23 Halloween favorites to get your spook on: Why wait for October?

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Why limit the spooktacular fun to just one month? Halloween is too much fun to cram into October alone, so let’s get the party started early with these 23 Halloween Favorites.

Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts decorated for halloween with frosting and sprinkles.
Halloween Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Ghosts in the Graveyard

Halloween pudding dirt cup decorated with candy and cookies.
Ghosts in the Graveyard. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These adorable dirt pudding cups are too cute to wait for October. Make ’em now and master your ghost-making skills. Plus, they’re a big hit with kids and adults alike!
Get the Recipe: Ghosts in the Graveyard

Candy Corn Fudge

Candy corn fudge squares on a cutting board.
Candy Corn Fudge. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Why settle for regular fudge when you can have candy corn fudge? It’s creamy, it’s colorful, and it screams Halloween from miles away. This is a good one to make before the big night!
Get the Recipe: Candy Corn Fudge

Halloween Candy Bark

Orange pretzel bark with pretzels on a marble countertop.
Halloween Candy Bark. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

No need to wait for trick-or-treating when you can have a whole bark of orange candy! It’s a delicious mess of all things sweet and Halloween-y. Break off a piece and kickstart your season!
Get the Recipe: Halloween Candy Bark

Halloween Pinwheel Cookies

A baking sheet filled with orange and black swirled cookies.
Halloween Pinwheel Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cookies are an explosion of colors and flavors that make you feel the Halloween vibe anytime. Seriously, why wait for October when you can twirl your way into spooky season right now? They’re just as fun to make as they are to eat!
Get the Recipe: Halloween Pinwheel Cookies

Candy Corn Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Three mason jars with candy corn fruit and yogurt parfait in them.
Candy Corn Fruit and Yogurt Parfait. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Healthy and Halloween can go hand in hand, and this parfait proves it. It’s a sneaky way to get the kiddos to eat fruit while still enjoying the Halloween vibes. Start the healthy snacking today!
Get the Recipe: Candy Corn Fruit and Yogurt Parfait

Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars

Two sugar cookie bars with sprinkles on a wooden cutting board.
Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

One big cookie bar decorated with Fall sprinkles is genius and tasty. Enjoy these cream cheese frosted delights now and you’ll be a pro when Halloween actually rolls around.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Sugar Cookie Bars

Halloween Cake Mix Donuts

Chocolate Cake Mix Donuts decorated for halloween with frosting and sprinkles.
Halloween Cake Mix Donuts. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Why wait for October to enjoy Halloween-themed donuts? These are a snap to make with cake mix and can be customized with all sorts of Halloween toppings. Donut hesitate; make ’em today!
Get the Recipe: Halloween Cake Mix Donuts

Candy Corn Cookies

A stack of candy corn cookies on a white plate.
Candy Corn Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cookies have all the iconic layers of candy corn without the waxy taste. Bake a batch today and feel the autumn chills early—plus, they’re the perfect excuse to eat candy corn in cookie form!
Get the Recipe: Candy Corn Cookies

Halloween Oreo Mummies

Mummy cookies on a red plate with eyes on them.
Halloween Oreo Mummies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

You don’t need to wait for mummies to come alive in October; make these Oreo Mummies today! A super easy and fun activity that could be a test run for the Halloween festivities. Plus, who can say no to Oreos?
Get the Recipe: Halloween Oreo Mummies

No-Bake Brownie Bites

A bunch of chocolate truffles with sprinkles on a piece of paper.
No-Bake Brownie Bites. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

It’s like having Halloween in a bite, without even turning on the oven. Super easy to whip up and they can be decorated with all your creepy favorites. Try ’em now; why wait?
Get the Recipe: No-Bake Brownie Bites

Halloween Cake Mix Cookies

Some orange and black sprinkled cookies on a cooling rack.
Halloween Cake Mix Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These cookies are the epitome of easy and festive. Cake mix does all the hard work for you! Try it out now, and you’ll have it down to a science by October.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Cake Mix Cookies

Brownie Cupcakes

Fall brownie cupcakes on a cloth with a cut cupcake on a plate.
Brownie Cupcakes. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

These black and orange cupcakes feature the best of brownies and vanilla cupcakes. Perfect for Halloween without being too cutesy, these cupcakes are as tasty as they are gorgeous!
Get the Recipe: Brownie Cupcakes

Candy Corn Vodka

Two shots of candy corn vodka next to candy corn.
Candy Corn Vodka. Photo credit: Feast + West.

