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Your Most SPOOK-tacular Halloween Yet with Albertsons Market

We're here to help you make this the most spook-tacular Halloween yet! We've collected helpful tips and recipes so you can start planning a killer celebration. Find useful planning tips, delicious recipes, and more.  

Your local Albertsons Market is your one-stop-shop for all things Halloween. We're sure to have everything on your grocery list and more!

halloween snacks

Light BITES for Your Halloween Party

Celebrate Halloween all month long with these tasty light bites! Find the perfect snack recipes for Halloween celebrations or a fun night in with the kids. We’ll even share simple tips to transform these basic snacks into a festive, Hallows-Eve themed treat you can’t wait to sink your teeth into!   

Find inspiration and start building your grocery list online to ensure you have everything you need to get started. Need something fast? Pick up delicious, ready-to-go food at your local Albertsons Market, made fresh every day from our deli! 

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Hatch Green Chile Queso Blanco

Heat shredded cheeses and sour cream for a nice and creamy consistency. Stir in green chiles and tomatoes until combined. 

Serve with orange and purple festive tortilla chips!  

See full recipe

hatch green chile queso blanco

pepperoni crescent rolls


Pepperoni Pizza Crescent Rolls

Transform these tasty pizza rolls into cheesy mummy rolls this Halloween! Thinly slice crescent rolls to resemble bandages to wrap your cheese and pepperoni. Once out of the oven, stick candy eyes at the top of the roll to finish off these “mummy” pizza rolls! 

For a healthier alternative, cut small slices of pepperoni or olives for eyes. 

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Ranchers Reserve Beef Steak Soft Tacos

Marination is key in these tasty steak tacos. Marinate for at least 30 minutes before putting them on the grill. For a festive theme, serve on blue corn tortillas and top with sour cream mixed with orange food coloring! 

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jalapeno and lime marinated skirt steak tacos

instant pot rosemary meatball sliders

Instant Pot Rosemary Meatball Sliders

This delicious recipe is the perfect excuse to pull out your Instant Pot! Serve meatballs on toasted buns with cheese, mayonnaise, and arugula. 

For a spooky Halloween touch, serve with eyeball deviled eggs! Sprinkle the egg whites with paprika for a blood-shot look, and add a sliced olive to the yellow center. 

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halloween cocktails

Dracula Approved Halloween Drinks

If there’s one thing Dracula taught us, it’s that you should never overlook the importance of a delicious drink! However you’re celebrating Halloween, we’ve found the perfect drinks to quench your thirst. Check out our favorite selections of mocktails and cocktails to get you in the Halloween spirit! 

Color Changing Margaritas

You’ll never guess the secret ingredient used to achieve the gorgeous fluorescent fuchsia color in these margaritas!

See full recipe from Delish: 

color changing margaritas

 

halloween jello shots

 

Halloween Jello Shots

Feeling Halloween-y? Whip up these colorful Jell-O shots with grape, melon, and peach flavoring. Put your muffin tin in the freezer to speed up the process! 

See the full recipe from Real Food By Dad:

Good & Evil Cocktail 

The mixologists at New York's Jekyll and Hyde Club share the recipe for one of their most popular cocktails.

See full recipe from Delish: 

good and evil cocktail

 

More Spooky Halloween Cocktails

halloween mocktails

Halloween Mocktails Your Kids Will Love

Hold the SPIRITS and bring on the spooky! These non-alcoholic mocktails are just the thing to make your Halloween celebration extra memorable. Whip up one of these delicious drinks and let your kids party till bedtime! 

Find everything you need to prepare these Halloween drinks for kids at your local Albertsons Market.  

candy corn punch

 

Candy Corn Punch

We’re loving all things candy corn, and this punch is no exception! Serve this layered Halloween punch to wow your kiddos this season. 

See full recipe from High Heels and Grills:

Witches Brew

This witches brew is a “radioactive” sweet treat that looks like it might have come from inside of a cauldron! 

See full recipe from Aww Sam:

witches brew

 

ghostly hot cocoa

 

Ghostly Hot Cocoa

Chocolate pudding mix is the delicious base of this hot cocoa mix. Kids of all ages get a kick out of the marshmallow ghost floating on top.

See full recipe from Taste of Home:

More Fun Halloween Mocktails

halloween sweet treats & desserts

Thrilling Halloween Treats… They’re to Die For!

While trick-or-treating is a great excuse to get some candy, we’re not one to limit ourselves when it comes to Halloween treats. Whether you’re looking for a quick treat to satisfy your sweet tooth or need to find the perfect dessert to bring to an upcoming party, we’ve got you covered. Explore the wide selection of recipes below for all things sweet… and maybe a little spooky too! 

 

Reese's Bats

 

Reese's Bats

These Reese's bats check all the boxes: delicious, adorable and super easy. Not to mention they're a total blast to make with kids!

See full recipe from Delish: 

Candy Corn Ghost Cupcakes

Mimic the layers of candy corn you love so much with these adorable cupcakes. Add candy eyes to add some personality! 

See full recipe from Delish: 

 

candy corn ghost cupcakes

 

bloody caramel apples

 

Bloody Caramel Apples

Caramel apples? More like SCAREamel apples! These bloody treats make the perfect Halloween treat. 

See full recipe from The Spruce Eats: 

More Halloween Treats To Die For

halloween DIY candy

Trick or Treating From Home: DIY Candy

The holidays are a great way to spend quality time with friends and family, and Halloween is no exception! Planning to skip out on trick-or-treating this year? Grab the kids and spend the day making these tasty Halloween candies from scratch instead. Getting ready for a fun get together? Package these treats up individually and hand them out to your guests. 

These easy recipes are perfect for any festive occasion!  

Meringue Ghosts

These ghoulish figures are fluffy-on-the-inside and crispy-on-the-outside! Enjoy meringues dipped in chocolate and formed into cute little ghosts. 

See full recipe from The Spruce Eats:

meringue ghosts

ghost chocolate bark

Ghost Chocolate Bark 

This DIY candy is oh so spooky and so easy to make. Your kids will love it! 

See full recipe from Mom Foodie:

White Chocolate Ghosts 

Boo! These delicious White Chocolate Ghosts are riding on crunchy pretzel broomsticks for an extra-spooky Halloween candy treat.

See full recipe from The Spruce Eats:

white chocolate ghosts

chocolate pretzel monsters

Chocolate Pretzel Monsters 


This candy is perfect for all of the salty-sweet lovers! Cover pretzel sticks with colored chocolate and add some candy eyes to bring these little monsters to life! 

See full recipe from Staying Close to Home:

How To Create The Ultimate Kid's Charcuterie Board

halloween cookie recipes

7 Must-Try Halloween Cookie Recipes

Who says Halloween is all about the candy? Make room for these wickedly delicious and festive cookies! You'll love trying out these fun cookie recipes with your kids all season long. Halloween cookies are the perfect treat to bring to parties or devour during your next scary movie night!

Must-Try Halloween Cookie Ideas

Find all of the ingredients on your grocery list this Halloween at your local Albertsons Market! We have a huge selection of candy for your new recipes or to pass out for trick-or-treaters. Our bakery is also fully stocked with baked goodies for you and your family to enjoy all season long!