These Halloween Appetizers and Snack Ideas Will Make the Party (2024)

Good Halloween fare should be fun but also yummy—and, most importantly, it shouldn't take you all day to make! To help you out, we've assembled a (disembodied) handful of easy-but-fun snack ideas into a whole spooky charcuterie board.

Get the recipe for Super-Spooky Charcuterie Board.

Need a last-minute snack/appetizer to fill some bellies before the candy-feasting begins? This five-minute upgrade transforms any pizza into a Halloween party food!

Get the recipe for Ghost Pizza.

These slow cooker meatballs are the perfect appetizers. Let the slow cooker do all the work and get ready for trick-or-treating!

Get the recipe for Slow Cooker Spinach-and-Parmesan Meatballs.

Take a bite of these easy, fun wrapped hot dogs quick — or they'll bite you!

Get the recipe for Hot Dog Rattlesnake Bites.

This fun, festive appetizer is the ultimate Halloween Party centerpiece!

Get the recipe for Scarecrow Cheese Ball.

Easy to make (thank you tube-dough!) and super fun to serve, these crunchy little snakes make a fun party app—or dip them in your nearest cauldron of tomato soup!

Get the recipe for Breadstick Rattlers.

These super quick treats make great tide-me-overs for a kid-friendly Halloween dinner, as well as a great way to get something in their bellies before the candy-gorging commences.

Get the recipe for Bagel Pizza Mummies.

Bring this simple fall-flavored recipe to your next potluck or Halloween party and watch them disappear from the plate like magic.

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Aren't these the cutest? You can make the ridges of the "pumpkin" with a fork and the stem with a little cornichon pickle.

Get the recipe for Smokey Pumpkin Deviled Eggs.

This sweet treat is trickier than your standard kid-friendly fare. Roasted pepitas (pumpkin seeds), herbs, a generous pinch of salt, and a dash of pepper give it a spooky mix of flavors.

Get the recipe for Rosemary-Pumpkin Seed Brittle.

These easy to make, easy to decorate hand pies will be a big hit at any Halloween party.

Get the recipe for Mummy Pumpkin Hand Pies.

Roasted until it's impossibly sweet, acorn squash makes a tasty and seasonal toast-topper for a party hors d'oeuvre.

Get the recipe for Smashed Acorn Squash and Garlicky Walnut Crostini.

These tasty toast-on-a-stick treats can be made on the grill or cooked over a front-yard campfire while waiting for trick-or-treaters on Halloween!

Get the recipe for Toasty Cinnamon Twists.

With white chocolate "bandages" and candy eyes, these adorably spooky banana mummies will be the hit of any Halloween party treat table.

Get the recipe for Banana Mummies.

Impress guests with this crafty Halloween appetizer, which cleverly transforms pumpernickel bread, breadsticks, and cream cheese into a basket, then fills it with a super-simple creamy spinach dip. Serve 'em up with Pumpkin-Shaped Tortilla Dippers, pictured.

Get the recipe for Spooky Spinach Dip in Bread Bowl Cauldron.

Sweet cherry tomatoes are hidden in the center of these mini-meat loaves, offering an unexpected surprise when you take a bite.

Get the recipe for Mummy Meat Loaves.

A bowl of addictive, snack-worthy nuts is always a good idea at any kind of party, and that includes Halloween! The orange-glaze makes these pecans irresistible!

Get the recipe for Orange-Glazed Pecans.

Spin a web of doughy deliciousness with this party-perfect Halloween appetizer.

Get the recipe for Saucy Spider with Hairy Leg Sticks.

Just one bite will have your Halloween guests falling for your kitchen skills.

Get the recipe for "Poison" Candy Apples.

A small peanut butter cookie and a chocolate kiss in the form of an acorn make a tasty and festive fall treat, perfect for tiding hungry folks before the meal.

Get the recipe for Peanut Butter Acorns.