17 Scarily Perfect Halloween Snacks to Serve at Your Next Spooky Party

Surprise your guests with these spooky sweets and snacks.

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Photo: Bryan Gardner

Aim to trick out your treats on Halloween. After all, there's nothing better than some scary sweet and savory snacks—and our Halloween treat ideas are eerily good and made for sharing. Set out a selection of bite-size appetizers, devilish dips with creepy crudités, and spell-binding desserts, and watch them go fast at your All Hallows' Eve soirée.

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Jalapeño Popper Dip

Jalapeno Popper Dip
Johnny Miller

Get the party started with this creamy, spicy hot dip. It's sure to be a hit with all the ghosts, ghouls, and witches at your Halloween party.

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Crisp Candy-Corn Treats

Crisp Candy-Corn Treats
Romulo Yanes

Spike the colored layers of these marshmallow crispy treats with orange and lemon zest for a new take on Halloween's signature candy.

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Smoky Black-Bean Salsa

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Chelsea Cavanaugh

Quick, prepare this salsa before the monsters come! This spicy, eerie (but totally edible) bean dip comes together in just 15 minutes.

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Prosciutto-Wrapped Fig Hearts

Prosciutto-Wrapped Fig Hearts
Addie Juell

Be still, my beating heart: These savory poppers are as dark as the night sky and so good. Dried figs get stuffed with tangy goat cheese, and then wrapped in rich prosciutto for a sophisticated Halloween bite.

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Halloween Brownies

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Bryan Gardner

Brownies are one of the sweetest treats, but they also have a ghoulish appeal when they're decorated with royal icing cobwebs and decked out as mummies.

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"Broken Glass" Cupcakes

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Give your guests the shivers with these "bloody" cupcakes caused by "broken glass." And it's not as complex as it looks—essentially the glass is made out of caramel. The trick is to cook it for a shorter amount of time than usual so it stays clear.

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Devil's Inferno Cake

Devil’s Inferno Cake
Johnny Miller

A dessert that's also a party centerpiece—that's this truly devilish take on devil's food cake. Those impressive flames on top are edible—and all you need to make them is sugar, water, a candy thermometer, and food coloring.

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"I Scream" Graveyard Pie

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Take mud pie to the extreme with this tombstone treat, where candy, cookies, and ice cream can rest in peace together.

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Devilish Deviled Eggs

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Everyone loves these little spicy devils. Garnish with tantalizing poppy seeds for a bewitching hue and crunch.

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Graveyard Cake

graveyard cake
Steven Karl Metzer

Gravestones, bones, ghosts, and more make part of this spectacular Halloween cake. Definitely, a festive and creative activity that kids will love taking part in—and eating if they dare! 

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Pumpkin Cupcakes

Pumpkin cupcakes on cake stand
Bryan Gardner

Pumpkin, warm spices, and Halloween nice! These cupcakes are so easy to make —don't require a mixer—and as they're topped with little marzipan pumpkins, you can be sure they can fit into any spooky-themed party.

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Spiderweb Eggs

Spiderweb Eggs
Kate Sears

If spicy deviled eggs aren't for you, try this simple yet tasty option to serve eggs, Halloween style. Here, webs are "spun" with the help of blueberries, which are added to the water as the eggs cook—spooky and oh-so-filling.

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Warm Black-and-Blue Cheese Dip

Warm Black-and-Blue Cheese Dip
Seth Smoot

A snack-happy crowd will bug out over this decadent Halloween appetizer, especially once they taste how the leggy little garnishes make its rich flavors pop.

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Popcorn on the Cob

candy corn on cob
Aaron Dyer

For a fun harvest twist on the usual popcorn ball, try shaping the mixture into corn on the cob.

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Crudites With Miso-Yogurt Dip

creepy crudites halloween appetizer
Chelsea Cavanaugh

Serving raw vegetables alongside an umami-rich dip will always be a hit. Choose produce in vampy shades like dark purples and reds so that even your endive leaves look spooky.

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Spider-Web Cupcakes for No-Bake Spiderweb Cheesecake

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Spun by a gumdrop spider with limber licorice-string legs, the web is draped over a creamy no-bake cheesecake. An easy recipe that's bound to impress—and spook—any crowd!

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Pumpkin Bars

Pumpkin Bars
Mike Krautter

It's not Halloween without sweet pumpkin treats. Similar to a sheet cake format, these are easy to slice and serve to all the little goblins.

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