Halloween is here, people! With just a handful of weeks to go, it's crunch time to find a costume and figure out what you'll be doing the night of October 31. Whether you're throwing a Halloween party and still need to figure out a food and drink menu or you need a fun dish to bring to the one you're attending, these quick and easy Halloween snacks are here to help! After all, you don't want guests to be left hangry – that would be frightening. Have no fear! We have some last-minute Halloween snacks that are fast, festive, and tasty AF.
Mummy Jalapeño Poppers
This savory Halloween snack can be made as spicy as your guests want it – just scoop a little or all of the jalapeño seeds out before stuffing these 'mummies' with cheese and wrapping them in store-bought crescent roll dough. (via Brit + Co.)
Deviled Egg Brains
Your party pals will definitely be freaked out by this bite! Red food coloring aids in turning traditional deviled egg filling a spooky pink color. (via Brit + Co.)
Sweet and Salty Healthier Caramel Apples
Made without any processed sugar, these caramel apples require just a few ingredients: apples, maple syrup, honey, cream, vanilla, chocolate, and flaky salt. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Halloween Popcorn Mix
This candy-coated bowl of popcorn loads up on festive accoutrements like candy corn, pumpkins, and Halloween sprinkles. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Halloween Puppy Chow
Add Halloween-themed sprinkles to some classic Chex mix for a spooky seasonal snack. (via Salt & Lavender)
Monster Party Bark
Melt a few chocolate bars with some pretzels, candy eyes, and coconut flakes for a salty-sweet Halloween snack that will be ready in only three minutes. (via Handmade Charlotte)
Halloween Pretzel Bites
Just place small pieces of chocolate on top of pretzels, heat them long enough for the chocolate to soften, then lightly place a candy corn on top. Viola! Simple, tasty treats with a twist – and no tricks! (via Sally's Baking Addiction)
Chipotle Pumpkin Hummus
We don't know anyone who doesn't love hummus. This quick dip can be served with crackers or veggies for a healthy Halloween party snack. (via The Healthy Family and Home)
Halloween Pumpkin Covered Strawberries
If you have some strawberries on-hand, this recipe is made even easier. Just grab some orange candy melts and decorate away! (via Crowded Kitchen)
Caramel-Dipped Marshmallows
Simply dip marshmallows in caramel, then cover them in some cute holiday sprinkles for an easy treat that everyone won't stop snacking on. (via Polka Dot Chair)
Banana Boo Pops
Put a festive touch on the classic frozen chocolate “boo-nana" by giving them a ghostly makeover. The only heavy lifting you'll have to do for this recipe is let them sit in the freezer for a bit. (via Skinnytaste)
Spiderweb Pretzels
Melt some chocolate, then swirl it over pretzel sticks for a spooky spiderweb-like snack. These could be served alone, or on a cake or ice cream. (via Delia Creates)
Halloween Candy Bark
Whether you're using new or leftover Halloween candy, this bark recipe is super simple. (via Completely Delicious)
Apple Kabobs
Buy a package of pre-sliced apples, then dip them in chocolate and caramel for an easy alternative to a favorite Halloween pastime. Plus, they're just easier to eat! (via Home Made Interest)
Candy Corn Fruit Parfait
For a sweet treat that's still healthy, skip the candy corn and cut up some colorful fruit in its place. (via Suburbia Unwrapped)
Sweet and Salty Pumpkin Seeds
For flavors both sweet and salty, these pumpkin seeds can be made in a jiffy. (via This Wife Cooks)
Strawberry Ghosts
Dip some strawberries in white chocolate, then give them chocolate chip eyes and a mouth for these cute and tasty snacks. (via Miss Candiquik)
Tangerine Pumpkins
Peel a few tangerines and place a small piece of celery in the middle to make these tangerine pumpkins. Bonus: these can definitely double as the perfect kid's snack for school. (via Bren Did)
Witches' Brooms
To make these adorable 'brooms,' you'll push a pretzel in the end of a sliced string cheese stick. (via Feel Good Foodie)
Halloween Walnuts
These nutty little guys are the perfect snacking companion for the holiday. (via Culinary Hill)
What are some of your favorite Halloween snacks? Let us know in the comments, and join our newsletter for more holiday inspiration!
Lead image via Handmade Charlotte.
This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.