Trick-or-treat! Hosting a haunted house party on Halloween night? There’s so much you can do beyond a bowl of candy for witches, werewolves, and vampires.
Match the evening’s spooky, creative energy by dressing up your table with fun and festive treats. If there ever was a holiday to go outrageously extravagant with your entertaining spread, this is it. Pull out all the stops. We dare you!
Want to assemble a grazing board to make your guests go batty? Our Halloween Cheese and Candy Pairings blog features 10 fang-tastic combos from our cheese expert.
Pumpkin Fondue
An edible jack-o’-lantern will surely charm everyone at your costume soirée! A hollowed-out gourd transforms into a cauldron bubbling with melty mozzarella and a wicked little kick from pepper jack—hang onto those pumpkin seeds for another recipe below. Serve with corn chips, apple slices, celery sticks, or your favorite creepy-crunchy bite.
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Blood Orange Transfusion Cocktail
Count Dracula himself would approve of this bloody fine beverage. Blood orange juice mingles with vodka, simple syrup, and bubbly club soda to make a citrusy sip that will keep the party alive well past the midnight hour.
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Pumpkin Brownies
Pumpkin brownies bring a touch of magic to your All Hallow’s Eve spread, and that stunning swirl effect is deceptively easy to create. Simply mix up your pumpkin and chocolate layers and woosh them together with a butter knife (or magic wand, your choice!). This is the type of festive treat that’s bound to be devoured by small ghouls and grown-up goblins alike.
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Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Ditch bobbing for apples in favor of orchard-kissed donuts that will make your home smell devilishly delicious. A combination of apple cider and diced apples provides a double dose of autumn goodness in these baked treats. Take the batch over the top with a drizzle of ghost-white icing for extra pizzaz.
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Chili Lime Pumpkin Seeds
Remember our pumpkin fondue? Here’s where the seeds come into play! This zesty, spicy snack comes together in under 20 minutes. Not a fan of spicy seasoning? We also have variations like curry, teriyaki, ranch, and cinnamon.
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Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail
A witch’s brew full of Halloween spirit! Fragrant with cinnamon and spice, this bourbon potion balances cozy warmth with crisp apple sweetness for a drink that feels like fall without the fright. Use our signature local apple cider—a Best of Met favorite—for fresh-pressed flavor.
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Pumpkin Butter Mochi
5 simple ingredients are all you need to bake this gluten-free, Hawaiian-inspired twist on pumpkin pie. Mahalo-ween, indeed!
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Furikake Snack Mix
Monsters need munchies, and this furikake-dusted snack mix fits the bill. This recipe is endlessly adaptable—swap in whatever crunchy snacks you have in your pantry. The sweet-and-salty glaze mystifies the taste buds, and it’s just the kind of craveable that will keep a crowd spellbound.
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Pigs in a Blanket
Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf? Pigs in a blanket are a foolproof appetizer that will scare away grumbly tummies. Our take on the classic finger food uses an egg wash sheen and a savory sprinkle to amp up the flavor.
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Rustic Roasted Pumpkin Galette
This stunning galette is essentially a sweet pumpkin pizza—perfect eaten out of hand for a fuss-free group dessert. If you want to get a bit fancier, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a treat that’s spooky good.
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