Halloween Finger Foods - MyRecipes (2024)

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Planning a Halloween party should be fun!Keep your next ghoulish get-together feeling that way by taking advantage of our favoriteeasy Halloween appetizerideas to make your table both festive and delicious. Whether you're hosting a dessert party or a trick-or-treat pregame loaded with savory, spookysnacks, there are tons of great Halloween finger foods here to satisfy your every craving. Itdoesn't take much time or effort todress up your go-to apps in Halloween style.

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Severed Hand Pies Recipe

This freaky-delicious treat serves up classic flavors with a Halloween twist. Impress your guests with sweet cherry filling in flakey puff pastry... in the shape of a human hand.

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Chorizo and Caramelized Onion Stuffed Intestines Recipe

Take your Halloween party to the next level with Mexican sausage and onion stuffed "intestines". Store-bought pastry dough makes this masterpiece simple to make and contributes to the rich taste and flaky texture. A cranberry sauce adds sweetness to this salty, savory dish while contributing to the realness of its presentation. This appetizer is sure to be a memorable one!

Candied Bacon Sticks with Garlic Butter Drizzle

Candied Bacon Sticks with Garlic Butter Drizzle Recipe

Sweet and salty bacon wrapped around crunchybreadsticks makes for heaven on a stick. Crunchy, salty, and with just the right amount of garlic to give bacon the upper hand (not that it needs it) these crispy appetizers are the perfect way to get the party started. Thin breadsticks can be found in the cracker aisle at the grocery store, and be sure to use thin-sliced bacon to easily wrap around these breadsticks. Feeling even more daring? Uses these flavorful sticks to stir up a savory-sweet co*cktail.

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Red Pepper Miso Wings Recipe

Skip the cream cheese and pepper jelly appetizer and use the red pepper jelly for something new. These sticky, yet crispy chicken wings take full advantage of the red pepper jelly flavor. The result is a hot, sweet, savory sauce with a vibrant color. Add scallions and fresh basil for an impressive festive-looking dish that is just asking to be taken to a holiday potluck.

Stuffed Pepper Mummies

Stuffed Pepper Mummies Recipe

An adorable take on jalapeño poppers, these sweet pepper "mummies" are stuffed with a gently spicy mix of Mexican chorizo, cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and cilantro.

Pumpkin Madeleines

Pumpkin Madeleines Recipe

Make these sweet little cakes throughout the fall. For Halloween, all you need are some edible eyeballs and a bit of black food coloring to turn them into charming pumpkin ghosts. You'll need 2 (12-mold) madeleine pans to make this recipe. Find them at a kitchenware shop or online.

Mummy Hot Dogs

Mummy Hot Dogs Recipe

If you like pigs in a blanket, you'll adore these halloween-inspired mummy hot dogs! Easy to make and totally kid-friendly, these little guys will be a hit at your party.

Devilish Eggs

Devilish Eggs Recipe

Black and red caviar add a diabolical finish to a party favorite.

Roasted Red Pepper Deviled Eggs

Roasted Red Pepper Deviled Eggs Recipe

Serve these devilishly tasty treats as part of a Halloween feast. Roasted red peppers and paprika give the filling an orange hue reminiscent of jack-o-lanterns, while snipped chives resemble their stems.

Cheddar Witch's Fingers

Cheddar Witch's Fingers Recipe

These ghastly little nibbles are rich with cheesy flavor, and a real snap to make. Prep and Cook Time: 55 minutes. Notes: Keep the dough cool as you work with it to prevent stickiness.

Olive Spiders

Olive Spiders Recipe

Dress up your spooky Halloween table (or your drink) with this fun garnish.

Marinated Eyeballs

Marinated Eyeballs Recipe

A few simple ingredients can do wonders for ordinary olives... you'll be amazed at the flavor!

Zombie Fingers

Zombie Fingers Recipe

Orange nails are so pretty on fingers... and these are nutritious as well!

Rye Tombstones

Rye Tombstones Recipe

Make these tasty little appetizers for parties. They are a truly to-die-for treat!

French Bread Femurs

French Bread Femurs Recipe

Why settle for traditional French bread shapes when a femur bone shape can be so much more fun! The bones are easy to make and even easier to eat!

Monster-Face Muffins

Monster-Face Muffins Recipe

Adding a few frighening features to these easy-to-make muffins will bring smiles to your party guests.

Goblin Dip And Bone Crackers

Goblin Dip And Bone Crackers Recipe

Fried Goo with Dracula Dip

Fried Goo with Dracula Dip Recipe

Just about everyone loves fried cheese sticks. Our version gets a punch of heat from cayenne pepper and cheese spiced with jalapeños. To tame the heat, use plan Monterey Jack (without the peppers), mozzarella or Swiss cheese and either leave out the cayenne pepper or use less of it.

Devils on Horseback

Devils on Horseback Recipe

Finger Food

Finger Food Recipe

Not all Halloween party foods have to be sweet. These frighteningly delicious "fingers" are actually green beans and strips of carrot with an almond "fingernail" stuck to the end with a bit of cream cheese!

Witches' Fingers in Bandages

Witches' Fingers in Bandages Recipe

Take pigs-in-a-blanket to a new level with these scary puff pastry-wrapped witch's fingers. The co*cktail-size franks are the perfect size for an easy pick-up appetizer and you won't even need to serve with dip since each "finger" has red nail polish (ie. ketchup).

Pumpkin Dip

Pumpkin Dip Recipe

Bring out the best of fall's flavors with this super-easy pumpkin dip, perfect for enjoying with fresh apple slices.

Fried Bones

Fried Bones Recipe

These eggroll-inspired treats are a hit with all ages. Like a slice of pizza on the go, these treats a must for your next party.

Knuckle Tips

Knuckle Tips Recipe

These little goodies will disappear in no time! The brown sugar adds just the perfect amount of sweetness to these tasty little treats!

Fruit Swords with Ant Dip

Fruit Swords with Ant Dip Recipe

A few ants never hurt anything...especially when you have a sword to protect you!

Forbidden and Fermented on Toast

Forbidden and Fermented on Toast Recipe

A buttery mixture of brown sugar and chopped walnuts tops sweet apple slices and savory cheese for an elegant appetizer with broad appeal. We used a combination of Granny Smith and Braeburn apples, but use your favorite. Fresh pears are a good option, too.

Red-Velvet Cake Balls with White Chocolate

Red-Velvet Cake Balls with White Chocolate Recipe

Dipped in white chocolate, these red-velvet cake balls are perfect for turning into eyeballs on Halloween. With a steady hand and food coloring, David Burtka paints detailed irises and pupils on each one; for the less artistically inclined, an M and M pressed into the white chocolate before it sets makes for a quick-and-easy creepy alternative.

Monster Eyes

Monster Eyes Recipe

Halloween is dominated by sweets so go the savory route and make these Monster Eyes with simple sausage ball ingredients and green olives with pimentos.