Recipes Holidays and Events Recipes Halloween Appetizers 13 Halloween Finger Foods to Make for Your Costume Party By Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher Melanie Fincher is a Birmingham, Alabama–based food writer who covers everything from cooking techniques to gadget reviews. She has nearly 7 years experience writing news and lifestyle content. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on September 3, 2020 Close Photo: SunnyDaysNora Hosting a Halloween party this year? These spooky finger foods are the perfect way for your guests to partake in the fun and food all night, no utensils necessary. Whether you're looking for recipes that are seriously scary, autumn-themed, kid-friendly, or flat-out gross — we've got you covered with grab-and-go snacks and appetizers. And of course the party isn't complete without some boozy punch for the grown-ups. Make your next ghostly get together a frightful affair with these Halloween finger foods. 01 of 13 Pumpkin Dip View Recipe Buckeyemommy Reviewer YOULIKADASPICE says, "Everybody was crowding around this dip, I served it with gingersnaps and oatmeal cookies. I also scooped out the inside of a small pumpkin and lined it with plastic wrap and filled the pumpkin with the dip. It made a great display and it was quite the popular one!" 02 of 13 Halloween Eye of Newt View Recipe JVarriano "Bubble, bubble toil and trouble. This appetizer is commonly known and used but, I have put my own little twist on this recipe," says recipe creator ANGELA O. "It is deviled eggs made to look like the eyeballs of a lizard. It a hit with the kids at my Halloween party. Watch them get eaten up at your party!" 03 of 13 Bloody Fingers View Recipe Sher Sigle Blenz A peanut butter dough is molded around a pretzel stick to resemble a severed finger, and dipped in plum jam for a bloody effect. Recipe creator CanAm says, "These Halloween treats are scary enough and tasty enough for kids to love. They are also fairly healthy and the kids may want to get involved in the preparations." 10 Boozy Halloween Drinks for the Grown-Ups 04 of 13 Pumpkin Hummus View Recipe Snacking in the Kitchen "This is delicious! Will definitely make again. Took to a gathering with kids/adults and everyone loved it...Served with fresh pita bread," says reviewer luv2bmom1. The flavors of fall come together in this sweet and savory hummus made with chickpeas, pumpkin puree, tahini, garlic, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. 05 of 13 Mummy Stuffed Peppers View Recipe barbara This kid-friendly finger food will be enjoyed by all the adults at the party too. Quartered bell peppers are filled with cream cheese, wrapped with crescent dough strips, and topped with caper eyeballs. 06 of 13 Creepy Halloween Eyeballs View Recipe Recipe creator JuliettevanSon says, "If you are looking for creepy Halloween food ideas, try these scary-looking eyeballs that actually taste delicious. You can use them as a cocktail garnish or serve in a bowl as a creepy snack for your kids." 07 of 13 Mandarin Pumpkins View Recipe AllrecipesPhoto It doesn't get easier than this simple snack. Mandarin oranges are topped with a celery stem for a festive pumpkin treat. Recipe creator muschel says, "If you are looking for a fun, healthy Halloween snack for your kids, try these mandarin pumpkins. I've brought them to my kids' kindergarten Halloween party as a treat and everyone thought they were super cute." 08 of 13 Apple Smiles View Recipe Lela Try this teeth-chattering treat made with apple slices, peanut butter, and mini marshmallows. Reviewer Lela says, "My grandkids loved making this recipe. There was a lot of snacking on the ingredients and boisterous laughter! For the little ones, I had to cut the apple into eighths." 10 Fun Halloween Cookie Ideas 09 of 13 Caramelized Spicy Pumpkin Seeds View Recipe AllrecipesPhoto Save the seeds from your pumpkin carving for a snack that will keep people coming back for another handful. Reviewer Joyce says, "These are the best pumpkin seeds I've ever had (and I've been making the seeds for many years). They're sweet with just a little bite from the cayenne. A great combo of flavors. My new favorite!" 10 of 13 The Fires of Hades - Hellish Relish View Recipe bd.weld This relish is not for the faint of heart. Reviewer bd.weld says, "This is a sure 'fire' fix for anything bland. As a lover of spicy heat I left the seeds and membranes in the habanero peppers for that extra punch. For those that don't care for the heat just mix up a batch and toss it on a couple of logs in your fireplace, no matches required." Serve it on crackers for a utensil-free party snack. 11 of 13 Stuffed Roaches View Recipe Tracy Baumann Smith For those who can stomach it, this creepy-crawly Halloween appetizer is made with cream cheese, walnuts, and dates. Reviewer Scooby Snacks says, "I made it but I used full fat cream cheese since I had it on hand and added fresh ground nutmeg and cinnamon for flavor. They tasted great! We could not stay out of them." 12 of 13 Ghoulishly Good Halloween Snack Mix View Recipe SunnyDaysNora This sweet and salty Halloween snack mix is made with corn snacks, cheese crackers, popcorn, pretzels, candy corn, peanut butter candies, and a gooey candy coating. Your guests will return to the bowl again and again for this festive treat. 15 Easy Halloween Appetizers That Always Wow 13 of 13 Halloween Fruit Snacks View Recipe AllrecipesPhoto It's a healthy snack that always watching...and it's ready in 30 minutes! Recipe creator Lola says, "If you are concerned that your kids eat too many sweets during Halloween, try these non-candy snacks. Dried and fresh fruit like apricots, mangoes, and grapes are so much more appealing when they look at you!" Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit