Ready for some wacky Halloween fun? Get those cauldrons a-bubbling and whip up spook-a-licious treats for your ghostly guests. The witches and wizards will surely do some wand-waving to get to the head of the table, but have no fear — one bite of these magical morsels, and they'll be forever enchanted.

• Transform a favorite cheese ball into a pumpkin, complete with crunchy pita-crisp bats and cats for serving.

• Magically, marshmallow crispy treats morph into ghastly ghosts and party-perfect pumpkin pops on a stick.

• Cute candy spiders spin a web of cookie icing to ensnare you on your first bite of fudgy brownies.

• Apples dazzle with swirls of candy coating, sparkling with sugars, sprinkles and confetti.

• Tempting tarts cast a spell on taste buds with their alluring brightly colored webs.

1 package (about 20 oz.) brownie mix (13 x 9-in. size)Egg, water and oil to prepare mixWhite Cookie IcingSpiders and bats icing decorationsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray medium cookie pan with vegetable pan spray.Prepare brownie mix with egg, water and oil, following package instructions. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until brownie tests done. Cool completely in pan on cooling grid.Cut cooled brownies using spider web cutter. Draw web lines using Cookie Icing. Attach spider icing decoration with icing.Makes about 15 brownies.

6 tablespoons butter or margarine1 package (16 oz.) marshmallows1 package (about 10 oz.) crisp rice cereal, dividedOrange icing colorCookie sticks (6 or 8-in.)Halloween confetti sprinklesSpray multi-cavity pumpkin and ghost pan with vegetable pan spray.In large saucepan, melt butter; add marshmallows. Cook and stir until melted. Divide mixture in half; stir orange icing color into 1 portion. Add half of cereal to orange mixture; mix well. Repeat with remaining cereal and white marshmallow mixture. Press into prepared pan; carefully remove from pan and allow to cool. Insert cookie stick; add confetti eyes and mouth.Makes about 24 treat pops.

5 cups (about 24 oz.) finely shredded cheddar cheese4 packages (8 oz. ea.) cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon dry mustard powder¼ cup additional cream cheese and leaf green icing color, if desired to decorate pumpkinLine pumpkin pan* with plastic wrap; lightly spray pan with vegetable pan spray.In food processor fitted with metal blade, combine all ingredients except extra cream cheese and icing color; process until smooth. Spoon into pan, dividing evenly between both pan cavities; press with back of spoon to pack mixture tightly into pan. Cover with plastic wrap. Chill several hours or overnight.Unmold onto serving plate; smooth with spatula or knife. If desired, decorate with green tinted cream cheese. Serve with Halloween Pita Crisps, crackers or cut-up vegetables.Makes about 8 cups spread.• Recipe was prepared in a large pumpkin pan.

Medium applesCookie sticks (8-in.)Candy melts (light cocoa, dark cocoa and white)Halloween pumpkin mix sprinkles, Halloween confetti sprinkles or ghost mix sprinklesHalloween Nonpareils orange, black or lavender sugarsLine cookie sheet or pan with parchment paper.Wash and completely dry apples; insert cookie sticks into tops of apples. In medium microwave-safe bowls, melt each variety of Candy Melts according to package directions. Place sprinkles and sugars in small bowls. Dip apples into melted candy, then immediately into desired sprinkles or sugars. Place on prepared pans, stick up; chill until firm.

1 package pocket pita breadsOlive oil, vegetable oil or pestoOptional suggested toppings: finely shredded cheese, minced fresh herbs, finely chopped garlic or shallotsCoarsely ground salt and pepper, to tastePreheat oven to 375 degrees.Using desired Halloween-shaped mini cutter, press and cut shapes from pita; pull apart into two pieces. Arrange on ungreased cookie sheet. Brush with oil or pesto. If desired, sprinkle with suggested toppings, salt and pepper.Bake 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.Makes 48 to 54 crisps.

1 package (about 20 oz.) brownie mix (13 x 9-in. size)Egg, water and oil to prepare mixWhite Cookie IcingSpiders and bats icing decorationsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray medium cookie pan with vegetable pan spray.Prepare brownie mix with egg, water and oil, following package instructions. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until brownie tests done. Cool completely in pan on cooling grid.Cut cooled brownies using spider web cutter. Draw web lines using Cookie Icing. Attach spider icing decoration with icing.Makes about 15 brownies.