Are you hosting a Halloween party this year? The best thing about Halloween party food is that you can go as spooky and as creative as you like in the kitchen. From eyeball tacos to spider crackers, here are 15 tempting Halloween party food ideas for little monsters, to help you put together a feast fit for a ghoul.
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#1. Halloween Brambrack
No self-respecting Halloween party would be complete without a Barmbrack, with a ring hidden inside.
Most kids love eating this traditional cake and hoping they’re the lucky one to find the ring in their slice. Make it the centrepiece of your Halloween party table.
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#2. Spooky Eyed Buns
These creepy spooky eyed buns make a great addition to any Halloween party table.
They’re essentially rice crispie buns with spooky-eyed toppings, so they’re easy to make — perfect for letting the kids get creative in the kitchen.
#3. Spooky Punch
Being scary is thirsty work, so whip up a spooky punch to re-hydrate your little monsters.
For an extra ghoulish touch, try spooky-shaped ice cube trays, or freeze a food-safe glove filled with water and pop it into your punch bowl for a “frozen hand” effect.
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#4. Ghost Cookies
Sure to be a hit with party guests young and old, our ghost cookie recipe is simple and quick. Once baked, let them cool and have fun decorating them together with the kids.
These also make a lovely party activity — let the kids decorate their own to take home and enjoy.
For more ghostly fun, we also have a great gluten free ghostly bites recipe.
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#5. Frightening Witches Fingers
This Halloween witches fingers recipe makes savoury fingers that are super easy to prepare with just a few ingredients. For extra gross-out appeal, dip them in guacamole to resemble green slime.
Hand them out to party guests (excuse the pun!) and watch them run.
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#6. Pumpkin Orange Cheesecake
You may have tried cheesecake before, but have you ever tried one with pumpkin, almonds, carrot and orange rind baked into the crust? Delicious.
Great for using up the flesh from your jack-o’-lanterns, this pumpkin and orange cheesecake can be made the night before and is a perfect addition to any Halloween party.
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#7. Hot Dog Mummies
For something savoury this Halloween, how about cute little hot dog mummies for the party?
These hot dog mummies are easily made by wrapping hot dogs in strips of shop-bought pastry or dough before baking.
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#8. Monster’s Toes
These lime-flavoured monster’s toes are easy to create and quick to prepare — perfect for making with the kids.
You could make them slightly longer to create monster fingers too.
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#9. Pumpkin Cake
If you like carrot cake, you’ll love this clever Halloween tray bake, which uses grated pumpkin instead of carrot.
Butternut squash works well too, if you’re all out of pumpkin.
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#10. Popcorn Cones
For things that go bump in the night, try our recipe for popcorn cones. A great treat any time of year, but a real winner at parties — bite-sized, eat-in-your-hand finger food with no plates to wash up.
Simple to prepare, these are best served on the day they’re made, though they’ll keep for a few days. We doubt they’ll last that long!
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#11. Eyeball Tacos
Add some spooky fun to your Halloween party food table with gruesome eyeball tacos.
They look fantastic and will warm up your little ones when they get home from trick-or-treating.
#12. Halloween Marshmallow Pops
Treat your guests with these super Halloween marshmallow pops. They only take a few minutes to prepare and look truly impressive on your Halloween party table.
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#13. Halloween Pumpkin Cookies
How cute are these little pumpkin cookies? Using pumpkin puree and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger gives a lovely seasonal taste — children may not have tried these spices before, but they’ll likely enjoy eating them as much as baking them.
#14. Spider Crackers
These fun spider crackers are easily assembled with crackers, pretzels, a cream cheese (or nut butter) filling, and raisins. Perfect for a kid’s birthday or Halloween party.
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#15. Boo-nilla Shakes
How awesome are these boo-nilla milkshakes? They’re pretty simple too — paint ghost faces inside the glass with melted chocolate, fill with a vanilla milkshake, and top with whipped cream. Yummy!
Have you tried any of our Halloween party food recipes, or do you have a favourite of your own to share? Let us know in the comments below.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Halloween party food can I make ahead of time?
Several recipes on this list are ideal for making the night before, including the barmbrack, pumpkin orange cheesecake and popcorn cones. Cookies and cracker snacks can also be prepared in advance and assembled or decorated on the day.
What are some easy Halloween snacks kids can help make?
Spooky eyed buns, ghost cookies, spider crackers and marshmallow pops are all simple enough for kids to get hands-on with — great for turning party prep into part of the fun.
What’s a good savoury option for a Halloween party?
Witches fingers, hot dog mummies and eyeball tacos are all popular savoury choices that balance out the sweeter treats on the table.
How far in advance should I make Halloween party food?
This depends on the recipe — cakes and cheesecakes can generally be made a day ahead, while popcorn cones and anything with cream or dairy fillings are best made closer to serving time.
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