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Most Popular Halloween Recipes

October 24, 2023 2 Comments

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Halloween Recipe Roundup

Sharing Simply So Good’s most popular Halloween recipes today to help you find the perfect Halloween treat for this fun and spooky time of the year.  Enjoy!

Creepy Witch Finger Cookies

Creepy Witch Finger Cookies in a bowl

Creepy Witch Finger Cookies
It's almost scary how perfect these creepy witch finger cookies are as a Halloween treat. Buttery shortbread cookies are easy to make with green dye, and are finished with "bloody" red gel and almond finger nails.
Check out this recipe
Creepy Witch Finger Cookies standing in bowl

No-knead Ghost Fougasse 

Ghost shaped fougasse on a black platter and wood background

No-knead Ghost Fougasse
No-knead Ghost Fougasse is a fun bread recipe for Halloween that's easy to make with a no-knead dough.  These ghost-shaped fougasses are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside for a snack or side dish that is so delicious - it's scary!
Check out this recipe
Ghost shaped fougasse on a black platter and wood background

Spudnuts

front view of stack chocolate glazed donuts

Spudnuts (Potato Doughnuts with Glaze)
Spudnuts are a simple glazed yeast donuts recipe made with mashed potatoes, which makes a soft and tender dough. These melt-in-your-mouth spudnut doughnuts are easy to make with a hint of lemon zest and nutmeg, and are dipped in a vanilla or chocolate glaze for the perfect finishing touch.
Check out this recipe
chocolate glazed and glazed spudnuts stacked on cutting board with donut holes

No-Knead Pumpkin Harvest Bread

baked no-knead pumpkin harvest bread with a cinnamon stem in the middle. white and orange mini pumpkins in background

No-Knead Pumpkin Harvest Bread
This showstopper No-Knead Pumpkin Harvest Bread is made with pumpkin pureé and filled with dried cranberries, golden raisins, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds. Make this surprisingly easy pumpkin shaped harvest bread recipe as a fall treat for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or any special occasion.
Check out this recipe
baked no-knead pumpkin harvest bread with a cinnamon stem in the middle. white and orange mini pumpkins in background

Ghostly cupcakes

chocolate cupcakes with boiled icing piped into ghosts with candy eyes

Chocolate Cake
Moist chocolate cake with old-fashion boiled icing similar to a Italian meringue 
Check out this recipe
chocolate cupcakes with boiled icing piped into ghosts with candy eyes

Chocolate Half Moon Cookies

Wooden board with chocolate cookies with half chocolate icing and half vanilla icing

Chocolate Half Moon Cookies
Check out this recipe
Wooden board with chocolate cookies with half chocolate icing and half vanilla icing

Licorice Caramels
They may look a bit frightful but black licorice caramels are delightful! These homemade Halloween candies are a fun and sweet way to celebrate the spooky season, or enjoy any time of year for a deliciously unique treat. And fear not - this homemade caramels recipe is easier to make than you might think!
Check out this recipe
licorice caramels in a tin cup.

Chocolate Baked Donuts with Beet Blood Glaze 

 

Chocolate Baked Doughnuts with Beet Blood Glaze

Chocolate Baked Donuts with Beet Blood Glaze
Chocolate baked donuts with beet blood glaze are moist and naturally colored from beet puree.
Check out this recipe
Chocolate Baked Doughnuts with Beet Blood Glaze

And of course, if you do make any of these recipes, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! I love looking through photos of recipes you have made.

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  1. Marika says

    October 8, 2021 at 12:30 pm

    Thank you so much for this! I love your recipes! Every email in my Inbox from You is like a ‘Treat’ itself.
    VerY much appreciate all your hard work and efforts!✌️

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    • Janet Barton says

      October 8, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      You just made my day! Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy the recipes.

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