Halloween has always been a big deal in my world—and not just because of the candy (though let's be honest, the mini Heath Bars do hold a special place in my heart!) My birthday is October 29th, so little me would get a school Halloween party, a birthday bash, and then trick-or-treating all in the same glorious week. In my mind? Everyone was dressing up and collecting candy just for ME! Talk about a childhood win!
Now that I’m older (but still deeply committed to glittery costumes and ghost-shaped snacks), I like to channel that same festive spirit into fun, easy recipes that bring a little BOO to the kitchen!
5 Spooky Sweet and Savory Halloween Recipes
Whether you’re planning a Halloween movie night, throwing a party, or just need something cute to put on the snack table, these 5 Halloween treats are the perfect mix of sweet and savory!
And bonus? They’re easy enough to make with the grandkids—or solo while watching Practical Magic on repeat. Let’s dig in!
Spooky Halloween Rice Krispie Brains
These might just be my favorite for sheer Halloween shock value. Shaped like little brains and dyed a gory pinkish red, these marshmallow-y Krispie treats are equal parts creepy and DELICIOUS. I usually plop them on a silver platter with red gel icing for extra drama. The kids think they’re gross in the best way possible, and the adults are always impressed by how realistic they look. Get the recipe
Spooky Oreo Eyeballs
Oreos + pretzels + candy eyeballs = the trifecta of Halloween fun. These no-bake treats are ridiculously easy and deliver big on spooky-cute presentation. Perfect for classroom parties or a Halloween snack board, they’re sweet, salty, and silly all rolled into one. And let’s be real—staring into a candy eye before devouring it is half the fun. Get the recipe
Spooky Green Deviled Eggs - A Halloween Treat
Need something savory to balance out all the sugar? These deviled eggs are tinted green and finished with creepy garnishes to give them just the right amount of spook. They’re always a conversation starter at parties ("Wait, is that an eyeball?!") and surprisingly easy to whip up in big batches. You can even use natural dyes like spinach or matcha if you want to go the all-natural route. Get the recipe
Cookie Monster Popcorn Balls
These blue beauties are the life of any Halloween movie marathon. They’re sweet, crunchy, and bursting with googly eyes and cookie bits—basically everything the Cookie Monster would approve of. I love making these with the kiddos because they can get their hands messy forming the balls (and sneaking bites of cookie along the way, obviously). These treats are perfect for party favor bags or just a spooky snack bowl on the coffee table. Get the recipe
No Bake Cookie Dough Pumpkins
No-bake? No problem! These pumpkin-shaped bites are made with safe-to-eat cookie dough and a whole lotta love. They come together fast and look so stinkin' cute on a Halloween dessert tray. I sometimes set up a decorating station with different colored melts and sprinkles so the kids can make their own jack-o-lanterns. And yes, I always eat the "imperfect" ones first. Get the recipe
Whether you’re going full-on haunted house hostess or just sneaking in some spooky cheer between episodes of your favorite ghost shows, these Halloween treats are a festive way to celebrate the season!
And hey, if you tell everyone it’s your birthday week too, they might even let you keep the first pick of the candy bowl!
