Halloween is full of fun and tasty food. Kids love snacks that look spooky and taste sweet or savory. These 17 fun and easy Halloween recipes for kids are perfect for parties or school treats.
Every recipe is simple, quick and made with easy ingredients. Let’s make Halloween extra special this year!
1. Donut Hole Eyeballs
2. Mummy Hot Dogs
These mummy hot dogs are spooky and tasty snacks.
Ingredients:
- 8 hot dogs
- 1 can crescent dough
- Mustard or ketchup for eyes
Steps:
- Wrap dough strips around each hot dog.
- Bake at 375°F for 12 minutes.
- Add dots of mustard for eyes.
Tips:
Leave space for the “face” when wrapping.
Nutrition:
Calories: 200 kcal | Protein: 7g | Fat: 10g
3. Ghost Bananas
These banana ghosts are healthy and cute.
Ingredients:
- 2 bananas
- Mini chocolate chips
- 4 popsicle sticks
Steps:
- Peel bananas and cut in half.
- Stick them on popsicle sticks.
- Add chocolate chips for eyes and mouth.
Tips:
Freeze for a cool Halloween treat.
Nutrition:
Calories: 90 kcal | Sugar: 12g | Fiber: 2g
4. Witch Hat Cookies
Fun and sweet cookies that look like witch hats!
Ingredients:
- Chocolate cookies
- Chocolate kisses
- Orange icing
Steps:
- Place icing on each cookie center.
- Press chocolate kiss on top.
- Let it set for 10 minutes.
Tips:
Add candy stars for decoration.
Nutrition:
Calories: 130 kcal | Fat: 5g | Sugar: 10g
5. Spider Sandwiches
Savory little sandwiches that look like spiders.
Ingredients:
- Bread slices
- Peanut butter or cheese spread
- Pretzel sticks
- Raisins
Steps:
- Cut bread into circles.
- Spread filling and close sandwich.
- Stick pretzels as legs.
- Add raisins for eyes.
Tips:
Use cookie cutters for clean circles.
Nutrition:
Calories: 160 kcal | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g
6. Jack-O’-Lantern Quesadillas
Cheesy quesadillas shaped like pumpkins.
Ingredients:
- 4 tortillas
- ½ cup shredded cheese
- Butter
Steps:
- Cut pumpkin faces on two tortillas.
- Place cheese on full tortilla.
- Top with face tortilla.
- Cook in pan until golden.
Tips:
Use orange cheese for more color.
Nutrition:
Calories: 210 kcal | Protein: 8g | Fat: 9g
7. Monster Popcorn
Colorful and crunchy snack for Halloween parties.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups popcorn
- ½ cup white chocolate
- Candy eyes
- Food coloring
Steps:
- Melt chocolate and add color.
- Mix with popcorn.
- Add candy eyes.
- Let cool before eating.
Tips:
Use green color for a monster look.
Nutrition:
Calories: 120 kcal | Carbs: 18g | Fat: 5g
8. Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
Soft and chewy rice treats shaped like pumpkins.
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cups rice cereal
- 1 bag marshmallows
- Orange food color
- Mini green candies
Steps:
- Melt butter and marshmallows.
- Add color and mix cereal.
- Shape into balls.
- Press a green candy on top.
Tips:
Grease your hands to shape easily.
Nutrition:
Calories: 140 kcal | Sugar: 11g | Fat: 4g
9. Bat Brownies
Chocolatey bats that fly off the plate!
Ingredients:
- 1 box brownie mix
- Chocolate cookies
- Candy eyes
Steps:
- Bake brownies and cut into rectangles.
- Break cookies in half for wings.
- Stick wings and eyes with icing.
Tips:
Cool brownies before decorating.
Nutrition:
Calories: 190 kcal | Fat: 8g | Sugar: 15g
10. Bloody Finger Hot Dogs
Creepy hot dogs that look like fingers!
Ingredients:
- 8 hot dogs
- Ketchup
- Hot dog buns
Steps:
- Cut small nail shapes on tips.
- Boil for 5 minutes.
