20 HALLOWEEN FOOD IDEAS FOR KIDS
As Halloween approaches, I always find myself getting excited about all the spooky fun and festivities that come with it.
One of my favorite parts of the season is planning Halloween food that’s as delicious as it is eerie, especially for kids.
Whether I’m hosting a small party or preparing treats for a classroom, I love to get creative in the kitchen and bring the spirit of Halloween to life with kid-friendly recipes.
Planning Halloween food for kids isn’t just about the treats but also the experience. I adore setting the scene with eerie decorations, engaging games, and a spooky soundtrack to make the day truly memorable.
So, let’s dive into some Halloween food ideas for kids that will make your celebration both fun and frightful!
1- HIGH HAT CUPCAKES
Chocolate cupcakes are a year-round treat, but add some marshmallow “spider webs,” and you’ve got a spooky Halloween treat! Over the top in the best way, these High Hat Cupcakes need to be on your baking list!
2- ZOMBIE CINNAMON ROLLS
These easy Zombie Bloody Intestines Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for the Halloween season! These sweet treats are easy to make in an air fryer or in the oven, and a delicious Halloween breakfast is a great way to kick off the day!
3- Halloween Mini Pizza Ideas
Use this easy pizza crust from frozen dough for creating Halloween Pizza ideas like spider pizza, mummy pizza, pumpkin face (jack o’lantern) pizza, and ghost pizza.
4- HALLOWEEN BAT DOUGHNUTS
Halloween doughnuts! Decked out in its Halloween finest, this batty breakfast features a candy-coated baked chocolate doughnut.
5- Maple Brownie Halloween Spiderweb Cookies
Looking for something cute to make for Halloween that’s fun and festive but not a complete sugar bomb? Look no farther than these whole wheat maple brownie Halloween spiderweb cookies!
6- Halloween Pretzels
A pumpkin. A ghost. An owl. A mummy. These adorable Halloween Pretzels are easy, fast, and fun to make. Halloween is tomorrow? No problem. These chocolate-dipped cuties can be created in no time and are guaranteed to spread smiles.
7- Ghost Meringues
Ghost Meringues are made with only four inexpensive ingredients and simple, easy-to-follow steps. Impress all of your fellow Halloween fanatics with these spooky, fun treats!
8- Chocolate Covered Strawberry Pumpkin Patch
This cute little pumpkin patch dessert is made entirely from chocolate-covered strawberries. Fresh berries dipped in orange candy melts served on a bed of cookie crumbs are sure to be a Halloween party hit!
9- Healthy Halloween Dirt Cups
These Healthy Halloween Dirt Cups are perfect for a Halloween party! Filled with layers of coconut milk mousse and crushed sandwich cookies, this lightened-up spooky treat is gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan.
10- Chocolate Madeleine Mummies
This recipe for Chocolate Madeleine Mummies brings the airy texture of a traditional French madeleine, combines it with the indulgent flavor of chocolate, and makes everything a little more fun with a tasty Halloween design!
11- Halloween Snacks: Mini Hot Dog
I had lots of recipes but this Mini Mummy Hot Dog Recipe was always a hit! Little smokies and crescent dough are transformed into an adorable and delicious treat.
12- Spooky Halloween Chocolate Covered Oreos
Sometimes, it is fun to have a festive Halloween dessert. It is even better when that dessert is super easy and requires absolutely no baking. Dipping Oreo cookies in chocolate isn’t a new concept, but making them a bit spooky is a little different.
13- WITCH HAT COOKIES
Festive witch-hat cookies are a Halloween favorite. These cute little no-bake desserts need just four ingredients & some creativity. Perfect for a costume party where everyone can decorate & gobble them up.
14- HALLOWEEN CANDY BARK
Creamy, colorful Halloween Candy Bark loaded with candy toppings is an easy, no-bake favorite recipe. The scary holiday is known for being a sugar lover’s dream, so why not enjoy it with something sweet, spooky, & fun?
15- Nutter Butter Halloween Treats
These spooky Nutter Butter ghosts and mummies are perfect for Halloween parties or trick-or-treating. All you need are three simple ingredients to make these cute decorated Halloween cookies!
16- MEATBALLS HALLOWEEN APPETIZER
A non-candy Halloween treat that kids will love — Mummy Meatballs are a spooky, fun party appetizer that’s ready in about 20 minutes!
17- COOKIE MONSTER COOKIES
These easy cookie monster cookies are a guaranteed hit with the whole family! This is the blue cookie monster cookies recipe Tiktok inspired, packed with two kinds of chocolate chips, Oreo cookies and chocolate chip cookie chunks, and stuffed with melty milk chocolate!
18- Spooky Halloween Noodle Bowl
Dive into a cauldron of frightful delights with this Spooky Noodle Bowl! Edible eyeballs and ghostly apparitions creep among a purple worm-infested sea.
19- Halloween Hand Pies
These mummy hand pies are a quick and easy 5-ingredient treat perfect for Halloween. Crisp pie crust is filled with berry jam and topped with a sweet icing glaze.
20 FRANKENSTEIN SMOOTHIE HALLOWEEN RECIPE
If you are looking for some healthy drinks for the kids this Halloween, check out this smoothie recipe, which has all ingredients that are easy to find, and all you need to do is mix everything together to create a delicious smoothie.
