You don’t need a fully stocked kitchen to create a festive Halloween spread. In fact, these party-perfect appetizers and desserts require only three ingredients (or fewer) a piece! That’s right — it couldn’t be easier to throw these easy recipes together at the last minute. From simple and adorable snacks you can make with pantry staples to hair-raising ideas that’ll steal the show at your spooky celebration, you’ll find a fun new favorite in this collection of our best Halloween recipes made with three ingredients or fewer.
Spooky Spider Halloween Hot Dogs
“These Halloween hot dogs use crescent rolls to make a spooky twist on pigs in a blanket. Kids love them. Plus, they are an easy snack for a holiday party.” —fabeveryday
Hot Dog Mummies
Store-bought hot dogs are wrapped in refrigerated crescent roll dough to create these goofy-looking mummies. The recipe calls for yellow mustard “eyes,” but reviewers have had success with everything from sugar to capers.
Spider Web S’mores
Marshmallow fluff is spread over graham crackers and topped with melted chocolate “spider webs.” If you don’t want to use melted chocolate, recipe creator Jill suggests using piping bags filled with icing.
Magic Wands
“Dip each pretzel rod into frosting, not quite half way,” says recipe creator WITCHYSPRIG. “Roll in sprinkles to coat the frosting. Abracadabra, you have a magic wand!”
2 Minute Cheese Quesadillas
How cute is this festive take on our 2-ingredient, 2-minute cheese quesadillas? Reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar bd.weld cut the flour tortillas into strips and attached candy eyeballs.
Halloween Fruit Apple Teeth Treats
Here’s a fun, easy, and healthy treat to bring to your next Halloween party. The lemon juice in this recipe is optional, but it’s recommended to prevent browning.
Caramel Apples
You can’t go wrong with this classic autumnal treat. Serve these with the basic caramel coating or add your favorite toppings like crushed Oreos, walnuts, or sprinkles.
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Halloween Ghosties
In this kid-friendly treat, peanut butter sandwich cookies (such as Nutter Butters) are coated in white chocolate and decorated with mini chocolate chips.
Mandarin Pumpkins
Take this healthy snack, made with just peeled Mandarin oranges and chopped celery, to your child’s next Halloween party.
Easy 3-Ingredient Copycat Butterfinger
Melted candy corn mixed with creamy peanut butter makes the perfect filling for these candy bar-inspired, chocolate-covered desserts.
Chocolate Bar Hot Chocolate
Use leftover Halloween candy to make this cozy, 3-ingredient drink. For an extra touch of decadence, drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with cinnamon.
Severed Finger Cheese Sticks
These severed finger-inspired cheese sticks (complete with almond slice “nails” and ketchup “blood”) are sure to make an impression at your next Halloween party.
Creepy Halloween Eyeballs
“These scary-looking eyeballs make the perfect creepy Halloween snack! They’re fun to make with lychees, blueberries, and jam. They also make a delicious garnish on Halloween cocktails.” —JuliettevanSon
Chocolate-Candy Corn Pretzel Bites
“This 3-ingredient recipe has been one of my favorite fall treats for years — the hardest past is just unwrapping the hugs! These salty-sweet bites look cute and creative with very little effort, plus the combination of chewy and crunchy textures makes them absolutely irresistible.” —Annie Campbell
Stuffed Roaches
These creepy crawlies taste better than they look. Whole pitted dates are stuffed with a delicious mixture of chopped walnuts and fat-free cream cheese.