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Halloween isn’t just about costumes and candy—it’s an excuse to play with your food. From Beetlejuice-Inspired Shrimp Cocktail to Spooky Cherry Eyeball Pies, these recipes are festive, fun, and easy to pull off. Whether you’re hosting a party or just want to add a little flair to your dinner table, these are the delicious creations we can’t wait to make.
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Spooky Cherry Eyeball Pies
Peyton Beckwith
“These spooky cherry eyeball pies are the perfect creepy treat for your Halloween party. Made with store-bought pie crust and cherry pie filling, the mini pies are super easy to make and the eyeballs look scarily realistic. Serve in a ‘pool of blood’ for extra effect.” —Amanda Stanfield
Pumpkin Cheese Ball
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This pumpkin cheese ball is a fun make-ahead appetizer for Thanksgiving or Halloween. You can use your favorite cheese, e.g. smoked or flavored cheese and cream cheese are good options.” —Kathryn Hendrix
Stuffed Jack-o’-Lantern Bell Peppers
Chef John
“These Halloween-themed stuffed peppers are delicious. They are my own stuffed bell pepper recipe with a festive twist. The flavorful beef stuffing is made with whole wheat bread instead of rice.” —stepperanddaniel
Pumpkin Oreo Cupcakes
Kim Shupe
“For these pumpkin Oreo cupcakes, a soft, spicy pumpkin cupcake sits atop a dark Oreo crust—and is finished off with a black cocoa-Oreo frosting. Top them off with an additional seasonal Oreo cookie, and they’ll be a hit at any Halloween get-together!” —Kim
Beetlejuice-Inspired Shrimp Cocktail
Shelia Johnson
“This Beetlejuice-inspired shrimp cocktail is a perfect appetizer for any occasion. The spicy homemade aioli is what sets this shrimp cocktail apart from all the rest.” —Shelia Johnson
Iced Pumpkin Cookies
Allrecipes/Diana Chistruga
“These soft pumpkin cookies with sweet icing drizzled on top are always a hit with kids and adults alike! Great for holiday cookie trays.” —Gina
The Best Caramel Apples
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This amazing caramel apple recipe was given to me by a close friend when I was searching for a recipe to make homemade caramel apples for the very first time. My family and friends loved these delicious treats!” —onlyxception
Halloween Pumpkin Stew
“I am not sure where this recipe originated, but it has been a Halloween tradition in my husband’s family for at least 20 years. It is a dinner we look forward to all year. Served with cornbread or sourdough rolls. Yum!” —Melissa
Scary Baked Brie
Nicole McLaughlin
“This super scary baked Brie will add some wow factor to your Halloween table, and here’s the good news: You’re only 5 ingredients away from a Pinterest-worthy appetizer.” —Nicole McLaughlin
Witches’ Hats
“Witches’ hats are cute and simple Halloween treats that everyone will love. The amount this recipe makes depends on how many cookies and chocolate kisses you have. It just depends on how many you want. The last time I made these, I ended up making about 140 or so.” —jazzchick
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Allrecipes / Diana Chistruga
