Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, heading to a girls’ night in, or just want a festive bite to go with your glass of wine while bingeing spooky movies, these recipes are here for it! They’re easy, crowd-pleasing, and require zero culinary witchcraft.
And the best part? You can grab everything you need at Giant Eagle. Whether you’re team grocery delivery, curbside pickup, or “I’ll just run in real quick,” Giant Eagle makes it easy to stock up on everything you need for your Halloween spread.
Here are a few of our favorite spooky snack ideas—and if you’re still feeling festive, Giant Eagle has plenty more Halloween-ready recipes right here.
BOOschetta
A little fancy, a little spooky, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
You’ll need:
- 1 baguette, sliced and toasted
- 2 lbs diced tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil
- Salt and pepper
- 2.5 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp red wine vinegar
- Sliced mozzarella
- Balsamic glaze
Mix up your bruschetta topping, then spoon it over toasted baguette slices. Use a ghost cookie cutter to shape your mozzarella slices, and top with a few dots of balsamic glaze for the “eyes.” Then you’ll have yourself a spooky snack that’s equally Instagram-worthy and delicious.
Halloweenies (Mummy Dogs)
Retro party snack energy, but make it spooky.
You’ll need:
- 1 package cocktail weiners
- 1 package crescent roll dough
- Candy eyes
- Ketchup and mustard
Wrap the cocktail weiners in thin strips of crescent dough, bake until golden, then stick on candy eyes while they’re warm. They’re cute, salty, and pair perfectly with a Halloween cocktail (or three).
Brain Bites
Sweet, chewy, and just gross enough to make people laugh.
You’ll need:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 bag mini marshmallows (10 oz)
- Red food dye
Melt the butter and marshmallows together, tint the mix a creepy shade of red, and stir in the cereal. Once cooled slightly, shape into ovals, slice a shallow “crease” down the middle, then add a drizzle of more dye for those brainy details. It’s an eerie take on a classic!
Witch’s Cauldrons
Tiny bites of chocolatey magic.
You’ll need:
- Mini Reese’s cups
- Green icing
- Candy eyes
- Thin pretzel sticks
Insert half a pretzel stick into the top of the Reese’s for a “spoon,” then add green icing “bubbles” and candy eyes. Set them out on a platter for an easy dessert bite that looks like it took way more effort than it did.
Chocolate Broomsticks
A snack that doubles as décor.
You’ll need:
- Mini Reese’s cups
- Pretzel sticks
- Melted chocolate or brown icing
- Apple Jacks cereal
Flip your Reese’s over, stick in a pretzel handle, and drizzle with chocolate or icing for texture. Split Apple Jacks and attach them to the base as a broom head. Chill to set, then serve alongside a spooky charcuterie board or themed cocktails.
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Produce
- 1 baguette
- 2 lbs tomatoes
- Fresh basil
- 3 cloves garlic
Dairy
- Sliced mozzarella
- 3 tbsp butter
Pantry Staples
- Olive oil
- Red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper
- Red food dye
- Rice Krispies cereal
- Mini marshmallows (10 oz bag)
Snacks and Candy
- Mini Reese’s cups
- Apple Jacks cereal
- Thin pretzel sticks
- Candy eyes
Baking and Sweet Add-Ons
- Green icing pouch
- Melted chocolate or brown icing
Refrigerated
- 1 package crescent roll dough
Meat and Deli
- 1 package cocktail weiners
Condiments
- Ketchup
- Mustard
Whether you’re the designated Halloween host or just in charge of snacks, these recipes prove festive food doesn’t have to be complicated. Giant Eagle makes it easy to grab what you need and get back to the fun—because honestly, we’ve got parties to attend, not cauldrons to stir.
This content was provided by a local, independent contributor to Made in PGH, a lifestyle blog.
