Think about it — what’s really the best part about any party? The cocktails? The main meal? The lively conversation? Sorry, friends — it’s the snack table. Whether it’s a game day spread at a Super Bowl party or the nibbles and bites that come before a big Thanksgiving dinner, everyone secretly (or not so secretly) looks forward to snacks the most. Sweet or salty, crunchy or creamy; we like to build our parties around the snacks.
Halloween is no exception. We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Halloween snack recipes, from the spine-chilling and macabre to cute and kid-friendly. When you think about snacks, it’s only natural to lean towards savory options.
However, sweet snacks are at the top of our list — after all, Halloween is a holiday that revolves around candy. Simple ingredients such as store-bought jam and pie dough can be transformed into sinfully sweet edible monsters; candy corn is the main ingredient in homemade candy bars; and puppy chow serves as an edible graveyard for creepy crawlers. On the savory side, guacamole serves as the ground layer of a savory cemetery — pita chip tombstones are added for easy scooping.
Guacamole and other dips find their way into plenty of these recipes. And if you really want to increase the fear factor, there’s no shortage of ingredients that you can use to make eyeballs. Mini mozzarella balls and deviled eggs are each adorned with olive irises, and wandering sugar eyeballs can be added to any of these sweet rec.