10 Spooky Halloween Treats Inspired by Halloween Wars

One cake mix box makes these delicious and creative cake pops with a bloody good twist. This one is a lot of fun with kids, who will have a downright devilish time crumbling, squishing, and mixing the cake into the bowl to make the truffles.

If you’ve got a Bundt pan, this super impressive pumpkin pail cake may make your friends and family believe you were an actual contestant on Halloween Wars. The recipe stacks two cakes and stuffs them with yummy candy, recreating a classic childhood image of trick or treating with each bite.

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With a bit of creative frosting, these mini chocolate cupcakes get a major Halloween twist that anyone with candy eyeballs and a frosting bag can pull off. The recipe includes directions for the cupcakes themselves, but you could always recreate this idea with a box of cake mix in a pinch.

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Looking for some savoury treats this Halloween? Why not pull together a charcuterie board? They’re always a crowd pleaser at parties. Or, they’re also an easy pre-trick-or-treating dinner that family and friends can snack on as everyone gets themselves costumed up.

Candied corn is brought to the next-level with the creative miso-sesame twist in this recipe. We love the umami flavours infused into the classic Halloween treat. You can probably whip it up with things you already have in the cupboard—like popcorn, brown sugar, and corn syrup. It’s delicious on its own, or throw some on top of cupcakes or a sheet cake for an extra festive, Halloween Wars take.

When you want something spooky that’s also savoury, there’s nothing better to break up those Halloween sweets than these cheesy hand pies from Molly Yeh. Make your own pie dough or grab some at the store for an even easier (but impressive) treat that guests will devour.

If you’re looking for a fun activity for kids or an impressive recipe to bring to a Halloween potluck, these spooky s’mores bars are as pretty to look at as they are delicious. Meringue, graham crackers, and chocolate come together to give you all of those campfire feels, without fear of running into Jason in the woods.

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Spook your friends with a creepy yet delicious brain this Halloween. This no-bake strawberry cheesecake looks hauntingly real, and may leave your friends with some nightmares. Top it with fruit syrup to mimic blood and you’ve got the scariest dessert in town. (One that still tastes like you’ve been studying up on desserts, we might add.)

Let your friends see your baking skills with these red velvet cake bites decorated as eyeballs. The bite-size sweet treats can be customized with different colours and details, which makes them even easier if you already have a few things on hand. Your guests will be looking forward to your next culinary creation after you serve this dessert. (Sorry, not sorry.)

These boo-tiful puddings will be a hit at your next Halloween bash. The pumpkin-flavoured pudding makes this dish perfect for autumn, and the ghosts on top will have your friends talking until next Halloween. Don’t forget to take pictures!

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