When you're planning a Halloween party, there are so many spooky party themes! You can go with a monster bash, a spider-themed party, or party based on your favorite witch movies! But if you're looking to add a little witchy magic to your Halloween celebration this year, try these witch-themed foods that are sure to put a spell on everyone at the party. Here, you'll find Halloween treats, snacks, appetizers, and even a few Halloween dinner ideas that are wickedly delicious.
To get you started, this list of Halloween foods includes crowd-pleasing bites, like cheesy pretzel broomsticks, a spooky charcuterie board, and jalapeño poppers that look like witch's fingers! Of course, there are plenty of variations on witch's brew, including a poison apple martini and an iced coffee that'll keep you up until the full moon! Serve up a witch's cauldron of chili for the main event, then finish the night with lots of sweet Halloween desserts! There are witch hat cookies, black velvet cupcakes, and a brownie based on everyone's favorite witches in Hocus Pocus. All you need is your witch costume and a witch name for your alter ego to make the party a bewitching success!
Cookie-Coated Caramel Apple
Beware of these spooky apples... not because they're poison, but because they're delicious! The rich caramel and chocolate cookie crumb will also add a dark and moody look to your Halloween table.
Get Ree's Cookie-Coated Caramel Apple recipe.
Sugar Cookie Eyeballs
You'll find zombie eyeballs and other spooky ingredients in a witch's lair so why not make some eyeball cookies for your witch-themed Halloween party? These are easy to make ahead of time thanks to store-bought dough!
Get Ree's Sugar Cookie Eyeballs recipe.
Jalapeño Poppers
Here's a cute idea for a witch-themed party: make these spicy, cheesy poppers and put up a sign that reads: "witch's fingers!" It'll have everyone cackling with delight.
Get the Jalapeño Poppers recipe.
Halloween Charcuterie Board
Keep your party guests snacking throughout the night with this spooky charcuterie board that's so much fun to create! Add some witch-themed props, like mini witches hats and candy eyeballs.
Get the Halloween Charcuterie Board recipe.
"Witch’s Cauldron" Pumpkin Chili
Boil, boil, toil and trouble! This "cauldron" of chili is the perfect meal to serve to any creature of the night. It's even loaded with Halloween flavor thanks to the pumpkin puree.
Get the Pumpkin Chili recipe.
Bacon-Wrapped Dates
You might recognize these devilish bites as "devils on horseback" so they're perfect for any Halloween bash. Plus, they're spicy-sweet and wrapped in bacon. What's not to love?
Get the Bacon-Wrapped Dates recipe.
Doughnut Hole Eyeballs
We're got our *eye* on these candy-coated treats! The best part is that they only take 15 minutes to make!
Get Ree's Doughnut Hole Eyeballs recipe.
Poison Apple Martini
This blood-red drink is made with apple cider, pomegranate juice, lemon juice, and vodka. It's eerily fun no matter what the theme is of your party!
Black Velvet Cupcakes with Raspberry Jam
Instead of red velvet, try black velvet instead! It's perfect for those black magic nights. A little raspberry jam "blood" will really set the mood.
Get the Black Velvet Cupcakes with Raspberry Jam recipe at A Cookie Named Desire.
Witch Hat Cookies
These cute witches hats are made from chocolate sugar cookies and ice cream cones covered in black sprinkles. What's more? Inside each cone is a candy surprise!
Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks
It wouldn't be a witch-themed party without a few flying broomsticks! You can snack on these cheesy pretzel bites while you wait for the trick-or-treaters!
Get the Cheese and Pretzel Broomsticks recipe at Amanda's Cookin'.
Witch's Brew Punch
This big batch punch is perfect for both kids and adults. It's alcohol-free and made from grape soda, lemonade, seltzer, and rainbow sherbet!
Black Velvet Cake
A little less on the nose, this black velvet cake is perfect for an elegant witch-themed dinner party or a Halloween potluck with all your friends. Look for a witch hat cake topper to really make it stand out.
Witch's Brew Iced Coffee Punch
This is not your average cauldron of coffee. The iced coffee is steeped with warm spices and mixed together with vanilla extract and hazelnut creamer. It's perfect for fall!
Get the Witch's Brew Iced Coffee Punch recipe at Sugar and Charm.
Cauldron Cupcakes
These cupcakes look like they're bubbling with green frosting! You can top them with different sprinkles or candies and let your kids help decorate as a fun Halloween activity.
Hocus Pocus Spellbook Brownies
If you've seen the movie Hocus Pocus, you know that the spellbook is spooky and scared. In this case, the spellbook is tasty, too! It's made from an easy one-bowl brownie recipe.
Get the Hocus Pocus Spellbook Brownies recipe at Half Baked Harvest.
Halloween Sangria
The dark and creepy color of this sangria comes from all the dark ingredients: red wine, cherry juice, and pomegranate juice. For the smoky effect, you'll need to use dry ice!
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