Halloween costumes [1] aren't the only star of a Halloween [2] party — the food is just as important. Sure, you'll have plenty of candy to go around, but with a little extra planning, you can serve up nonlame Halloween treats that will be the highlight of the night. We've got you covered with drinks like Skittles vodka shots, sweets like pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, and heartier fare like cheesy pumpkin dip. Let these essential recipes [3] be your inspiration for your best Halloween party ever.
Butterbeer
Get the recipe: butterbeer [7]
Reese's Martini
Get the recipe: Reese's martini [8]
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars
Get the recipe: pumpkin cream cheese bars [9]
Halloween Puppy Chow
Get the recipe: Halloween puppy chow [10]
Spiderweb Cheesecake
Get the recipe: no-bake spiderweb cheesecake [11]
Pumpkin Mojito
Get the recipe: pumpkin mojito [12]
Reese's Blondies
Get the recipe: Reese's blondies [13]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Get the recipe: pumpkin chocolate chip cookies [14]
Spiderweb Red Velvet Whoopie Pies
Get the recipe: spiderweb red velvet whoopie pies [15]
Savory Pumpkin Custard
Get the recipe: savory pumpkin custard [16]
Skittles Vodka Shots
Get the recipe: Skittles vodka shots [17]
Pumpkin Mummy Cake Pops
Get the recipe: pumpkin cake pops [18]
Black and Orange Bark
Get the recipe: black and orange bark [19]
Pumpkin Goat Cheese Dip
Get the recipe: pumpkin goat cheese dip [20]
Apple Cidercar
Get the recipe: apple cidercar [21]
Candy Cookies
Get the recipe: Halloween candy sugar cookies [22]
Pumpkin Pie Dip
Get the recipe: pumpkin pie dip [23]
Pumpkin Juice
Get the recipe: pumpkin juice [24]
Oreo Eyeballs
Get the recipe: Oreo eyeballs [25]
Spider Peanut Butter Cookies
Get the recipe: spider peanut butter cookies [26]
