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54 Fun Halloween Appetizers for a Spooktacular Dinner

These creepy-fun snacks are scary-good and easy to make!

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Ian Palmer

A good Halloween party is all about the decorations. You don't want to just string up some fake webbing, plop some pumpkins on the sideboard and be done. Some of the best decorations are with the food! From surprising cocktails to fun desserts, how you do up the Halloween food is important.

To help you with the snacks and appetizers, check out our list below. We've got ideas from hot dog rattlesnake bites, to bread-dip spiders, and more!

1

Hot Dog Rattlesnake Bites

hot dog rattlesnake bites
Ian Palmer

Take a bite of these easy, fun wrapped hot dogs quick — or they'll bite you!

Get the recipe for Hot Dog Rattlesnake Bites.

2

Scarecrow Cheese Ball

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Ian Palmer

This fun, festive appetizer is the ultimate Halloween Party centerpiece!

Get the recipe for Scarecrow Cheese Ball.

3

Breadstick Rattlers

breadstick rattlers
Brian Woodcock

Easy to make (thank you tube-dough!) and super fun to serve, these crunchy little snakes make a fun party app—or dip them in your nearest cauldron of tomato soup!

Get the recipe for Breadstick Rattlers.

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4

Bagel Pizza Mummies

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Ian Palmer

These super quick treats make great tide-me-overs for a kid-friendly Halloween dinner, as well as a great way to get something in their bellies before the candy-gorging commences.

Get the recipe for Bagel Pizza Mummies.

5

Pumpkin & Pesto Crostini

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Ren Fuller

Bring this simple fall-flavored recipe to your next potluck or Halloween party and watch them disappear from the plate like magic.

Get the recipe for Pumpkin & Pesto Crostini.

6

Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs

smokey pumpkin deviled eggs
Ren Fuller

Aren't these the cutest? You can make the ridges of the "pumpkin" with a fork and the stem with a little cornichon pickle.

Get the recipe for Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs.

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7

Rosemary-Pumpkin Seed Brittle

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Ren Fuller

This sweet treat is trickier than your standard kid-friendly fare. Roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), herbs, a generous pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper give it a spooky mix of flavors.

Get the recipe for Rosemary-Pumpkin Seed Brittle.

8

Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies

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Ren Fuller

These easy to make, easy to decorate hand pies will be a big hit at any Halloween party.

Get the recipe for Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies.

9

Smashed Acorn Squash and Garlicky Walnut Crostini

smashed acorn squash and garlicky walnut crostini
Becky Luigart-Stayner

Roasted until it's impossibly sweet, acorn squash makes a tasty and seasonal toast-topper for a party hors d'oeuvre.

Get the recipe for Smashed Acorn Squash and Garlicky Walnut Crostini.

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10

Toasty Cinnamon Twists

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

These tasty toast-on-a-stick treats can be made on the grill or cooked over a front-yard campfire while waiting for trick-or-treaters on Halloween!

Get the recipe for Toasty Cinnamon Twists.

11

Banana Mummies

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Antonis Achilleos

With white chocolate "bandages" and candy eyes, these adorably spooky banana mummies will be the hit of any Halloween party treat table.

Get the recipe for Banana Mummies.

12

Spooky Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl Cauldron

spinach dip in bread bowl with a bread handle to look like a cauldron and pumpkin shaped tortilla chips
Mark Ferri

Impress guests with this crafty Halloween appetizer, which cleverly transforms pumpernickel bread, breadsticks, and cream cheese into a basket, then fills it with a super-simple creamy spinach dip. Serve 'em up with Pumpkin-Shaped Tortilla Dippers, pictured.

Get the recipe for Spooky Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl Cauldron.

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13

Mummy Meat Loaves

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Jonny Valiant/Woman's Day

Sweet cherry tomatoes are hidden in the center of these mini-meat loaves, offering an unexpected surprise when you take a bite.

Get the recipe for Mummy Meat Loaves.

14

Saucy Spider with Hairy Leg Sticks

breadstick dough shaped into a spider with an abdomen bowl of marinara sauce
Jonny Valiant

Spin a web of doughy deliciousness with this party-perfect Halloween appetizer.

Get the recipe for Saucy Spider with Hairy Leg Sticks.

15

"Poison" Candy Apples

"poison" candy apple coated in black candy with a grinch like paper hand holding the stick
Tara Donne

Just one bite will have your Halloween guests falling for your kitchen skills.

Get the recipe for "Poison" Candy Apples.

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16

Peanut Butter Acorns

peanut butter acorns with a paper cutout squirrel
Tara Donne

A small peanut butter cookie and a chocolate kiss in the form of an acorn make a tasty and festive fall treat, perfect for tiding hungry folks before the meal.

Get the recipe for Peanut Butter Acorns.

17

Meringue Ghost Tartlets

meringue ghost tartlets in a little paper graveyard
Tara Donne

A plate of these will keep tummies from rumbling while you scare up some dinner.

Get the recipe for Meringue Ghost Tartlets.

18

Witch Guacamole

halloween guacamole appetizers
Confetti and Bliss

You don't have to learn a tricky new recipe just to impress your guests this Halloween. With just a few veggie slices, some chips, and your imagination, you can spook-ify your favorite guacamole recipe in no time.

Get the recipe for Witch Guacamole at Confetti and Bliss.

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19

Roasted Pumpkin Chipotle Cheddar Tots

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Half Baked Harvest

These pumpkin-filled tots are the perfect accompaniment to a larger Halloween feast. They're also orange, so they'll fit right in with your decor!

Get the recipe for Roasted Pumpkin Chipotle Cheddar Tots at Half Baked Harvest.

20

Mummy Hot Dogs

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The Salty Side Dish

It doesn't get much easer than these tasty mummies. They require just three ingredients and can be prepared in about 20 minutes.

Get the recipe for Mummy Hot Dogs at The Salty Side Dish.

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