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18 ridiculously easy Halloween recipes for kids to make before Trick or Treating. This is a great way to encourage your kids to have some fun in the kitchen this fall!
I love to have a festive and fun family dinner during the Halloween season, but Trick or Treat night can be a little bit . . . tricky.
The kids are so excited to get out in their costumes, the last thing they want is dinner.
I usually plan a fun dinner for the night before Halloween. My kids are still in the mood and it is close enough to the actual holiday, we can slow down and enjoy the meal a little more.
The focus doesn't have to be on complicated recipes, sometimes it's just as easy as adding a few fun party plates and straws to dress things up a bit:
Then pick a few silly, whimsical, Halloween recipes for the kids to try making all on their own while you decorate the table.
From sweet breakfast treats to easy Halloween desserts to healthy dinner ideas and sides, you're sure to find something to make your spooky feast simply perfect.
Easy Halloween Recipes for Kids
Halloween is the perfect time to invite little chefs into the kitchen with you. These easy Halloween recipes for kids to make for the party or a special family dinner are sure to put a smile on their faces.
Easy Spider Donuts
These easy Halloween breakfast treats are made with storebought donuts and a few easy decorations from the baking aisle. Get 10 more Halloween donut ideas here, too!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels
This easy no bake recipe is perfect for kids who can operate the microwave, they'll have so much fun adding the sprinkles to their creation!
Caramel Pumpkin Spice Cheerios Bars
Grab a box of the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Cheerios for this easy no bake Halloween treat recipe.
Harry Potter Chocolate Frogs
Harry Potter fans will love making these DIY chocolate frogs with four filling variations. Only minutes to prep and they turn out so cute.
Caramel Apple Pizza
Buy prepared sugar cookie dough and this simple Halloween dessert pizza comes together in a snap. Help younger kids chop the ingredients and then let them top and decorate the caramel apple pizza.
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Quesadilla Mummies
A super-easy dinner idea for before the kids head out for Trick or Treat. These adorable queadilla mummies would be perfect for little chefs.
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Jack-O-Lantern Mac and Cheese Cups
Sometimes all you need is a good presentation for a tasty recipe to be holiday ready. Let kids make their favorite mac and cheese and decorate these easy cups.
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Mummy Pizza
Kids LOVE to top homemade mini pizzas. Making them look like mummies? Even better!
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Easy Monster Sandwich
Mix and match the sandwich fillings to make a monster your kids will love.
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Crunchy Mummies
A great way to add a little veggie to the Halloween dinner table, these crunchy mummies are so cute.
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Easy Spider Crackers
Perfect for even preschoolers to help make for the Halloween party or read aloud time snack.
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Cheese Pumpkins & Cats
Perfect for the tiniest of kitchen helpers. A simple cookie cutter and a slice of cheese is all you need!
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Clementine Pumpkins
For kids who prefer to color than cook, let them decorate a whole "patch" of clementine pumpkins.
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Silly Apple Bites
Googly eyes make EVERYTHING better. But those strawberry tongues? Hysterical.
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Veggie Skeleton
Like a puzzle, but with veggies. This adorable veggie skeleton is sure to entice young kids to taste test some new veggies.
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Frankenstein Fruit & Veggie Cups
Another easy presentation win. Let the kids decorate and fill these Frankenstein heads.
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Candy Corn Fruit Cups
A deliciously sweet treat that is still healthy for the kids this Halloween. Let them assemble and decorate!
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Cheese Broomsticks
A Halloween snack classic. Let kids use a clean kitchen scissors if you don't feel comfortable with a knife yet!
More Halloween Activities for Kids
Don't miss these festive favorites your kids will love to help make!
- Vampirina Sugar Cookies
- 21 Harry Potter Snacks for Movie Night
- Easy Halloween Snacks for Movie Night
- Host a Fall Reading Picnic
More Recipes for Kids
Get all the best tips for cooking with kids here:
- Cooking with Kids
