oz)
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 2 Tablespoons Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 package plain M&M (10 oz)
  • 1 package candy corn (15 oz)

Directions: 

1. In a large bowl, mix pretzels, crackers, and peanuts. Set aside. Preheat oven to 250°.

2. Using a dutch oven or a large pot with high sides, combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat and boil for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.

butter, corn syrup, sugar.

Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and baking soda. Note: The mixture will foam up, hence using a pan with high sides to prevent bubbling over. 

butter, corn syrup, sugar with vanilla and baking soda

3. Pour hot mixture over the pretzels, crackers and peanuts and gently stir until coated.

 

Toffee over pretzels

 

Pour onto a large greased jellyroll or roasting pan.

Pretzel mixture in baking pan

4. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 12 minutes. Remove from oven and, while still warm, break apart any big chunks of the mixture. Toss with M&M’s & candy corn.

Added M&M's and candy corn

Allow mixture to cool completely before serving or store in an air tight container to enjoy later.

Finished mixture in a bowl

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars

Oct1

Plated Pumpkin BarsAs soon as the air starts to get crisp and the leaves start to turn, I start dreaming of my favorite fall recipes; hearty soups and stews, apple cider, and wedges of these gloriously amazing pumpkin bars. What makes these bars extra special is that they a cross between a pumpkin cake and a pumpkin pie. These pumpkin bars are so good that they were once heroically saved during a fire that accidentally ignited while I was camping in Yellowstone National Park with friends. Everyone was scrambling to put out the fire but several of the guys screamed for us to save the pumpkin bars, something we still laugh about to this day. As the guys put it afterward, “Thankfully, no pumpkin bars were harmed in the fire.” I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does.

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup cinnamon applesauce
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pumpkin
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Frosting:

  • 8 oz. reduced fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. Beat the eggs and sugar together for several minutes until nicely whipped and creamy.

creamed egg and sugar

Add the applesauce, pumpkin, and vanilla and beat until well incorporated.

Added pumpkin

Gradually add the flour and the rest of the dry ingredients until well blended.

finished mixture

3. Pour batter into a greased jelly roll or sheet pan (15×10″).

Batter in pan

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a fork comes out clean. If you don’t have a jelly roll or sheet pan or you prefer thicker bars, you can also bake in a 9×13″ for 25-30 minutes.

Pumpkin bars baked

***Allow bars to cool completely before frosting.***

4. Frosting: Whip together the cream cheese and butter. Add the vanilla and lemon juice. Gradually whip in the powdered sugar and beat until the mixture is a thick frosting.

Combined frosting

5. Frost the cooled bars and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Plated Pumpkin Bars