Frightfully Fun Halloween Recipes
From ghostly brownies to savory jack-o’-lantern peppers, these festive favorites are easy to make and guaranteed to delight.
Halloween is the perfect time to mix a little mischief with a lot of flavor. From ghostly goodies to ghoulishly good snacks, these recipes are fun for kids, easy for busy parents, and creative enough to wow party guests. Whether you’re planning a neighborhood get-together here in Edinburgh or just whipping up a few spooky bites for family, these treats will add the perfect touch of Halloween magic.
Spooky Bakes
- Ghost Brownies – Brownies topped with marshmallow ghosts and chocolate-chip eyes.
- Witch Hat Cookies – Sugar cookies decorated with black icing and sprinkles.
- Black Cat Cupcakes – Chocolate cupcakes with candy eyes and licorice whiskers.
- Spiderweb Desserts – Brownies or cheesecake with a white chocolate web design.
- Monster Cookies – Oversized cookies loaded with candy eyes and mix-ins.
No-Bake & Party Treats
- Graveyard Dirt Cups – Chocolate pudding, Oreo “dirt,” cookie tombstones, and gummy worms.
- Popcorn Hands – Gloves filled with popcorn and candy corn “nails.”
- Mummy Pretzels – White chocolate–dipped pretzels with candy eyes.
- Halloween Charcuterie – A festive board with spooky cheeses, meats, fruit, and dark treats.
- Broken Glass Jello – Clear gelatin with raspberry “blood” and sugar glass shards.
Savory & Healthier Options
- Jack-o’-Lantern Peppers – Stuffed bell peppers carved with spooky faces.
- Monster Eyeball Eggs – Deviled eggs with olive “pupils” and hot sauce veins.
- Banana Ghost Pops – Chocolate-dipped bananas with mini chocolate chip eyes.
- Pumpkin Hummus Skeleton – Veggie skeleton served with pumpkin hummus.
- Mummy Dogs – Crescent-wrapped hot dogs baked to look like mummies.