Image courtesy of Art and the Kitchen

Instead of gorging myself on mediocre store-bought candy for Halloween, I prefer to satiate my sweets craving with homemade baked goods – as I usually do. Halloween is the perfect time for inventive, fun baked goods and fall flavors. Bloggers are all trying to top each other with the best Halloween-themed treats, so we’ve rounded up some favorites that are definitely worth baking for your Halloween party tonight…or just for yourself. Click through for the recipes below.

• Whole Wheat Shortbread Witch Fingers by Texanarin
• Blood Spatter Cookies by Annie Eats
• Homemade Tootsie Rolls by A Cozy Kitchen
• Vampire Caramel Apples by Erica’s Sweet Tooth
• Easy Halloween Candy Corn on the Cob by The Kitchn
• Halloween Cake Pops by Art and the Kitchen
• Apple Cider Caramels by Smitten Kitchen
• Spider Whoopie Pies by lululu at home
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares by Lottie + Doof
• Scarecrow Bars by Cookies and Cups

Don’t feel like baking? Pick up some Halloween-themed treats at local bakeries, like Sweet Mandy B’s, Kingsbury Street Café or Sprinkles Cupcakes. Share your favorite Halloween recipe by commenting below!

–Marly Schuman