It doesn't matter if you're hosting a monster mash or a small gathering of ghosts and goblins from around the neighborhood, no Halloween party is complete without a few scary snacks. That's why we've rounded up everything from themed appetizers to desserts. You'll even find a few drinks and light dinner ideas, like these skull burgers. Use a paring knife to cut eyes and a nose into hamburger bun tops. Make cheeseburgers; place a piece of lettuce on each bun bottom, then a cheeseburger, then a bun top. Cut a zigzag through the bottom third of each burger to make the mouth. Squeeze ketchup into the eye and nose holes and on the sides of the burgers—and you've got the perfect bite for any party.

Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large pot. Stir in one 10-ounce bag marshmallows until melted. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon each pumpkin pie spice and vanilla; tint with orange food coloring. Off the heat, stir in 8 cups crispy rice cereal. Let cool slightly, then form into 1-cup balls (6 to 8). Cool. Press sliced green licorice into the tops for stems. Cut out shapes from fruit leather for faces; press onto the pumpkins.

Roll out white fondant until 1/8 inch thick on a cornstarch-dusted surface. Cut out 4-inch rounds using a cookie cutter or paring knife. Stick a small unwrapped lollipop in the center of a frosted chocolate cupcake, then drape a round of fondant on top to form a ghost. Add eyes with black decorating gel.

Pulse 1 1/2 cups pretzel sticks with 2/3 cup speculoos (cookie butter) and 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder. Refrigerate until firm. Roll into 1-inch balls (about 12), then roll in green sprinkles. Pipe on dots of vanilla frosting and attach candy pearls for eyes.