PART OF Halloween

17 Ways to Eat Your Jack-O-Lanterns

Scary faces are burning in windows and on porches. Isn't it time you carved one into your dinner? Whether you go for a snack, entree, dessert or all three, these pumpkin-shaped dishes will amuse kids and adults alike.

Jack-O-Lantern Oranges

"I had so much fun making these! I was actually much easier scooping out the orange than I thought it would be. They were a big hit with the kids!"

-Wish I Could Cook

Jack-O-Lantern Cracker Cookies

"These are really cute; I made them for a Halloween party along with with the Nutter Butter ghosts."

-MinnMomof2

Jack-O-Lantern Cake

"A plain or chocolate-dipped ice cream cone makes a great stem. This is a great cake; kids adore it."

-grunig

Jack-O-Lantern Sloppy Joe Pie

"This is so much fun to make and kids love it! You'll never have to worry about leftovers. It's even good for adult parties... but you might want to increase the heat level with a hotter salsa or seasonings."

-Bonnie Hawkins of Elkhorn, Wisconsion

Jack-O-Lantern Pasta Dinner

"This is such a fun idea! I loved making (and eating) these! Easy to make and they taste really good too. A great, simple Halloween recipe!"

-anniesnomsblog

Giant Glowing Pumpkin Cookies

"We frosted the tops with colored frosting and then decorated with jimmies. My kids had fun decorating them!"

-CookTillUDrop

Mac-O-Lantern

"I made this dish for a Halloween weekend supper. Everyone saw it and laughed, then dug in. It was enjoyed by all and there were no leftovers."

-Caroline Cooks

Rice Krispies Jack-O-Lantern

"This was a huge hit with both the kids and parents. It looks impressive and it's so easy to make! Thanks for the cool idea!"

-PorcelainDoll

Mac & Cheese Jack-O-Lantern

Try this cute and easy way to turn your mac and cheese into a jack-o-lantern for Halloween.

Jack-O-Lantern Sandwiches

"Here's a simple Halloween treat for your ghoulies, both young and old. You can let the kids do the decorating on these tasty open-face sandwiches."

-Julie3551

Nacho Pizza Jack-O-Lanterns

These glowing jack-o-lantern pizzas are guaranteed to carve a grin on the face of even the fiercest little ghoul.

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

"I made these to share with neighbors and they were a big hit! We devoured them! Next time I'll serve them topped with homemade caramel sauce!"

-Sydney Mike

Pumpkin Cupcakes Cake

"The overall result looked amazing! I imagine kids would love placing all the M&Ms on the top. What a fab way to use cupcakes!"

-anniesnomsblog

Dinner in a Pumpkin

"I have had this every year on Halloween for as long as I can remember! I love how some people have cut the pumpkin top... so cute! We always draw a face on the pumpkin with a permanent marker."

-ladywisconsin

Jack-O-Lantern Cheeseburger Pie

"I made this for our Halloween dinner and my family got a big kick out of it. It looked great and very festive. I plan on making it again soon."

-mommyoffour

Pumpkin Cake-O-Lantern

"This is a great cake for a large crowd. Even though it may look hard to make, it isn't. It was a fun project and my family loved it!"

-Hazeleyes

Great Pumpkin Cookie

"Delicious cookies! My boys loved them. I found that spraying the spatula with nonstick cooking spray really helped when shaping them."

-ChipotleChick

Bonus: Pumpkin Seeds

Don't forget to save the seeds when you’re carving your Jack-O-Lantern — they bake into a wonderful snack.

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