17 Halloween Recipes to Make With 3 Ingredients Or Fewer

These 3-ingredient Halloween treats are as easy as it gets.

2 Minute Cheese Quesadillas

You don't need a fully stocked kitchen to create a festive Halloween spread. In fact, these party-perfect appetizers and desserts require only three ingredients (or fewer) a piece! That's right — it couldn't be easier to throw these easy recipes together at the last minute. From simple and adorable snacks you can make with pantry staples to hair-raising ideas that'll steal the show at your spooky celebration, you'll find a fun new favorite in this collection of our best Halloween recipes made with three ingredients or fewer.

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Pretzel Broomstick

string cheese and pretzel broomsticks in a black bowl
Soup Loving Nicole

Little witches and wizards will get a kick out of these fun "brooms" made out of pretzels, string cheese sticks, and spinach strips.

Related: 15 Harry Potter-Inspired Recipes So Magical You'll Think You're at Hogwarts

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Spooky Spider Halloween Hot Dogs

Spooky Spider Halloween Hot Dogs

"These Halloween hot dogs use crescent rolls to make a spooky twist on pigs in a blanket. Kids love them. Plus, they are an easy snack for a holiday party." —fabeveryday

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Hot Dog Mummies

Hot Dog Mummies with eyes added
Paula

Store-bought hot dogs are wrapped in refrigerated crescent roll dough to create these goofy-looking mummies. The recipe calls for yellow mustard "eyes," but reviewers have had success with everything from sugar to capers.

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Spider Web S'mores

Spider Web S'mores
Photo by magicallydelicious.

Marshmallow fluff is spread over graham crackers and topped with melted chocolate "spider webs." If you don't want to use melted chocolate, recipe creator Jill suggests using piping bags filled with icing.

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Magic Wands

pretzel magic wands with frosting and sprinkles
Angela F.

"Dip each pretzel rod into frosting, not quite half way," says recipe creator WITCHYSPRIG. "Roll in sprinkles to coat the frosting. Abracadabra, you have a magic wand!"

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2 Minute Cheese Quesadillas

2 Minute Cheese Quesadillas made to look like mummies with tortilla strips and eyes
bd.weld

How cute is this festive take on our 2-ingredient, 2-minute cheese quesadillas? Reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar bd.weld cut the flour tortillas into strips and attached candy eyeballs.

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Halloween Fruit Apple Teeth Treats

Halloween Fruit Apple Teeth Treats. Photo by Meredith

Here's a fun, easy, and healthy treat to bring to your next Halloween party. The lemon juice in this recipe is optional, but it's recommended to prevent browning.

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Caramel Apples

four caramel apples on a plate
Phoenix McPeek

You can't go wrong with this classic autumnal treat. Serve these with the basic caramel coating or add your favorite toppings like crushed Oreos, walnuts, or sprinkles.

Related: 16 Caramel Apple Desserts

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Halloween Ghosties

cookies shaped like ghosts
Allrecipes Magazine

In this kid-friendly treat, peanut butter sandwich cookies (such as Nutter Butters) are coated in white chocolate and decorated with mini chocolate chips.

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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

top-down view of pumpkin seeds in a black bowl
Rock_lobster

Don't toss your pumpkin seeds after carving! Roast them with butter and salt to make this simple fall snack.

Related: 8 Ways to Season and Sweeten Pumpkin Seeds

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Mandarin Pumpkins

Mandarin oranges decorated with celery
AllrecipesPhoto

Take this healthy snack, made with just peeled Mandarin oranges and chopped celery, to your child's next Halloween party.

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Easy 3-Ingredient Copycat Butterfinger

Easy 3-Ingredient Copycat Butterfinger
Christina

Melted candy corn mixed with creamy peanut butter makes the perfect filling for these candy bar-inspired, chocolate-covered desserts.

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Chocolate Bar Hot Chocolate

Chocolate Bar Hot Chocolate
House of Aqua

Use leftover Halloween candy to make this cozy, 3-ingredient drink. For an extra touch of decadence, drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.

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Severed Finger Cheese Sticks

Severed-Finger Cheese Sticks on a white background
Shearone

These severed finger-inspired cheese sticks (complete with almond slice "nails" and ketchup "blood") are sure to make an impression at your next Halloween party.

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Creepy Halloween Eyeballs

650 x 405 4565167 creepy halloween eyeballs

"These scary-looking eyeballs make the perfect creepy Halloween snack! They're fun to make with lychees, blueberries, and jam. They also make a delicious garnish on Halloween cocktails." —JuliettevanSon

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Chocolate-Candy Corn Pretzel Bites

bites with pretzels, chocolate, and candy corn
Annie Campbell

"This 3-ingredient recipe has been one of my favorite fall treats for years — the hardest past is just unwrapping the hugs! These salty-sweet bites look cute and creative with very little effort, plus the combination of chewy and crunchy textures makes them absolutely irresistible." —Annie Campbell

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Stuffed Roaches

stuffed dates
Tracy Baumann Smith

These creepy crawlies taste better than they look. Whole pitted dates are stuffed with a delicious mixture of chopped walnuts and fat-free cream cheese.

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More Inspiration

Peanut butter cookies topped with chocolate candy "spiders" with candy corn in the background
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