Let's face it: Halloween is a busy holiday. From pumpkin carving to picking the perfect costume to decking your home out in spooky decor, you've probably got a lot going on at the end of October. That's why we put together this collection of our best Halloween treats that start with store-bought shortcuts, such as packaged cookies, string cheese sticks, and refrigerated pastry dough. Simplify your life this Halloween with these fun and easy ideas.
Acorn Candy Cookies
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These nature-inspired, bite-sized treats couldn't be easier to make with chocolate candy kisses, vanilla wafer cookies, and butterscotch chips. Serve them alone or use them to decorate fall cupcakes.
Haunted Oreos
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Kids will love helping you put together these easy and adorable vampire bats that start with a package of chocolate sandwich cookies.
Witches' Hats
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Here's a party-perfect edible craft, made with packaged fudge cookies and candy kisses, that'll steal the show at your next Halloween gathering.
Magic Wands
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Just dip pretzel rods into frosting and roll in sprinkles. "Abracadabra, you have a magic wand," says recipe creator WITCHYSPRIG.
Halloween Ghosties
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“Three ingredients are all you need for this fun and very quick way to make something for your school-age child’s class party or home Halloween party,” says recipe creator Kellidd.
Hot Dog Mummies
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When you wrap your store-bought hot dogs with strips of refrigerated crescent roll dough, they look like adorable (and delicious) mummies.
Pretzel Broomstick
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Channel your inner witch with these fun broomsticks made with just pretzels, cheese sticks, and strips of spinach.
Severed-Finger Cheese Sticks
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These freaky "fingers" aren't as scary as they look — you can make them with just string cheese sticks, almond slices, and hot sauce.
Spooky Spider Halloween Hot Dogs
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“Use crescent rolls and hot dogs to make this Halloween version of pigs in a blanket,” says recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar fabeveryday. “Kids love them, and they are an easy snack for a Halloween party.”
Mandarin Pumpkins (Healthy Halloween Snack)
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Looking for a healthy snack to serve at your Halloween party or to take to your kid's classroom? Try these simple "pumpkins" made with just celery and peeled oranges.
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