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Halloween Food Ideas for Kids

By Melissa

on Oct 14, 2024

I love making holiday treats, and these easy Halloween food ideas for kids are the best in my recipe box for fall parties!

My Favorite Halloween Treats

As a mom and food blogger, I’m always excited to share my favorite Halloween recipes that are perfect for spooky parties. This year, I’m focusing on a mix of sweet and savory options that are sure to please both kids and adults alike.

My go-to treats include the adorable Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs wrapped in crispy pastry strips and the irresistible Dark Chocolate Halloween M&M Cookies that combine rich cocoa flavor with festive candy-coated chocolates.

For a healthier option that doesn’t skimp on fun, I love preparing the Easy Halloween Spiderweb Bean Dip, which uses sour cream to create a creepy web design atop a layer of tasty refried beans.

To round out the snack table, I’m adding some no-bake options from my 5 Easy No-Bake Halloween Treats collection, which are lifesavers for busy parents. The Halloween Popcorn Balls are always a hit, combining sweet and salty flavors in a portable, festive package.

For a showstopping centerpiece, I’m planning to create a Halloween Cheese Board featuring an array of spooky-shaped cheeses, crackers, and fruits arranged in a ghoulishly delightful display.

These homemade treats not only look impressive but also allow me to control the ingredients, ensuring a balance of indulgence and not-too-much-bad-stuff for our little monsters.

Easy Recipes for Fun Halloween Food Ideas for Kids

1

Haunted Halloween Gingerbread House

Totally unique Haunted Halloween Gingerbread house that is 100% edible, totally fun to make, and will be the center of any party or Halloween setting.

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2

Spiderweb Halloween Cupcakes

Black velvet cupcakes with chocolate icing topped with edible SPIDERWEBS (!) that are actually made quickly with melted marshmallows! These are sure to impress with little to no skill needed, and they taste great too. 

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3

Halloween Candy Cookie Bars

Halloween Candy Cookie Bars are a fun and delicious way to use up leftover Halloween candy. These bars turn out different every time depending on what candy you add to the cookie dough.

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4

Halloween Popcorn Balls

Halloween popcorn balls made with marshmallows and Halloween candy are a quick and easy festive treat that are fun to make with your kids!

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5

Dark Chocolate Halloween M&M Cookies

Dark Chocolate Halloween M&M Cookies are festive and so quick and easy to whip up! Add them to the list of things you make in October to celebrate all month long. 

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6

Halloween Sugar Cookies

These Halloween Sugar Cookies are such an easy Halloween food idea! As a lover of sweets, I’m of the firm belief that sugar cookies aren’t just for Christmas, and candy isn’t just for Halloween! Celebrate this fun (and sometimes spooky) holiday by baking a big batch of these festive sugar cookies with your loved ones this Halloween season!

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7

Easy Oreo Spider Halloween Snacks

Easy Oreo Spider Halloween Snacks are made with cookies, licorice, and chocolate candies and make the perfect edible craft project.

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8

5 Easy No-Bake Halloween Treats

5 fast, kid-friendly, no-bake Halloween treats that are so easy to make your kids could do it on their own.

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9

Easy Halloween Bean Dip

This Halloween bean dip is the perfect Halloween party food idea! A no-bake recipe full of delicious ingredients that is SO easy to make. A simple sour cream spider web makes it a fun treat to bring along to all your Halloween festivities!

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10

Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs

These Halloween Mummy Hot Dogs are the cutest snacks ever! Perfect for Halloween parties or just enjoying with the family, these festive snacks (reminiscent of pigs in a blanket) only take 3 ingredients and a few minutes to make!

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11

Broccoli Mac and Cheese Recipe

This delicious broccoli macaroni and cheese recipe is a fun take on the comfort food staple – and a tasty way to get more green on your plate! It doesn’t look like your typical mac and cheese with the green color from broccoli, so I like to break this out around Halloween and call it “toxic waste mac and cheese” for something spooky and fun!

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12

Halloween Cheese Board

Fun and festive Halloween Cheese Board made with simple cheese, crackers, pumpkins, and of course, lots of Halloween candy.

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Extra Halloween Party Goodies

Beyond the kitchen, Halloween offers so many opportunities for family-friendly activities that won’t break the bank. My favorite resource for budget-conscious parents is the Cheap DIY Halloween Costume Ideas guide, which has saved us a fortune over the years.

From cardboard box robots to simple ghost sheets with a twist, these homemade costumes not only cost less but also become cherished family projects. We often turn costume-making into a weekend crafting session, letting everyone’s creativity shine.

For those looking for more elaborate options, the Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids and Families collection provides step-by-step instructions for creating everything from adorable animal outfits to clever group costumes that are sure to win costume contests.

Another tradition we’ve embraced is the “Boo-ing” phenomenon, using the Free Halloween Boo Poem Printable to spread joy throughout our neighborhood. This charming activity involves secretly leaving treats and small gifts on neighbors’ doorsteps along with the poem, encouraging them to “Boo” others in turn.

It’s a wonderful way to build community spirit and excitement leading up to Halloween. We’ve found that combining these DIY costume projects and neighborhood activities with our homemade treats creates a holistic Halloween experience that focuses on creativity, sharing, and family bonding rather than just candy consumption.

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