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30 Easy Halloween Treats for Kids and Adults Alike
They're better than store-bought candy!
The spooky season is right around the corner and that means it's almost time to stock up on outdoor fall decorations, pumpkin candles, and your favorite Halloween candies! But along with the store-bought stuff, you'll also want to gather some Halloween food ideas that you can make from scratch—including these Halloween treats that are perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Here, you'll find recipes for homemade candy, Halloween cookies, and tons of sweet bites with scary designs. Package them up for a cute Halloween gift basket or bring them to your next Halloween potluck. Either way, this list is all treats—no tricks!
If you're making family-friendly goodies for Halloween, you can't go wrong with anything that's both cute and creepy. Think monsters, spiders, witches, and mummies. Try the doughnut hole eyeballs or the chocolate-covered mummy pretzels for something sweet and salty. Looking for a treat that's a little more subtle? The Halloween cereal bars or cookie-coated caramel apples are great for both kids and adults of all ages. And if these Halloween treats weren't enough, you could also check out our list of Halloween cupcakes and Halloween dinners for a night that's both filling and frightful. They're all great for munching on while you watch a scary Halloween movie!
Halloween Chex Mix
It's salty, sweet, and loaded with candy! What's not to love? You'll want to whip up a big batch of this snack mix for your next scary movie marathon.
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Pumpkin Truffles
Don't be fooled! These chocolate-pumpkin truffles look like they came from a fancy candy shop, but they're actually homemade! And the best part is, they couldn't be easier!
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Halloween Cheesecake Bars
Not only are these bars topped with cute and spooky Halloween sprinkles, but they're swirled with pumpkin filling for even more fall flavor.
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Candy Corn Cookies
Cookies and candy join forces in this sweet and colorful treat! It's a great way to use up extra bags of candy corn you may have laying around.
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Pumpkin Pie Milkshake
Grab a slice of pumpkin pie, some vanilla ice cream, milk, and maybe even some rum—and you'll have a sweet and boozy treat that's perfect for the season.
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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
If you were the kid who traded sour straws for Reeses, this recipe is for you! The homemade chocolate covered peanut butter cups are so easy to make.
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Pumpkin Spice Muffins
These light, moist pumpkin muffins are coated in cinnamon and sugar then topped with cream cheese frosting to really satisfy your sweet tooth. Serve this treat for breakfast, snack time, or dessert.
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Ghost Cupcakes
These cute cupcakes will have everyone saying BOO! Each one is topped with a stiff buttercream that holds its shape and mini chocolate chips for the eyes.
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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Give your basic chocolate chip cookie recipe an autumnal twist by adding canned pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. They even have a slight orange hue that's perfect for Halloween.
Pretzel Turtles
Ree likes to make these homemade candies around Christmastime, but they're just as delicious throughout the year, too! In fact, it's a fun alternative to store-bought candy for Halloween.
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Candy Corn Bark
Swirls of orange, yellow, and white candy melts make this homemade bark look just like candy corn! It's a fun twist that everyone will love.
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Cookie-Coated Caramel Apples
The dark, chocolate cookie coating on these caramel apples make them perfect for a spooky Halloween celebration. It also makes them extra-tasty!
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Spider Cookies
To get this creepy, crawly design, use chocolate-covered peanut butter cups for the spider bodies, chocolate-covered peanuts for the head, and black icing for the legs.
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Sandwich Cookie Eyeballs
It doesn't get much easier than this Halloween treat. All you need is green and red gel icing, brown M&M's, and sandwich cookies.
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Homemade Butterfingers
This homemade version of butterfingers is made with a surprising Halloween ingredient: Candy corn! It also has smooth peanut butter and cornflakes for that classic added crunch.
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Doughnut Hole Eyeballs
You can transform store-bought doughnut holes into something totally frightening with this spooky treat. Luckily, it's easier than you might think.
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Spiderweb Bark
This dark chocolate bark only looks sinful, but it's actually easy to prepare. All you need is a toothpick to get the spiderweb design.
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Pumpkin Spice Cereal Treats
You can't have a list of treats without Rice Krispies Treats! This one is flavored with pumpkin pie spice so it's perfect for Halloween.
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Quick Peanut Butter-Chocolate Cookies
Here's a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy: Turn it into an easy cookie! Any refrigerated cookie dough will work.
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Halloween Candy Charcuterie Board
A grazing board is the perfect way to showcase your favorite Halloween candy alongside some salty snacks. Serve it up for a Halloween party or simply a night of watching spooky movies.
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