Spooky Season Snacking 101

Halloween’s tomorrow, and the air already feels super charged, a little cooler, a little weirder, and a lot sweeter. The city smells like leaves and cinnamon, bowls are being packed across living rooms everywhere, and we’re all quietly negotiating how much “fun size” chocolate counts as a meal. It’s the perfect kind of night to do nothing, to get a little high, stay in, and let the munchies guide you toward the good stuff.

Because when it hits, it hits. the crinkle of a candy wrapper is cinematic, and a bite of something salty tastes like a full sensory event. Snacks aren’t just snacks this time of year, they’re a reward for existing.

So whether you’re chilling with friends, trick-or-treating, posting up for a scary movie marathon, or vibing solo under a blanket, we’ve got a few treats that make Halloween highs even better. From candy stashes to pizza boxes, consider this your slightly haunted, fully delicious guide to spooky season snacking.

Here’s what’s on the menu:

• Candy (obviously): The star of the night. Gummy worms, peanut butter cups, sour bats, and my new favorite Peelerz, if you haven’t had them yet, get some. The world is your sugar-coated oyster. There’s something extra magical about unwrapping a mini Snickers while you’re baked and watching smoke curl through the air. It’s nostalgic. It’s messy. It’s perfect.

  
  

• Chips + Dip: The backbone of every good smoke session. Tortilla chips drowning in queso, potato chips taking a deep dive into French onion, pita chips cozying up to hummus, it’s the crunch and the creaminess that make everything right again.

  
  

• Popcorn: The unsung hero of every Halloween movie marathon. Light, salty, and endlessly customizable. Go classic with butter and salt, or go rogue with caramel drizzle and cinnamon sugar. Sprinkle some candy on top if you’re feeling wild, the sweet and salty combo hits harder than you’d think.

  
  

• Ice Cream: Yes, even in October. Especially in October. There’s something about lighting up and then spooning into a pint of something cold that just feels right. Bonus points if you get something fall-flavored!! Pumpkin, apple pie, brown sugar, whatever tastes like sweater weather. It’s the chillest way to come down from a high or ride it out while watching something spooky.

  
  

• Pizza: The heavyweight champion of stoner food. Whether it’s a delivery situation or a half-baked frozen pie you forgot you bought, it always satisfies. Gooey cheese, crispy crust, and endless topping options make it the ultimate late-night companion. Fold it, eat it with your hands, or just stare at it lovingly before taking a bite, no real wrong way to do it. 
  
  

• Runner-ups: The possibilities for munchies snacks are endless. Some other popular options include tacos, nachos, fries, and mac and cheese.

At the end of the night, the best munchies are the ones that make you feel like a kid again, silly, happy, and hunting for another bite. Make something. Mix something. Steal a Reese’s from your roommate’s stash. 

It’s Halloween, get weird with it 👻