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76 Halloween Snacks To Get You Into The Spooky Spirit

These might just be better than Halloween candy. 😱

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chocolate bark with apple pieces, pretzels and caramel
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Sure, Halloween is all about getting your costume ready, carving pumpkins, and putting up spooky decorations, but don't forget one of the best parts of the season—the snacks, of course! Whether you’re the type who could snack on candy corn and Reese's pumpkins all year long and want even more excuses, or are looking for less sweet seasonal snack options, there’s a recipe here for you. Check out our 76 Halloween snacks for ideas—they’re spooktacular!

Is Halloween your favorite because of all the CANDY? We totally get it. If you’re looking for more ways to get Halloween treats into your life, try our Reese's stuffed Rice Krispies treats, our Halloween candy bark, our candy corn cobs, or our Halloween Chex mix. They’ve got edible cookie dough, marshmallows, white chocolate, and more, all in addition to some of your favorite candies. If you have more of a love-hate relationship with all that store-bought candy, we’ve got you too. Try making your own sweet snacks at home, like our salted honey peanut caramel corn, our sour patch grapes, our caramel apples, or our witch finger cookies. They’ll hit your sweet tooth without going overboard.

More into Halloween for its spooky fall vibes? Try one of our many pumpkin, sweet potato, or apple-inspired snacks instead of candy. Looking for something crunchy? Check out our roasted pumpkin seeds, our apple chips, or our sweet potato tots. Want something photo-worthy to share with friends? Try our pumpkin deviled eggs, our spider taco ring, or our ghost pizza bagels. And don't forget about dips! See our graveyard chicken enchilada dip, our pumpkin cheese ball, or our cranberry whipped feta dip for options that are as delicious as they are impressive. Take inspiration from these recipes to make all your favorite snacks a little more ghoulish. When in doubt, remember: You can put a ghost, Jack-0’-lantern, or spider web on pretty much anything!

Want more Halloween inspiration? Check out our top Halloween cocktails, our best Halloween dinners, and our favorite Halloween cakes too.

1

Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins

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

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!

Get the Pizza-Stuffed Pumpkins recipe.

2

Halloween Chex Mix

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

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).

Get the Halloween Chex Mix recipe.

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3

Caramel Apple Bark

chocolate bark with apple pieces, pretzels and caramel
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

What's better than chocolate-covered pretzels? How about this chocolate bark inspired by caramel apples. Looking for something sweet, without dipping into your trick-or-treating stash? This is the treat for you.

Get the Caramel Apple Bark recipe.

4

Snickers Puppy Chow

puppy chow with chocolate and peanuts
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

We LOVE a good puppy chow recipe. It’s sweet, a little salty, endlessly snackable, and always a crowd-pleaser. This version tastes like a Snickers bar and adds in peanuts alongside the classic Chex cereal for a crunchy twist that's great for a Halloween party.

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5

Mini Pillsbury Cookie Cheesecakes

pumpkin pillsbury sugar cookies topped with mini cheesecakes
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Combining the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the sweet buttery taste of Pillsbury sugar cookies, this not-so-scary recipe is perfect for parties, gatherings, or as a special dessert for the family. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, they’re a sweet way to embrace spooky season.

Get the Mini Pillsbury Cookie Cheesecakes recipe.

6

Salted Honey Peanut Caramel Corn

caramel sauce, honey, and roasted peanuts get tossed with popcorn and baked until crisp and crunchy
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Popcorn lovers are going to go (pea)nuts for this one. This easy salty-sweet snack is sure to become your new go-to, whether you're watching a spooky movie on the couch or need a crowd-pleasing Halloween party snack.

Get the Salted Honey Peanut Caramel Corn recipe.

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7

Spider Taco Ring

spider taco ring
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

If you love crescent rolls and are as obsessed with tacos as we are, this spooky party snack is calling your name. With crescent roll legs and a crescent roll ring body stuffed with a beefy spiced filling, it’s equal parts cute, creepy, and downright tasty.

Get the Spider Taco Ring recipe.

8

Boo-Berry Pies

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

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).

Get the Boo-Berry Pies recipe.

