Hocus Pocus party food ideas

It’s not Halloween without a little mischiefβ€”and nothing captures that nostalgic, over-the-top spirit quite like Hocus Pocus.

Whether you’re planning a movie night with the Sanderson sisters or throwing a full-on themed party, the food deserves its own spellbook moment.


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Hocus Pocus party food ideas

Think playful, a little eerie, and just the right amount of cheeky.

From spellbook brownies to witchy cupcakes and cauldron-inspired snacks, these 21 Hocus Pocus party food ideas bring the charm (and the laughs).

Easy to make, kid-friendly, and almost too cute to eat… almost.

1. Hocus Pocus Charcuterie Board

Hocus Pocus Dessert Board

CREDIT: LOLLY JANE

A sweet-meets-savory board featuring fruits, cheeses, candies, and crackers arranged into the faces of the Sanderson sisters. Yes, it’s a snack board. Yes, it’s art.

2. Hocus Pocus Cauldron Fondue

Hocus Pocus Cauldron Fondue

CREDIT: 4 THE LOVE OF FOOD BLOG

A bubbling pot of green chocolate fondue sets the scene for spooky dippingβ€”complete with edible fingers, β€œRIP” cookies, and a sprinkle of chaos on top.

3. Hocus Pocus Swirl Cookies

Hocus Pocus Cookies

CREDIT: TROP ROCKIN

With bold, swirling colors and candy bits throughout, these playful cookies are basically edible spells in cookie formβ€”no wand required.

4. Hocus Pocus Life Potion Pudding Pots

Cauldron dessert cups

CREDIT: MOOSHU JENNE

These bubbling cauldron pudding pots look straight out of the Sanderson sisters’ kitchenβ€”complete with neon green frosting and candy β€œpotions” spilling over the top.

5. Black Cat Halloween Bark

HALLOWEEN BLACK CAT BARK

CREDIT: MOM FOODIE

Dark, mysterious, and just a little bit magicalβ€”this purple bark is topped with candy moons, stars, and black cats for a treat that’s more charming than chilling.

6. Spooky Spiderweb Cupcakes

spiderweb cupcakes

CREDIT: DANCING THROUGH THE RAIN

Simple but striking, these purple-frosted cupcakes are topped with delicate white webs and just the right sprinkle of chaos.

7. Hocus Pocus Popcorn

hocus pocus popcorn

CREDIT: SIMPLISTICALLY LIVING

Three flavors, three colors, three mini cauldronsβ€”this popcorn trio is the ultimate nod to our favorite spellcasting sisters.

8. Hocus Pocus Halloween Punch

Hocus Pocus Halloween Punch

CREDIT: NOURISHED SIMPLY

Bright, fizzy, and finished with a scoop of mango sorbet, this glowing punch is basically liquid magic in a mason jar.

9. Graveyard Candy Apples

Graveyard Candy Apples

CREDIT: EASY COOKING WITH MOLLY

Part treat, part creepy-cute creature, this apple is coated in gooey caramel, googly candy eyes, and a drizzle of white chocolate that feels perfectly chaotic.

10. Witch Hat Garlic Bread

Witch hat garlic bread

CREDIT: HONEY I’M HOME DIY

Savory and spooky, these flaky pastry hats are stuffed with cheese and finished with an olive β€œbuckle”—perfect for balancing out the sugar rush

11. Broomstick Party Skewers

Broomstick Party Skewers

CREDIT: GIGGLES GALORE

Mini powdered and chocolate donuts stacked on skewers, finished with raffia “bristles” for the perfect edible broomstickβ€”these sweet wands are as fun to eat as they are to serve.

12. Hocus Pocus Halloween Quote Cookies

Hocus Pocus Halloween Cookies

CREDIT: LOVELY INDEED

These pastel cookies are stamped with iconic quotes (β€œI put a spell on you,” β€œAmok Amok Amok”) and add a dreamy, design-y touch to any witchy setup.

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN FUDGE BITES

CREDIT: JORDAN’S EASY ENTERTAINING

Rich, velvety fudge dotted with candy eyeballs and orange sprinklesβ€”because even Halloween sweets can stare back.

14. Witch’s Pretzel Broomstick Snacks

halloween broomstick snacks

CREDIT: MOM FOODIE

A clever mix of string cheese, pretzels, and a scallion tieβ€”these no-fuss broomsticks are a snack, a craft, and a conversation starter all in one.

15. Black Cocoa Mummy Macarons

Black Cocoa Mummy Macarons

CREDIT: BARLEY & SAGE

Wrapped in white chocolate drizzle and wide-eyed with candy stares, these macarons look eerily goodβ€”and taste even better.

16. Spooky Witches Hat Halloween Cupcakes

Spooky Witches Hat Halloween Cupcakes

CREDIT: BROOKLYN ACTIVE MAMA

Topped with Hershey’s kisses and chocolate cookies, these lime-green swirled cupcakes are basically edible headwear for mini Sandersons-in-training.

17. Sanderson Sisters Sugar Cookies

Hocus Pocus Cookies (2)

CREDIT: HARMONY LYNN

Arguably too cute to eat (but you’ll eat them anyway), these detailed sugar cookies bring the Sanderson sisters to lifeβ€”down to Winifred’s curls and Mary’s side smirk.

18. Hocus Pocus Rice Krispies Treats

Hocus Pocus Rice Krispies Treats

CREDIT: A PUMPKIN & A PRINCESS

These chocolate-dipped treats are giving serious β€œBook!” energy, complete with candy eyes that definitely follow you across the room.

19. Hocus Pocus Jello Shots

Hocus Pocus Jello Shots

CREDIT: TROP ROCKIN

Layers of colorful pudding topped with cookie β€œwitch hats” and candy eyeballsβ€”equal parts adorable and totally bewitched.

20. Spellbook Brownie Cupcakes

Hocus Pocus Cupcakes

CREDIT: SIMPLISTICALLY LIVING

Each one is topped with a mini Book of Spells brownie and colorfully swirled frosting that feels almost too magical to be homemade (but totally is).

21. Hocus Pocus Billy’s Grave Pudding Cups

Hocus Pocus Billy’s Grave Pudding Cups

CREDIT: I AM A HAPPY BEE

Layered with crushed cookies, green β€œgrass” coconut, and a spooky tombstone cookie, these pudding cups are a nod to Billy Butchersonβ€”and yes, they’re deliciously dramatic.


Whether you’re whipping up Hocus Pocus cupcakes or planning an entire Halloween party inspired by the Hocus Pocus movie, these recipes are sure to cast a delicious spell.

Pick your favorite recipe and let the spooky fun begin!