Scary-Good Halloween Recipes for a Spooky Night

Halloween recipes don’t have to be complicated to be delicious. These easy Halloween snacks are quick to make, fun to share, and perfect for parties, movie nights, or a spooky game session. From savory bites to sweet treats, they’re a simple way to bring festive flavor to your celebration.

Wrapped Mummy Bites

Ingredients

• 1 can crescent roll or puff pastry dough
• 6–8 cocktail sausages (or veggie sausages for a vegetarian option)
• 1 tbsp mustard, ketchup, or cream cheese (for “eyes”)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut dough into thin strips.
3. Wrap each sausage in dough strips, leaving small gaps for “eyes.”
4. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
5. Once cooled slightly, dot on eyes with mustard, ketchup, or cream cheese.

Witch Finger Breadsticks

Ingredients

• 1 can refrigerated breadstick or pizza dough
• 12 whole almonds (for fingernails)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried herbs (oregano, rosemary, or Italian seasoning)
• Pinch of coarse salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cut dough into strips and roll into thin finger shapes.
3. Press an almond at one end to form a “nail.”
4. Use a knife to make a couple of shallow “knuckle” lines.
5. Brush with olive oil, sprinkle with herbs and salt.
6. Bake 10–12 minutes until golden and crisp.

Ghost Popcorn Cups

Ingredients

• 6 cups plain popped popcorn
• 1 cup white chocolate (melted)
• ½ cup candy-coated chocolates (orange, purple, green)
• 2–3 tbsp Halloween sprinkles
• Candy eyeballs

Instructions

1. Place popcorn in a large bowl.
2. Drizzle with melted white chocolate and toss to coat lightly.
3. Quickly sprinkle in candy-coated chocolates, sprinkles, and candy eyeballs before the chocolate sets.
4. Spread on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
5. Break into clusters and serve.