Halloween parties call for easy-to-manage treatslike these flavor-packed bites.
So, when you’re planning your Halloween party menu this year, think small.
We love the mini size and the easy-to-make spiced speculoos cookie crust.
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Crushed crystallized ginger garnishes each pie for a little extra pizzazz.
Serve with a “bloody” marinara sauce orred pepper dip.
The speculoos cookie crust is met with a swirl of pumpkin spice and regular cheesecake filling.
Jennifer Causey
The result is two dozen of these delicious on-theme bars that will have everyone at the party talking.
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
These pumpkin sugar cookies were made to be eaten on Halloween.
Easily make this into a fun party activity by letting guests ice and decorate their own cookies.
Victor Protasio
The best part is you only need 20 minutes and four ingredients to throw them together.
Serve with cocktail picks for easy eating.
Between the spiced pumpkin cookies is a big dollop of cream cheese icing.
Greg DuPree
Cinnamon Spiced Pumpkin Muffins
Pumpkin-spiced anything will be a hit for Halloween.
Whip up some cream cheese frosting to make these muffins a bit more dessert-like.
The recipe starts with store-bought pizza dough to make assembling the sheet pan pizza a snap.
Grace Elkus
Mini-Twice Baked Loaded Potatoes
Using mini potatoes makes these cheesy, bacony bites finger food-friendly.
Double the recipe for a crowd because these are going to go fast.
All that’s left to do is caramelize onions, create a cream mixture, and assemble.
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Plus, if there are any vegetarians coming to your party, these calzones are vegetarian.
It starts with a foundation of butter crackers topped with chopped pecans and walnuts and an espresso-chocolate-sugar-butter syrup.
Then, butterscotch and chocolate chips top it all off and create a gorgeous marbled effect.
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A quick sprinkling of flaky salt balances the sweet richness.
Rosemary-Honey Prosciutto Crisps
Give your Halloween charcuterie board a little extra wow with these easy-to-make treats.
Simply bake prosciutto until it’s crispy, then brush with a warm honey and rosemary syrup.
Grace Elkus
You’ll just need 35 minutes of prep time to get these done.
Pumpkin Seeds
Don’t toss the pumpkin seeds when you’re done withcarving your pumpkin!
All it takes is a few ingredients to turn them into a tasty little Halloween party snack.
Victor Protasio
You just need popcorn, butter, and marshmallows to get the job done.
These deviled eggs get a little extra kick from cayenne instead of the typical paprika.
Plus, they’re much healthier than your average fried chicken tenders since they are baked in the oven.
Grace Elkus
Serve with a bowl of tortilla chips for easy dipping.
Malted Chocolate Brownies
This brownie recipe uses one of your favorite Halloween candies: Whoppers!
The malted milk balls are chopped up and added to the batter for texture.
Victor Protasio
You’ll also use malted milk powder in the batter, which brings out a caramelly, sweet flavor.
Like Halloween magic, they’re ready in just 10 minutes.
Pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice bring autumnal flavor to each bite.
Greg DuPree
The cream cheese icing is rich and lush and topped with candy corn.
Feel free to swap or alternate the candy corn with similar pumpkin candies.
Mini Smores Cookie Cups
Can’t gather around a fire to make s’mores this Halloween?
A marshmallow and a Hershey’s kiss tops a soft graham cracker cookie.
You’ll get 48 of these goey cookies out of this recipe.
Victor Protasio
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