It’s no trick! This Candy Corn Vodka is a total treat fit for Halloween. Infuse vodka with the iconic tri-striped candy to yield a pumpkin-colored spirit worthy of the spookiest party. Use it for shooters, jello shots or cocktails all Fall.
Get the Recipe: Candy Corn Vodka

Monster Cake Pops

Image shows three monster cake pops in various colors against a white background.
Monster Cake Pops. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Elevate your Fall celebrations with whimsical cake pops that embody the spirit of the season in every adorable bite. They’re super simple to make and provide for a great decoration that is as charming in your decor as it is delicious when you take a bite.
Get the Recipe: Monster Cake Pops

Halloween Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Halloween cookies with sprinkles and pumpkins on a table.
Halloween Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Don’t let the ghouls and goblins scare you away from Halloween, give them these deliciously spooky Halloween Sprinkle Sugar Cookies that have a surprise center filling.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Spider Web Deviled Eggs

Eggs colores and cut into half with olives on tp.
Spider Web Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Why wait? Make spooky Halloween Spider Web Deviled Eggs today. They are a perfect scary keto finger food on your Halloween party table. Our regular hard boiled eggs, together with olives, is a great low carb spiderweb idea with Halloween twist.
Get the Recipe: Spider Web Deviled Eggs

Chocolate Ganache Spiderweb Tarts

A group of chocolate spider web tarts on a white surface.
Chocolate Ganache Spiderweb Tarts. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Make your Halloween parties elegant and spooky at once with these No-Bake Mini Chocolate Ganache Spiderweb Tarts.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Ganache Spiderweb Tarts

Halloween Bark

A plate of chocolate bark with spider webs and plastic spiders on it.
Halloween Bark. Photo credit: Renee Nicole’s Kitchen.

Halloween bark is a simple two ingredient treat that adds a homemade touch to your Halloween party or other celebration. Surprisingly easy to make, this halloween candy bark recipe will teach you how to transform dark chocolate and white chocolate into fun spider web chocolate bark.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Bark

Candy Stuffed Cookies

Image shows A person holding up two halves of candy bar stuffed cookies.
Candy Stuffed Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Unveil the enchantment of hidden surprises within each bite, as these Candy Bar Stuffed Cookies become vessels of delightful treasures. This is the perfect way to use those mini candy bars you have at Halloween for a delicious treat everyone loves.
Get the Recipe: Candy Stuffed Cookies

Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes

A group of black cupcakes decorated with black frosting.
Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes. Photo credit: One Hot Oven.

Gloriously dark, these Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes are made with just 7 ingredients that starts with a boxed chocolate cake mix and the magical ingredient that turns these cupcakes black. Don’t wait, try them now!
Get the Recipe: Black Cocoa Powder Cupcakes

Dry Ice Cocktails

A group of beakers filled with different colored liquids.
Dry Ice Cocktails. Photo credit: Feast + West.

Eery and colorful, these Dry Ice Cocktails with a mad scientist vibe make for a fun Halloween party drink. Impress all your guests when you mix Skittles-infused vodka with soda and add dry ice to make it bubble and smoke!
Get the Recipe: Dry Ice Cocktails

Spicy Chex Mix

Spicy Chex Mix with Halloween Candies in a festive bowl.
Spicy Chex Mix. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Spicy and loaded with irresistible and oh-so-snackable Halloween goodies, this Spicy Chex Mix is the perfect party pleaser! Make it ahead – it’s perfect at parties, for midnight scary movie marathons, or whenever you need a tasty and spooky treat this fall!
Get the Recipe: Spicy Chex Mix

Edible Candy Bar Cookie Dough

Image shows edible candy bar cookie dough in a bowl on a cutting board.
Edible Candy Bar Cookie Dough. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.

Experience the joy of indulgence as cookie dough meets the irresistible charm of Halloween candy bars, creating an enticing fusion of flavors and textures. This Edible Cookie Dough is simple to make and absolutely safe with no eggs and heat-treated flour.
Get the Recipe: Edible Candy Bar Cookie Dough

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