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16 Non-Tacky Halloween Party Recipes That Your Guests Will Love

Halloween? Love it. Plastic jack-o’-lanterns and ketchup blood? Not so much. “Festive” doesn’t have to mean “cheesy” (unless we’re talking about a fall-inspired cheese board). Presenting 16 refreshingly non-tacky Halloween party recipes to elevate your table.

16 Terrifyingly Tasty No-Bake Halloween Treats


1. Pumpkin Soup In Mini Pumpkin Bowls

Orange is the new black.

2. Fall Harvest Quinoa Salad

Show off the farmers market provisions.

3. Pumpkin Spice Caramel Apples

Don’t worry, you don’t have to bob for these.

4. Peanut Butter Candy Corn Blondies

How adults trick-or-treat (thanks for showing us how it’s done, Maria Lichty).

5. Butternut Squash And Bacon Deviled Eggs

Aren’t these the cutest?

6. Candy Corn Surprise Cake

Hint: The filling is the best part.

7. Pumpkin Toast Seven Ways

Variety is the (pumpkin) spice of life.

8. Fig Bourbon Cider Smash

Way classier than witch’s brew.

9. Mini Mason Jar Apple Pies

Sweet tooth = satisfied.

10. Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites

These will keep you going all day (and night) long.

11. Giant Cinnamon Roll

So pretty, it doubles as a decoration.

12. Butternut Squash And Goat Cheese Pasta Salad

A new way to serve up some fall flavors. 

13. Carrot Gnocchi

Actually, let’s just make this year-round.

14. Maple Cream And Apple Baked Brie Board

The only kind of “cheesy” we want on our table.

15. Honeycrisp & Bourbon Spiced Cider

Autumn in a glass.

16. Sparkling Apple Cider Sangria


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