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These Are The 31 Most-Clicked Delish Halloween Recipes Of All Time

Make them all, if you dare.

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Rachel vanni

Full disclosure: I take Halloween more seriously than my own birthday. So if that sounds anything like you, you'll be relieved to know that Delish also takes Halloween deadly seriously. That means we've created all kinds of scary-delicious recipes that are equal parts trick and treat. As it turns out, so many Delish readers are all kinds of obsessed with spooky season, having crowned these particular Halloween recipes the most popular (and click-able) of them all. Whether you found these through our TikTok or your inbox, I think it's high time you save a few of these to make for all those Halloween potlucks you've got on your calendar this month. There's something for every kind of gathering here, too, whether you're trick-or-treating or just having a chill scary movie night. Either way, don't be surprised if you keep making ghost purse ravioli and witches' brew lemonade well after October 31!

1

Hocus Pocus-Inspired S'mores Pops

chocolate pops with candy eyes
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

You'll love these even more than the Sanderson Sisters loved their booooook! Pair these with our Hocus Pocus Jell-O shots and our Binx cookies for the perfect spread.

Get the Hocus Pocus-Inspired S'mores Pops recipe.

2

Mummy Hot Dogs

hot dogs with mustard eyes wrapped in crescent dough with cheese and served a mustard and ketchup dip
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

These festive Halloween snacks are not only easy to make—they’re even easier to devour. Wrapped in crescent dough and stuffed with cheese, these mummy dogs are buttery, flaky, and cheesy (AKA, everything we could ever want in an easy appetizer).

Get the Mummy Hot Dogs recipe.

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3

Nightmare Before Christmas Fudge

rainbow swirled 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.

4

Ghost Purse Ravioli

ghost purse ravioli
PHOTO; LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLIST; BROOKE CAISON

Looking for something delicious that's only a little bit spooky this Halloween? Try these adorable raviolis filled with ricotta, Parmesan, and finely chopped pear. We made these from wonton wrappers, rather than pasta dough, to make them scary easy on you too. You're welcOoOme.

Get the Ghost Purse Ravioli recipe.

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5

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.

6

Witches' Brew Lemonade

purple and blue layered drink with rosemary
PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

To get the eerie glow that looks like this came straight from a cauldron, we layered sparkling lemonade with Blue Curacao and purple gin for a chilling effect. Great news: The results are absolutely delicious.

Get the Witches' Brew Lemonade recipe.

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7

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.

8

Pumpkin Juice

harry potter pumpkin juice
Photographer: Lucy Schaeffer, Food Styling: Francesca Zani.

In the Harry Potter books, pumpkin juice is traditionally served over ice for a refreshing drink that screams fall; however, you could also warm this up in a mug for something more cozy.

Get the Pumpkin Juice recipe.

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9

Halloween Sangria

a bowl of red wine based punch with ice cubes, blackberries, pomegranate seeds, and green apple slices cut to resemble ghosts
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

This recipe is spookier than your average sangria: Blood oranges, pomegranate seeds, and blackberries all work together to make this Halloween-approved punch. And as if it weren’t festive enough, we added some adorable ghost-shaped apple slices. 😜

Get the Halloween Sangria recipe.

10

Hocus Pocus Binx Cookies

hocus pocus binx cookies
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI

Hocus Pocus is a must-watch every year, and these adorable Binx cookies are in honor of the classic movie character. Black cocoa powder turns these chewy chocolate cookies a dark rich color, perfect for our favorite talking cat.

Get the Hocus Pocus Binx Cookies recipe.

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11

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.

12

Pumpkin Patch Brownies

brownies with pumpkin candies and green icing
Erik bernstein

Pumpkin patch brownies turn a regular boxed brownie into the cutest fall dessert. Top with crushed Oreos for dirt and nestle candied pumpkins to look like they are growing from the ground! So simple yet so sweet!

Get the Pumpkin Patch Brownies recipe.

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13

Zombie Brain Cupcakes

zombie brain cupcakes
Lucy schaeffer

Don’t just make plain old cupcakes for your next Halloween bash, make zombie brain cupcakes! They’re nothing more than a moist, chocolate cupcake with rich vanilla frosting, but some neon green food coloring and clever piping turn these into a super-festive, spooky treat. (Oh, and some blood red decorating gel—we're really getting into it.)

Get the Zombie Brain Cupcakes recipe.

14

Graveyard Chicken Enchilada Dip

graveyard chicken enchilada dip
Ethan Calabrese

It takes fewer than 10 ingredients to throw this simple graveyard together—you might have some of them at home already! Feel free to use all store-bought ingredients to make it easier, or make your own enchilada sauce, homemade chicken, and taco seasoning.

Get the Graveyard Chicken Enchilada Dip recipe.

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15

Vampire Poke Cake

vampire poke cake
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

This soft, rich, buttermilk almond cake is infused with a tart cherry sauce (“blood”!) and topped off with a light, fluffy whipped cream for a dessert that’s equally tasty and scary. Trust us when we say this is one time you’ll be craving blood too. 😉

Get the Vampire Poke Cake recipe.

16

Ghost S'mores Dip

s'mores dip with ghost marshmallows on top served with graham crackers
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

This s'mores-inspired dip is the perfect dessert to throw together last minute. Graham crackers make for perfect dippers, but sliced apple, pretzels, or potato chips would certainly do the trick, too. Even the kids can help with this scary-easy dessert!

Get the Ghost S'mores Dip recipe.

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17

Mummy Brie

mummy brie
Ethan Calabrese

Thanks to puff pastry, your basic baked brie becomes a totally spooky Halloween treat. It's as perfect for a Halloween party spread as it is for snacking on during a scary movie marathon.

Get the Mummy Brie recipe.

18

Pumpkin Margarita

pumpkin margaritas garnished with cinnamon stick and lime wheel
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

The combination of pumpkin pie filling, pumpkin spice syrup, and reposado tequila creates a beautiful autumnal blend. The aged tequila adds a rich brown sugar flavor that mixes perfectly with the pumpkin ingredients, while the bright acidity from the lime balances the cocktail and provides that classic margarita tang.

Get the Pumpkin Margarita recipe.

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19

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

pumpkin cheese ball with crackers
Photographer: Lucy Schaeffer. Food Styling: Makinze Gore

Part retro, part cult classic, it’s hard to go wrong with a cheese ball. This festive pumpkin rendition doesn't contain any actual pumpkin, and instead is full of fresh herbs, chopped jalapeño, and of course, plenty of cheese.

Get the Pumpkin Cheese Ball recipe.

20

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 seasonal shapes too if you got 'em!

Get the Ghost Pizza Bagels recipe.

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