Holidays & Occasions Halloween Halloween Recipes 18 Halloween Snacks for Kids That Parents Will Love Too By Southern Living Editors Southern Living Editors Since 1966, the editors of Southern Living have been carrying out the mission of the brand: to bring enjoyment, fulfillment, and inspiration to our readers by celebrating life in the South. We inspire creativity in their homes, their kitchens, their gardens, and their personal style. We are a friend they can trust, a guide to the seasons, a helping hand during the holidays, and a relentless champion of the Southern way of life. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 18, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs Trick or treat! You'll get a bit of both with these kid-favorite Halloween recipes. These easy Halloween snacks for kids are perfect for parties and after-school bites. We have you covered—from savory options to the sweetest of the sweet, your little ones will devour these festive Halloween snacks. Plus, we bet you'll love them just as much as they do. A few of these recipes require some assembly, and a few involve baking, dipping, or slow cooking. All together, they make a festive Halloween spread that the whole family will enjoy snacking on. (The kids will love them so much that they'll probably be requesting them long after Halloween is over.) Happy Halloween! Let's get to snacking. 01 of 18 Caramel Popcorn Balls Photographer: Isaac Nunn, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Recipe: Caramel Popcorn Balls Little ones will love this nostalgic snack. Freshly popped popcorn is a must to make sure your popcorn balls aren't soggy. 02 of 18 Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Ali Ramee; Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland Recipe: Slow-Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs Keep this savory snack in your slow cooker to balance out all of the candy and Halloween treats. 03 of 18 Pumpkin Streusel Muffins Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Heather Chadduck Recipe: Pumpkin Streusel Muffins These pumpkin muffins are delicious at breakfast or as an afternoon snack. 04 of 18 Butterscotch-Toasted Oatmeal Cookies Recipe Linda Pugliese Recipe: Butterscotch-Toasted Oatmeal Cookies Recipe Oatmeal cookies are always a favorite snack. Butterscotch chips add a touch of color and flavors while pecans add some crunch. 05 of 18 Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs Recipe: Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix Trick or treat! You'll get both with this super snackable mix. 06 of 18 Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies Greg DuPree Recipe: Pumpkin-Chocolate Brownies Indulge a little—it is Halloween, after all. 07 of 18 Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Candied Pumpkin Spice Pecans Give pecans a Halloween-worthy makeover by tossing them in a seasonal spice blend. These can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days so you can prepare them in advance. 08 of 18 Puppy Chow Snack Mix bhofack2/Getty Images Recipe: Puppy Chow Snack Mix No matter what name you call this classic snack mix, it's guaranteed to be loved by both kids and adults. 09 of 18 Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes Photographer: Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Erin Merhar; Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee Recipe: Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes This recipe turns the classic desserts into bite-sized treats that are easy to serve or pack for an at-school party. 10 of 18 Soft Pumpkin Cookies Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Recipe: Soft Pumpkin Cookies Put a bit of jack-o'-lantern fun into your family's holiday snacking. 11 of 18 Apple Chips Micah A. Leal Recipe: Apple Chips You'll need just two ingredients to pull this snack together. 12 of 18 Buttermilk-Pecan Pralines Emily Laurae/Southern Living Recipe: Buttermilk-Pecan Pralines Make the most of the year's pecans with these melt-in-your-mouth pralines. Bonus points if you and the kids pick the pecans yourselves. 13 of 18 Homemade Candy Corn Micah A. Leal Recipe: Homemade Candy Corn Instead of reaching for a bag of candy corn at the store, you can use this recipe to make it from scratch. 14 of 18 Pumpkin Bread Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Bread Make their Halloween snacks flavorful and filling with this festive, seasonal recipe. 15 of 18 Pumpkin Whoopie Pies Southern Living Recipe: Pumpkin Whoopie Pies This treat can be prepared in advance and chilled in the refrigerator for up to four days. 16 of 18 Candy Apples Micah Leal Recipe: Candy Apples Sneak your kids an apple a day with these sweet treats. 17 of 18 Pumpkin Spice Granola Micah A. Leal Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Granola Pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie spice, and pumpkin puree add seasonal flair to this granola. It's delicious on its own or over yogurt. 18 of 18 Halloween Cake Pops Micah A. Leal Recipe: Halloween Cake Pops Kids love cake pops so make them up, the Halloween way! We've included three different variations of cake pop designs, but you can always choose your favorite to simplify the recipe. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit