13 Eerie Halloween Finger Food Ideas
If you’re hosting a Halloween party and need ideas for spooky snacks, I’ve shared 13 frightful but fun Halloween finger food ideas that are both tasty and Instagram-worthy.
Besides the eerie presentation, these food items are all about flavours.
These fall appetizers are also ridiculously easy to whip up, in case you are running short on time.
Your guests, mainly kids will gobble them up in no time.
These savory bites and sweet treats can also be served during your family time, or at Halloween themed classroom event, Summerween parties and even to trick or treaters.
But that’s not all along with this post you’ll also get access to 3 free printables, a recipe card, weekly meal planner and grocery list.
Sweet & Savory Halloween Finger Foods
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Mummy Dogs Recipe
Wrapped in flaky crescent dough and baked to golden perfection, these little mummies are both spooky and delicious! Cooking and Prep Time: 30 – 40 minutes, Serves 8.
| Ingredients: |
| 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (or crescent dough sheet) | 16 Candy eyes |
| 8 Hot dogs or mini sausages | Mustard, ketchup, or cream cheese |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) for 10 mins and put parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Unroll the crescent dough and slice it into thin strips (about 1/4 inch wide).
- Take one hot dog and start wrapping it with the dough strips, use crisscross the strips for a “bandage” look and remember to leave gaps at the to place the eyes.
- After wrapping bake the hot dogs for 13–15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly, then add candy eyes using a dab of mustard, ketchup, or cream cheese to stick them on.
Witch Finger Breadsticks
Crispy, gnarled breadsticks shaped like witch fingers, complete with “fingernails”. Perfect for dipping in marinara sauce. Cooking and Prep Time: 30 mins Makes: 12 to 16 fingers
| Ingredients: |
| 1 can refrigerated breadstick dough (or pizza dough or crescent dough) | 1 egg (for egg wash) |
| Whole almonds (blanched or raw) | Marinara sauce (optional) |
| Spices like, garlic powder, rosemary, or Italian seasoning (optional) |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) for 10-15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the dough and cut dough into 12–16 equal strips.
- Roll each into a rope about the size and thickness of a finger, then pinch in two places to create knuckle joints.
- Add the fingernails by pressing an almond into one end of each breadstick.
- To make gorier, you could add a bit of marinara sauce under the almond before baking.
- Beat the egg and lightly brush each breadstick.
- Optional: Sprinkle with garlic powder or herbs for extra flavor.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly, then serve with warm marinara sauce or ketchup.
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Mini Spider Pizzas
Creepy little pizzas topped with olive spiders. Super easy to make, you can engage your kids as well. Cooking and Prep Time: 30-40 mins, Makes 6- 8 mini pizzas.
| Ingredients: |
| 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or mini naan/pita breads or pizza dough rounds) | Black olives |
| 1/2 cup pizza sauce | Pepperoni or veggies under the cheese (optional) |
| 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) for at least 10–15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the base by flattening biscuit dough or arrange your mini pizza bases on the baking sheet.
- Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce over each base and Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and crust is golden.
- Make the spiders by cutting 1 whole black olive lengthwise for the spider body, while slice another olive into 8 thin legs.
- Once your mini pizzas are cooled slightly, arrange your olive spider around it or on top of it.
Monster Sliders
Try these Halloween party hit! Mini monster burgers with cheesy “teeth” and olive “eyeballs.” Cooking and Prep Time: 1 Hour, Serves: 8
Image source: The Farm Girl Gabs
| Ingredients: |
| 8 mini slider buns | Lettuce, tomato slices, ketchup, mustard (optional) |
| 8 small burger patties | 16 green olives with pimentos (for eyes) |
| 4 slices cheddar or American cheese (cut into jagged “teeth” shapes) | 8 toothpicks |
Instructions:
- Grill or cook the burger patties about 3–4 minutes per side depending on size, until fully done.
- Cut the cheese slices into triangle shape to make the monster teeth.
- If you are using veggies, place lettuce and tomato (or veggies of your choice on a bun, you could also use some mayo and ketchup here.
- Then, place the cooked patties and put 2 triangle-shaped cheese slices, depicting 2 monster teeth.
- Finally put the top bun and add monster eyes, by inserting two round-cut olives on a toothpick into the top of each slider.
Cheesy Broomsticks
A quick, no-bake Halloween snack made with string cheese, pretzel sticks, and chives. They’re take just minutes to put together! Prep Time: 20 minutes Makes: 12 sticks
| Ingredients |
| 6 string cheese sticks | Fresh chives (or green onion strips) |
| 12 thin pretzel sticks |
Instructions:
- Cut each string cheese stick in half to make 12 short pieces.
- Fray the ends of each piece by gently pulling it apart lengthwise about halfway up, to create the bristles of a broom.
- Insert a pretzel stick into the top of the un-frayed end of each cheese piece to make the broom handle.
- Tie a chive around the top and serve.
