If you’re looking for something to do on Halloween besides trick-or-treating, we have the perfect idea – host a Halloween movie night and make these delicious snacks. 

Whether you’re looking for Halloween ideas for kids or just a festive way to spend the evening, here’s our list of creative snack ideas to keep the party going. 

Snack Mixes

An essential for any movie night, create a custom snack mix with a balance of sweet and savoury flavours. 

Halloween Snack Mix

To make an irresistible Halloween-themed mix, you’ll need:

Instructions:

Start by popping your popcorn. If you’re using premade popcorn, simply add it to a large bowl. Next, add your mix-ins: Candy Corn, Cream Pumpkins, pretzels, and peanuts.
Optional: Melt Chocolate Rosebuds and drizzle over top!

Using a large spoon or tongs, lightly toss the mix to combine. Enjoy!

Caramel Corn Mix

This mix is full of sweet, creamy caramel goodness. You’ll need:

Instructions:

First, pour your Caramel Popcorn and corn cereal into a large bowl. Next, add your mix-ins: Beer Nuts and cashews. Using a large spoon or tongs, lightly toss the mix to combine. Enjoy!

Spooky Gummy Mix

To make a spooky candy mix, you’ll need:

Instructions:

Add an equal amount of each candy to a large bowl. Using tongs, mix the contents together. Enjoy your spooky candy mix!

Baked Goods

Looking to create a showstopper for your Halloween party or movie night? We’ve gathered some baking ideas to inspire you. 

Candy Corn Surprise Cake

Candy Corn is an iconic symbol of fall and the Halloween season. For an exciting Halloween party trick, make this Candy Corn Surprise Cake from the Food Network. The center of the cake is filled with Candy Corn so that it spills out when the cake is cut!

If you’re looking for a simpler but festive cake idea, try this Candy Corn Cake recipe from America’s Test Kitchen. It would be delicious topped with Candy Corn!

Molasses Cookies – With a Twist

Molasses cookies are known for their soft and chewy texture, balanced by a distinct molasses flavour. For a Halloween-themed twist, bake Molasses Cookies and add a Halloween Kiss on top after baking. 

Your house will smell amazing after baking these cookies, and you’ll have a delicious treat to enjoy during a Halloween movie!

Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes

If your movie night pick is It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, we have the perfect dessert idea for you. This fall pumpkin theme is a great option for younger kids who may not be comfortable with all the spooky elements of Halloween.

Using a chocolate cupcake recipe, add Cream Pumpkins on top of your icing for a pumpkin patch feel.

Desserts

For simpler desserts or no-bake recipes, check out these ideas for Halloween movie night.

Worms and Dirt

If your guests are unfamiliar with this dessert, its name will definitely raise some eyebrows. Also known as Mud and Worms, it’s a chocolatey dessert perfect for any Halloween party. 

The key ingredients you’ll need for this recipe are chocolate pudding, crushed chocolate cookie crumbs, and Gummy Worms. Although Gummy Worms are the most traditional candy option, this dessert would also be fun with Gummy Frogs or Dinosaurs.

Grab the recipe here.

Halloween Crispy Rice Treats

A classic school snack that’s easily adaptable to a Halloween theme – the crispy rice treat. 

For Candy Corn fans, you can use red and yellow food colouring to create orange, yellow, and white inspired triangle treats.

Try this recipe for a Candy Corn idea.

If pumpkins are more your thing, use food colouring to colour your marshmallow and cereal mixture orange and mould it while it’s still warm into a round shape. Add Spearmint Leaves on top of your crispy rice pumpkins for a finishing touch. 

Need inspiration? Check out this recipe.

If you’d prefer to add some Halloween flair directly to your marshmallow and cereal mixture, fold in Candy Corn and Cream Pumpkins. Press the mixture into a wax paper-lined baking pan, let cool, and slice into squares. 

You can find a recipe for this idea here.

For other Halloween options, you could also make ghosts or Frankenstein crispy rice treats. 

Scary Shark Cups

Going for a Jaws-themed Halloween movie night? You’ll need these scary shark desserts.

Follow this recipe and, once chilled, top your dessert cups with Gummy Blue Sharks. 

All your guests will be looking for a bite!

Sweet and Savoury

Snack Board

The classic charcuterie board is sure to be a hit with all ages. For a Halloween movie night, here’s how to make a charBOOterie board!

After selecting your board or serving tray, place down a few kinds of crackers. 

For cheese, white and orange varieties are perfectly on-theme. Next, add your favourite meats or sliced sausages. 

To expand the variety of your board, consider integrating small bowls of fun snacks. Nuts and snack mixes are always a welcome addition. We recommend BBQ Peanuts for a smoky flavour, Harvest Mix for dried fruit goodness, and Sweet Heat Bar Mix for a spicy touch.

To make a sweet and savoury Halloween charcuterie board, add small bowls of Candy Corn or Cream Pumpkins to your board.

Take-Home DIY Treats

Here are some Halloween-themed ideas to leave your movie night guests with something sweet.

Chocolate Candy Bark

Melt your favourite types of chocolate and pour into a parchment-lined baking tray. While the chocolate is still warm, spread it to the edges of your pan to ensure an even layer.

Next, add Halloween candies like Candy Corn on top. You can also add other items to balance out the sweetness, like Unsalted Peanuts or pretzels.

Refrigerate your Halloween candy bark until the chocolate has solidified. Once chilled, break the bark into pieces and package it for your guests to take home. 

Ghoulish Goodie Bags

Every party-goer loves a loot bag. Especially on Halloween, your guests will love to have a take-home treat!

Using small cellophane party bags, fill them with your favourite Halloween treats. We recommend starting with Ghoulish Gummies to establish a festive colour theme. Then fill the bag with even more goodies, and hand them out!

Corn on The Cob

Corn on the cob may sound like a vegetable… But this is the candy version! 

With their unique triangle shape, individual Candy Corn pieces can be combined with a cookie center to create a Candy Corn on the Cob treat. 

Find the recipe here.

Summary – Happy Halloween!

Halloween is the perfect opportunity to host your friends and family for a festive movie night.

Cottage Country offers all the Halloween candy and snacks you’ll need to make your event a success.

Check out our full seasonal selection here!