Whether your aim is to spook little trick-or-treaters or entertain grown-up revelers, these Halloween bites are essentially foolproof. From ghost toast to Rice Krispies mummies, we've rounded up 15 ideas that are easy on the effort but big on the impact.
Easy Oreo Eyeballs
The only heat involved in this recipe is some quick candy melting — perfect for a last-minute party bite.
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Spider Peanut Butter Cookies
This may be the most crave-worthy spider you'll ever encounter.
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Halloween Chocolate Bark
Use the recipe as a guideline — customize with your own favorite Halloween candies.
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Halloween Candy Cookies
Here's a gorgeous way to use up M&M's, Skittles, and other eat-by-the-handful candies.
Get the recipe: Halloween candy cookies
Monster Oreo Brownies
Dress up a pan of brownies with Oreo monsters.
Get the recipe: monster Oreo brownies
Ghost Toast
Here's a fun way to start the day with a (sweet) scare.
Get the recipe: ghost toast
Ghost Lollipop Bouquet
The ultimate in foolproof treat prep, keep a few jars of these by the door for little Halloween visitors.
Get the recipe: ghost lollipop bouquet
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Three ingredients, four steps, one awesomely delicious end product.
Get the recipe: three-ingredient pumpkin chocolate chip cookies
No-Bake Chocolate Chip Mummy Bites
Use your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough recipe for the center of these spooky-sweet nibbles.
Get the recipe: no-bake chocolate chip mummy bites
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
The ultimate Fall breakfast (or midnight snack, no judgment) requires just one bowl.
Get the recipe: pumpkin chocolate chip muffins
3-Ingredient Rice Krispies Treat Mummies
Take a shortcut and pick up premade Rice Krispies treats, then you can get straight to the fun stuff.
Get the recipe: three-ingredient Rice Krispies mummies
No-Bake Pumpkin Cookies
No oven required for these healthy(ish) pumpkin-packed oatmeal cookies.
Get the recipe: no-bake pumpkin cookies
Halloween Banana Popsicles
Take a break from the sugar overload with these good-for-you (but still festive) treats.
Get the recipe: Halloween banana popsicles
Peanut Butter Popcorn Balls
Something salty (the popcorn), something sweet (the Reese's Pieces) — this one might take a smidge more effort than the rest, but the results are worth it.
Get the recipe: peanut butter popcorn balls
Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
No one will have a clue about the shortcuts involved in these decadent bites.
Get the recipe: easy pumpkin cheesecake bars