{Tips & Tricks} Halloween Recipe Roundup

I am a huge fan of Halloween. There's just something about this holiday that screams fun, excitement and good times. Please excuse me as I count the reasons why I love Halloween:

Pumpkins. Whether they're big or small, there's just something about pumpkins that always puts a smile on my face.
Who's counting calories? Certainly not me (as I stuff my face with candy).
Pumpkin-flavored treats are out in full force. Enough said.
Passing out candy to the neighborhood kids is probably one of my favorite pasttimes. The kids in their costumes crack me up year after year...especially when they scream, "Trick or treat, smell my feet!"
My dogs prancing around in Halloween costumes. This year Caster is the Joker while Tugboat is Batman. Classic. I hope they don't hate me too much after this weekend.
Myself prancing around in my Halloween costume. That's right. I dress up and I'm not embarrassed to admit it. This year I'm going for the cowgirl look...ripped jeans, flannel shirt, cowboy hat, bandana...the works. I cannot wait.
Halloween movies are playing nonstop...even though I hate scary movies.
Witches, goblins, ghosts, spiders, cobwebs...Halloween decor is the best, am I right or am I right?
Halloween cocktails. My mouth is watering just thinking about them. Don't judge.
Halloween parties are amazing. Gathering together a bunch of adults in Halloween costumes all while wining and dining on "eyeballs," "worms," and dirt cake...I mean seriously. Amazing and hilarious.
...oh who am I kidding? This list can go on and on and I don't want to bore you to tears.



On second thought...I have to add one more into the mix. As I clearly stated above, I love everything about Halloween. The food-obsessed person that I am cannot get enough of Halloween-themed dishes and drinks. That's right, everything from candy corn to witches finger sandwiches, people are so creative when it comes to Halloween-themed food and I just had to share some of my favorites from fellow food bloggers.



Tasty Treats

Candy Corn from Sugarcrafter
Candy Corn Kiss Cookies from Sugarcrafter 
Doughnut Muffins from How To: Simplify 
Edible Eyeballs from Picture Me Cooking
Fudgy Graveyard Brownies from Picky Palate 
Freaky Finger Cookies from How To: Simplify
Halloween Caramel Popcorn from Ingredients, Inc.
Halloween Refrigerator Donuts with Maple Glaze or Cinnamon Sugar from Cookin' Canuck
Halloween-y Oreo Truffles from Three Many Cooks 
Homemade Caramel Apples from Brown Eyed Baker
Krispy Peanut Butter Truffles from My Kitchen Addiction
Marshmallow Treats from Picture Me Cooking  
Monster Munch from My Kitchen Addiction 
Mummy Munch from Picky Palate
Rock Candy Jello Shooters with Midori Melon Sour from Bakers Royale


Shortbread Candy Corn Kisses Brownies from Picky Palate


Spooky Sandwich Cookies with Pumpkin Buttercream Frosting from Sugarcrafter
Pumpkin Goodies

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting from How To: Simplify 


Pumpkin Cake Roll from Kitchen Monki
Pumpkin Caramel Mousse Cake from Bakers Royale
Pumpkin Creme Brulee from Add a Pinch


Pumpkin Empanadas from Bluebonnets & Brownies 
Pumpkin Fudge from Kitchen Monki
Pumpkin Granola from Two Peas and Their Pod
Pumpkin Nutella Bread from Two Peas and Their Pod
Pumpkin Puree from He Cooks...She Cooks...
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes from My Kitchen Addiction
Pumpkin Spice Muffins from How To: Simplify 
Pumpkin Streusel Bars from How To: Simplify
Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars from Kitchen Monki
Savory Dishes

Black Bean and Sweet Potato Soup from Two Peas and Their Pod
Butternut Squash Soup from Brown Eyed Baker
Mummy Hot Dogs from How To: Simplify 
Pumpkin Pancakes from How To: Simplify 
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds: Two Ways from Cookin' Canuck
Three Bean Beam and Sweet Potato Chili from Doughmesstic 
Turkey Eyeball Spiderweb Pizza from Ingredients, Inc.
Witches Finger Sandwiches from How To: Simplify 
What do you love most about Halloween? Also, if you would like to add a recipe to the list, feel free to leave it in the comment section and I'll add them as I receive them! Thank you!