Best Halloween Party Recipes to Try This Year

Are you getting ready for your Halloween party? Few things are as fun as getting your friends and family together, putting on your costumes, and enjoying the evening. Whether you have an annual party at your home or this is your first year playing host, having a Halloween-themed menu is a great idea.

If you’re not sure where to start with getting your menu ready, we’ve got you covered with some Halloween party recipes that are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.

Mummy Hot Dogs

Pigs in a blanket are a staple when it comes to party food, but by being a little more creative with the placement of your crescent rolls, you can make these a holiday hit. Instead of fully wrapping your hotdogs with the rolls, tear the crescent rolls into strips and space them out on the hotdog, making it look like a mummy.

Lay your wrapped hotdogs out on a cookie sheet and bake them at 375 degrees until the “bandages” turn a golden brown. If you really want to add some creativity to this fun party food, use some ketchup or mustard to add eyes to your mummies.

Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs have been a staple at parties for years, and this version makes them a guaranteed hit for your next spooky celebration.

Go through the process of making your deviled eggs like usual. Boil and peel your eggs, split them in half, and then prepare your yolk filling just like you always would. When you’re trying to turn your eggs into miniature pumpkins, all you need is a little orange food coloring in your yolk filling.

If you want to make them look a little more authentic, you can use a piping bag to add the filling, but that’s not a necessity. Add a small parsley stem or a chive to the top of each egg to mimic the look of a pumpkin stem.

Ghost Cupcakes

No party menu is complete without some sweet treats, and ghost cupcakes are the perfect option for your next Halloween get-together. These are quick and easy to make since you can grab any flavor of cake mix you want to create your cupcakes.

It’s a good idea to use some different flavors to provide your guests with some options, and different cake flavors provide some different colors once people start biting into them.

All you have to do is add some white frosting to the top to create the base for your “ghost,” and then add chocolate chips, jelly beans, or other treats to make the eyes and mouths. It’s hard to find something that will take less work than these cupcakes, and they’ll be a hit with your guests.

Spiderweb Taco Dip

A good dip is one of the most popular dishes at any party, and this Halloween-inspired addition to your party menu will be the talk of the evening.

Begin assembling this layered treat by placing layers of refried beans, salsa, and guacamole in a clear dish. Using a piping bag, draw spider webs made of sour cream on top of the layers, making them as big or small as you want.

That’s not where the fun stops, though! Consider adding some black olives that can look like spiders, jalapenos, and other toppings to add to the flavor and the look of the dish. While the spiderweb aesthetic probably won’t last long, everyone will appreciate the care that you put into assembling this tasty treat.

Witch’s Brew Punch

Can you even have a Halloween party without a good punch? In the spirit of the season, add a bit of a wicked touch by creating a witch’s brew. If you really want to make a statement with this drink option, consider grabbing a large, food-safe, witch’s cauldron decoration from your local party store.

Making the punch is as easy as putting some green, purple, or orange soda in the pot and adding some sherbet to create a fizzy, frothy concoction.

There’s really not much of a “recipe” when it comes to this drink, but you can add some gummy worms or other Halloween candies to add to the spooky feel. If you really want to turn things up a notch, consider adding some dry ice to make the brew steamy.

Bloody Finger Cookies

Don’t let the name of these cookies deter you. They’re actually a delicious sweet treat that is easy to enjoy while mingling with other guests at your party.

Start by rolling out sugar cookie dough into the shape of fingers. If you want to get a bit “artsy” you can trace lines to look like knuckles in them, but it’s not a must. Press a sliced almond into the end to create the look of a fingernail.

Once your cookies bake, drizzle some red icing or jam over them to make them look like they’ve been severed from a hand. If you want to take the gore to the next level, consider a raspberry dipping sauce to make it even sweeter to taste and more disturbing to look at.

Monster Popcorn Balls

Finally, if you want to make a fun handheld treat, make these monster popcorn balls.

Mix some green food coloring in your marshmallow fluff, and then combine it with your popcorn until you can shape it into a ball. You can make these as big or small as you’d like, but the smaller you go, the easier it will be for your guests to enjoy them without making a mess.

Once the monster popcorn balls are firmly together, add some candy eyes and other decorative items to elevate the look of this sweet and savory treat.