With Halloween right around the corner, here are 5 menu ideas to make your festivities a success! Whether it's for your own Halloween party or a friend's, these snacks are sure to be the center of the event and satisfy everyone's sweet treat cravings!

1. CAKE (EYE)BALLS

Use either fresh or leftover cake to create cake (eye)balls! You can paint on the cake balls with edible markers to make them look like actual eyeballs and use #ChefanieSheets to make the eyes pop!

2. CHECKERBOARD CAKE

Make a cake with a surprise inside. This Halloween orange and black Checkerboard Cake is sure to wow your guests! Finish with Carrara #ChefanieSheet for an extra effect.

3. PUMPKIN BUNS

These whimsical pumpkin buns are savory and sweet and can be served with breakfast or dinner! Check out the recipe here or pick them up at The Bakery at Four Corners in Pelham, New York.

4. PASTA LEAVES

With your Kitchenaid pasta machine, take your dough and use a cookie cutter to make these leaves. Such an easy way to make your pasta more autumnal!

5. BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP

This Smokey Butternut Squash Soup will leave you feeling like fall inside and out. This soup is so easy for a party - and will let the host enjoy the party! It's elegant but doesn't require too much plating effort. Just sprinkle on some pumpkin seeds as a garnish et voilà!