Molly Yeh’s Sweet, Savory and Spooky Halloween Recipes

Once fall rolls around, a trip to the pumpkin patch is almost always in order. For this recipe, Molly brings the pumpkin patch right into your kitchen with a spooktacular spin on classic dirt cups.

While black cats may be an iconic symbol of Halloween, Molly gives the classic feline a colorful makeover with her orange and green Kitty Cookies. And as Molly herself says, they truly are the cat’s pajamas.

No matter the holiday, sweet or savory pies are always a good idea. But when you’re all dressed up to go trick-or-treating, it’s hard to cut up and pass out a whole pie. That’s why this ghoulish treat is the perfect hand-held alternative for Halloween.

You’ve probably had your fair share of candy bars. But have you ever had a candy bar salad? These sweet treats take the traditional candy bar and flip it on its head with marshmallow creme, peanut butter, caramels, sprinkles and more.

What’s covered in green and has dozens of eyes? Molly’s Matcha Monster Bundt Cake, that’s what! The perfect centerpiece for your Halloween dessert table, this tasty chocolate cake gets its monster makeover from a green matcha ganache and plenty of candy eyeballs.

Animal crackers are fun. But this time around, Molly takes things back to prehistoric times with dinosaur crackers covered in frosting and topped with sprinkles for a treat that’s sure to be a hit with all ages.

If you’re one of the many that craves cookie dough this time of year, this no-baking-required dessert is the perfect sweet treat for the Halloween season.

What do you get when you mash Molly’s Monster Cookies with a classic rice crispy treat? A simple yet delicious dessert that’s sure to tickle, not spook, your taste buds.

When it comes to hors d’oeuvres, pigs in a blanket are always a hit. And for Halloween, these Sausage Mummies add a little spookiness to the traditional favorite. They’re flaky, savory and just creepy enough to earn a spot on your Halloween table.

Just like this dish’s namesake, these satisfyingly crispy tots are mashed together from a variety of ingredients, including broccoli, chives, parsley, garlic and a touch of lemon zest for a nice, fresh bite.

Don’t let the name scare you! These crispy hash browns are much more delicious than they are frightening. With plenty of melted Muenster cheese, these savory snacks would feel right at home with Eddie and the Munsters this Halloween.

There’s nothing scary about a classic macaroon. But add matcha for that monster-green look, some dark chocolate and a few candy eyeballs, and suddenly you’ve got a classic new recipe for Halloween.

Full of campfire flavor without ever striking a match, Molly’s S’mores Slab Pie is the perfect fall treat for your Halloween get-together before heading out to trick-or-treat.

Combine coconut and cake balls, and you have a tasty bite-size dessert. But add a little food coloring and some chocolate chips, and you’ve got a ghoul-ish Halloween snack that everyone will love to pop.