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9

Crispy Sweet Potato Bites

fried cheesy sweet potato bites
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

These sweet potato bites have a crunchy, herbaceous crust, with a sweet, silky inside that, when topped with a light drizzle of honey, will have you craving them again and again. Once you bite through the crust, the sweet potato mixes with that melted, nutty Gruyère for a dream flavor combination that works so well.

Get the Crispy Sweet Potato Bites recipe.

10

Sour Patch Grapes

red, yellow, and green colored sour patch green grapes on a light pink background
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Put down that bag of candy! This magical recipe transforms green grapes into a sweet-and-sour snack that tastes suspiciously like Sour Patch Kids.

Get the Sour Patch Grapes recipe.

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11

Nightmare Before Christmas Fudge

colorful sliced fudge
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

A perfect Halloween (or Christmas, depending on which side of the debate you fall on!) treat, this fudge captures the essence of both holidays, just like the movie, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Sally Skellington comes to life in the form of this sweet, chocolatey, rich confection intermingled with multicolor to represent her iconic dress.

Get the Nightmare Before Christmas Fudge recipe.

12

Cinnamon Pretzel Bites

cinnamon coated pretzel bites with icing
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Is it even possible to walk by a pretzel store at the mall or airport and not be drawn in by the smell of cinnamon-sugary pretzel bites?Now you can have the same experience at home with this cinnamon-sugar pretzel bites that kids and adults won't be able to get enough of.

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13

Ghost Pizza Bagels

ghost pizza bagels
Ethan Calabrese

The scariest thing about these pizza bagels is how fast we're going to eat them. 😉 We definitely recommend using a cookie cutter for the ghosts—try other shapes too if you got 'em!

Get the Ghost Pizza Bagels recipe.

14

Cheese Ball Bites

cheese ball bites with pretzel sticks
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER

These easy, cheesy bites are perfect for literally any occasion. They are so simple to make, and super versatile based on what you have on hand. Whether you're serving them as a game day snack or a Halloween appetizer, these bites will keep your guests coming back again and again (...and again).

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15

Fried Gnocchi Bites

fried gnocchi bites in a bowl with marinara sauce on the side
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Gnocchi have been around since Roman times and are typically served tossed in a sauce or baked up in a casserole. But it’s the 21st century, so it’s time to switch it up. These crunchy, little pillowy bites are absolute perfection and an excellent bite-sized appetizer to serve at any Halloween party.

Get the Fried Gnocchi Bites recipe.

16

Pumpkin Seed Toffee

pumpkin seed toffee dipped in chocolate
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Toffee is really a beautiful blank canvas to add whatever you desire. With this recipe, we wanted to make it extra special during the fall leaves, brisk walks, and feeling-cozy season (we love a good fall baking moment).

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17

Apple Cheddar Bundles

apple cheddar bundles with puff pastry honey pecans and thyme
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

If the aroma of toasted puff pastry, roasted apples, and nutty cheddar cheese doesn’t wake up your spirit… we're not sure what will. These are the perfect fall appetizer.

Get the Apple Cheddar Bundles recipe.

18

Jack Skellington Oreo Pops

white chocolate covered oreo pops decorated as jack skellington with icing
PHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

The Nightmare Before Christmas fans—these Oreo pops are the perfect treat for your Halloween party. All you need are Oreos, white chocolate, black icing, and popsicle sticks to create these adorable treats that just might cause a fright (with how delicious they are).

Get the Jack Skellington Oreo Pops recipe.

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19

Mac & Cheese Pizza Bites

mac and cheese with pepperonis in a muffin tin shape
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Held together by pepperoni, these mac & cheese bites are a pizza lover's dream. We bake this party pleaser in muffin tins to create a bite-sized app that is perfect for game day snacking. If you just can’t decide what comfort food you’re craving, try these bites—you won’t be disappointed.

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20

Red Velvet Cheesecake Bites

cheesecake bites rolled in red velvet cake pieces
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Covered in red velvet cake crumbs, these sweet cheesecake balls are the perfect small bite for any holiday party (including Halloween!). With a creamy cheesecake center and a soft red velvet cake exterior, my red velvet cheesecake balls almost resemble a cake pop, but are so much creamier.

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