- Place in buns and add ketchup “blood.”
Tips:
Score small lines for knuckles.
Nutrition:
Calories: 250 kcal | Protein: 9g | Fat: 11g
11. Spider Web Pizza
Mini pizzas with a spooky web design.
Ingredients:
- Mini pizza bases
- Tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Black olives
Steps:
- Spread sauce on base.
- Add cheese in web shape.
- Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
- Add olive “spiders.”
Tips:
Use string cheese for neat webs.
Nutrition:
Calories: 230 kcal | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g
12. Ghost Strawberries
Sweet ghosts made from strawberries and white chocolate.
Ingredients:
- 10 strawberries
- ½ cup white chocolate
- Mini chocolate chips
Steps:
- Melt chocolate.
- Dip strawberries fully.
- Add chocolate chip eyes.
Tips:
Dry strawberries before dipping.
Nutrition:
Calories: 100 kcal | Sugar: 12g | Fat: 4g
13. Witch’s Broomsticks
A savory snack shaped like little brooms.
Ingredients:
- Pretzel sticks
- Cheese strings
- Chives
Steps:
- Cut cheese strings in half.
- Slice ends to look like brooms.
- Insert pretzel as handle.
- Tie chive around cheese.
Tips:
Keep in fridge before serving.
Nutrition:
Calories: 80 kcal | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g
14. Monster Cupcakes
Colorful cupcakes with silly monster faces.
Ingredients:
- 6 cupcakes
- Frosting (various colors)
- Candy eyes
Steps:
- Frost cupcakes with bright colors.
- Add candy eyes.
- Use icing for monster mouths.
Tips:
Mix colors for fun monster styles.
Nutrition:
Calories: 210 kcal | Sugar: 18g | Fat: 9g
15. Skeleton Veggie Tray
A healthy snack tray shaped like a skeleton.
Ingredients:
- Carrots, cucumbers, celery, bell peppers
- Cherry tomatoes
- Ranch dip
Steps:
- Arrange veggies in a skeleton shape.
- Use dip bowl for the head.
- Add tomatoes as joints.
Tips:
Use a photo as a guide.
Nutrition:
Calories: 60 kcal | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin C: High
16. Candy Corn Parfaits
Layered dessert that looks like candy corn.
Ingredients:
- Vanilla pudding
- Orange jelly
- Whipped cream
Steps:
- Add orange jelly to a glass.
- Add pudding on top.
- Finish with whipped cream.
Tips:
Use clear cups for best look.
Nutrition:
Calories: 150 kcal | Sugar: 17g | Fat: 5g
17. Pumpkin Deviled Eggs
Savory eggs that look like tiny pumpkins.
Ingredients:
- 6 boiled eggs
- 3 tbsp mayo
- Paprika
- Chives
Steps:
- Cut eggs in half.
- Mix yolks with mayo and paprika.
- Fill whites with mix.
- Add chive on top as stem.
Tips:
Use fork to make pumpkin lines.
Nutrition:
Calories: 90 kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g
FAQs about 17 Fun and Easy Halloween Recipes for Kids
1. Can kids help make these Halloween recipes?
Yes! Most recipes are safe and easy for kids to help with.
2. How early can I make these treats?
You can make them 1–2 days before Halloween and keep them in the fridge.
3. What’s the healthiest Halloween snack?
Ghost bananas or fruit spiders are the healthiest options here.
4. How can I make spooky food without using food coloring?
Use natural colors from beet juice, spinach, or berries.
5. Can I serve these at a school party?
Yes! These Halloween recipes are perfect for school treats or parties.
Final Thoughts
These 17 Halloween recipes are fun and easy for kids. They make parties spooky, sweet, and full of joy. From scary donuts to monster cupcakes, every dish is simple to make. Try these Halloween ideas and enjoy a fun time with your family!
Hi, I’m Emily Grace! I love cooking simple, tasty food that brings people together. On Bite Dive, I share easy recipes, fun food tips, and ideas to make every meal special. My kitchen is my happy place, and I’m so excited to share it with you!