Intestine Calzone
A twisted, coiled calzone filled with savory meats and cheese, baked to look like a squiggly intestine, with marinara sauce. Cooking and Prep time: 1 Hour, Serves: 8-10
Image Source: lemonblossoms.com
| Ingredients |
| 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade) | 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning |
| 1/2 lb ground sausage | 1/2 cup marinara sauce (plus extra for serving) |
| 1/2 cup ricotta cheese | 1 egg (for egg wash) |
| 1 cup shredded mozzarella | Red food coloring or extra sauce for gory effect. (optional) |
| 1/4 cup grated Parmesan |
Instructions: Cook the filling first
- Place a skillet over medium heat and add the sausage.
- Cook for about 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon as it browns. Stir occasionally until the sausage is fully cooked and no longer pink.
- Once done, carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Let cool slightly, then mix with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and marinara sauce.
Roll out dough:
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle (~10×14 inches).
- Spoon the sausage and cheese filling down the center of the rolled-out dough, forming a long log.
- Leave about 1 to 2 inches of space along the edges so you can fold and seal the dough easily.
Shape the calzone:
- Fold the dough over the filling lengthwise like a log and pinch the seams closed.
- Gently twist and coil the stuffed dough into a loose, squiggly shape, like the intestines.
- Drizzle extra marinara sauce for a raw, bloody look (optional)
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) for at least 10–15 minutes. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Stuffed Date Roaches
This Halloween finger food recipe is so easy to make, it’s sweet and savory and looks very unsettling but tastes amazing. Prep Time: 20 minutes Makes: 20–24 stuffed date
| Ingredients: |
| 20–24 Medjool dates (pitted or whole) | 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) |
| 1/2 cup cream cheese (or goat cheese) | Dark chocolate or drizzle for the finishing touch. (optional) |
Instructions:
- Prep the dates by gently open it along its seam, if not already pitted.
- Stuff the dates with about 1 tsp of cream cheese into each date, you can also put some crush walnut or pecans along with the cream cheese.
- Gently press the date close the dates to keep the filling visible and for a shiner finish you can drizzle with a bit of honey or chocolate.
Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats
Classic Rice Krispies treats with a spooky makeover! Prep Time: 15 minutes Cool Time: 30 minutes
Makes: About 12 squares
Image Source: crayonsandcravings.com
| Ingredients |
| 3 tbsp unsalted butter | Green food coloring |
| 4 cups mini marshmallows | 1 1/2 cups of melted chocolate |
| 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal | Candy eyes |
Instructions:
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
- Add green food coloring and stir until the color is even.
- Remove from heat and mix in the rice krispies until fully coated.
- Transfer and spread the mixture into the butter greased pan with a spatula
- Cut into rectangles. Each one will be a Frankenstein “head.”
- Dip the tops of each treat in melted chocolate for hair.
- Press on candy eyes while use melted chocolate in a piping bag to draw mouths, stitches, and brows.
- Optional: Stick mini marshmallows or cut Tootsie Rolls into the sides for “neck bolts.”
Bloody Eyeball Cake Balls
These cake balls look like bloodshot eyeballs and are a great addition to Halloween dessert trays. Prep Time: 30 minutes Chill Time: 1–2 hours Cook Time (if baking cake from scratch or mix): ~30 minutes Makes: About 24 cake balls
Image Source: veenaazmanov.com
| Ingredients |
| 1 box cake mix (any flavor) or use homemade cake. | Candy eyeballs |
| 1/2 to 3/4 cup frosting (vanilla or cream cheese) | Red food coloring |
| 1 bag white candy melts or white chocolate | Toothpick |
Instructions:
- Bake cake according to box or recipe. Let it cool completely.
- Crumble cake into a large bowl. Mix in frosting a little at a time until the mixture holds together like dough.
- Shape into balls about 1 to 1.5 inches wide.
- Chill in freezer for 1 hour or fridge for 2 hours until firm.
- Melt white candy melts according to package directions.
- Dip cake balls into the melted coating, covering completely. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Before they set, press a candy eyeball into the center of each one.
- Add bloodshot veins, by using red gel or a toothpick dipped in red food coloring to draw squiggly lines.
- Place the cake balls in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes to set.
- Serve once the coating is dry to the touch.
Witch Hat Cupcakes
These no-fuss Witch Hat Cupcakes are adorable, colorful, and super simple to make. Cooking and Prep Time: 40 mins Makes: 12 cakes
Image Source: homemadehooplah.com
| Ingredients: |
| Cupcakes (homemade or store-bought) | Oreo cookies |
| Green and orange frosting | A pack of Hershey’s Kisses |
Instructions:
- Add a swirl of green frosting on each cupcake.
- Gently press an Oreo cookie onto the center of the frosting.
- Place a Hershey’s Kiss on top of each cookie
- Use orange frosting to pipe a small ring around the base of the Hershey’s Kiss and add sprinkles.
Final Word on Halloween Finger Foods
I hope you found something spooky and snackable to serve up this Halloween! Go for the cute and creepy, or the downright gross-looking food items (hello stuffed roaches!).
Pick one or two if you’re short on time or create a full spread of gory, ghostly bites. No matter how simple or over-the-top you make it, have fun with your creativity. Happy Halloween!
Before leaving, do grab your freebies!
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