Easy Mummy Hot Dogs

October 20, 2018 Leave a Comment

What’s Inside: Easy and adorable Hot Dog Mummies are the perfect savory Halloween party appetizer! Ready in 15 minutes and only two ingredients required!

Last year we shared these adorable Mummy Meatballs, so this year we decided to add to our Halloween party spread and make Hot Dog Mummies!

Just like our Mummy Meatballs, Hot Dog Mummies are super easy to make — in fact, they’re even easier!

From start to finish, it only takes about 15 minutes to make these hot dog mummies…and you only need a minimum of two ingredients!

We love to use crescent dough because it’s such a versatile ingredient, plus it tastes delicious when baked! Not only are mummy hot dogs cute, they actually are delicious!

Serve our hot dog mummies with ketchup, mustard, or enjoy them plain!

Hot Dog Mummies Ingredients

1 can refrigerated crescent dough
8 hot dogs
mustard (optional)

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How to Make Mummy Hot Dogs

A free printable copy of this recipe is available at the bottom of the post, after photo step-by-step instructions.

Preheat oven according to directions on crescent dough package (usually either 350°F or 375°F).

While oven preheats, open can of cough and unwrap into sheets. Separate the dough along perforations into rectangles, but not into triangles. Press any remaining perforations with your fingers to seal them so that you have solid rectangles of dough.

Use a knife to slice the rectangles of dough into narrow strips, about 1/2″ wide. You want one strip of dough per mummy hot dog.

Wrap one strip of dough around each hot dog, so that there is space between the dough and it reaches from top to bottom of the hot dog.

Add two drops of mustard near the top of your hot dog mummies (on the hot dog itself) to be the eyes. You could also use edible eyeballs instead and add them AFTER the baking. Or you can skip the eyes altogether if you don’t have any on hand.

Place your hot dog mummies on a baking sheet prepared with non-stick cooking spray and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the dough turns golden brown on the outside.

Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.

Grab a free printable copy of our Hot Dog Mummies Recipe here:

Yield: 8 hot dogs

Easy Mummy Hot Dogs

Name: Easy Mummy Hot Dogs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 can refrigerated crescent dough; 8 hot dogs; mustard, optional

Easy and adorable Hot Dog Mummies are the perfect savory Halloween party appetizer! Ready in 15 minutes and only two ingredients required!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 can refrigerated crescent dough
8 hot dogs
mustard, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven according to directions on package.
Open can of cough and unwrap into sheets. Separate the dough along perforations into rectangles, but not into triangles. Press any remaining perforations with your fingers to seal them so that you have solid rectangles of dough.
Use a knife to slice the rectangles of dough into narrow strips, about 1/2" wide, so that you have one strip of dough per hot dog.
Wrap one strip of dough around each hot dog, so that there is space between the dough and it reaches from top to bottom of the hot dog.
Add two drops of mustard near the top of your hot dog mummies (on the hot dog itself) to be the eyes.
Place your hot dog mummies on a baking sheet prepared with non-stick cooking spray and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the dough turns golden brown on the outside.
Remove from oven and allow to cool before serving.

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Slime Monster Cupcakes

October 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

A spooky Halloween cupcake recipe perfect for slime-loving kids, these Slime Monster Cupcakes are sure to be a hit at your Halloween festivities!

Halloween Slime Monster Cupcakes Recipe

Are your kids obsessed with slime?

These Slime Monster Cupcakes are a fun way to pay homage to every kids’ favorite hobby these days – SLIME! (This Edible Gummy Bear Slime recipe is always a winner!)

You can make these Slime Monster Cupcakes two ways – to just look like a slime monster perched on top, or you can actually fill them with “slime” (aka, dyed vanilla pudding).

The second option can be a bit messy, so be prepared! If serving at a Halloween party where people will be wearing costume, you might want to warn them about the slime inside first!

While we provided a recipe for homemade chocolate cupcakes, feel free to swap in a boxed chocolate cake mix. The real winner here is that delicious homemade buttercream frosting – which would be a crime to replace with the jarred stuff.

However, if you need a dairy-free alternative, check out Stacey’s Coconut Oil Frosting.

Ingredients for Slime Cupcakes

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the vanilla buttercream:

1 cup butter, softened
3-4 cups icing sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
pinch salt
2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Green food dye, optional

For the decorations:

1 cup green candy melts
1 Tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil
24 large marshmallows
48 candy eyes

Optional Slime Filling:

Prepared vanilla pudding
green food dye

Tip: skip the slime filling or at least warn guests if serving at an event to prevent unexpected slime-costume disasters.

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How to Make Slime Cupcakes

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Line a muffin pan with themed cupcake liners.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.

Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Place softened butter into a bowl and beat in 2 cups of icing sugar. Add 2 Tablespoons heavy cream and vanilla.

Add remaining icing sugar 1/2 cup at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Add food colouring, if using.

Spoon the frosting into a piping bag with no tip or a circular tip.

If adding a slime filling, dye the vanilla pudding green, and then scoop into a piping bag. Make a hole in the center of the cupcake and fill with the green pudding.

TIP: While you can use a knife to make a hole in your cupcakes, these handy Cupcake Corer tools make this step a breeze!

Swirl the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

Melt the candy melts with the shortening for 25 seconds, stir, and reheat if necessary.

Place a large marshmallow in the center of each cupcake and spoon 1-2 Tablespoons of the candy melts overtop. Use the back of a spoon to help the candy melts move if needed.

Repeat with the other ghost cupcakes. After each ghost has dried for about 5 minutes, attempt to attach the eyes – if the candy melts are still too soft, give it another couple minutes before re-attempting.

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Yield: 12

Easy Slime Monster Cupcakes

A spooky Halloween recipe perfect for Slime fans, these Slime Monster cupcakes have an optional slime filling!

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the vanilla buttercream:

1 cup butter, softened
3-4 cups icing sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
pinch salt
2-3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Green food dye, optional

For the decorations:

1 cup green candy melts
1 Tablespoon shortening or vegetable oil
24 large marshmallows
48 candy eyes

Optional Slime Filling:

Prepared vanilla pudding
green food dye

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Line a muffin pan with themed cupcake liners.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
Add the flour mixture alternately with the milk; beat well. Fill the muffin cups 3/4 full.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
Place softened butter into a bowl and beat in 2 cups of icing sugar. Add 2 Tablespoons heavy cream and vanilla.
Add remaining icing sugar 1/2 cup at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Add food colouring, if using.
Spoon the frosting into a piping bag with no tip or a circular tip.
If adding a slime filling, dye the vanilla pudding green, and then scoop into a piping bag. Use a cupcake corer to make a hole in the center of the cupcake and fill with the green pudding.
Swirl the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.
Melt the candy melts with the shortening for 25 seconds, stir, and reheat if necessary.
Place a large marshmallow in the center of each cupcake and spoon 1-2 Tablespoons of the candy melts overtop. Use the back of a spoon to help the candy melts move if needed.
Repeat with the other ghost cupcakes. After each ghost has dried for about 5 minutes, attempt to attach the eyes - if the candy melts are still too soft, give it another couple minutes before re-attempting.

These Slime Monster Cupcakes are perfect for Halloween and their sneaky slime filling is a fun surprise for little slime fans!

More of our favorite Halloween party recipes:

For more delicious Halloween recipes, check out our Cinnamon Bun Zombie Guts recipe or our Cute and Easy Halloween Spider Cookies.

Edible Candy Corn Slime (with VIDEO)

October 11, 2018 Leave a Comment

Yes, you CAN be a fun mom while encouraging the kids NOT to eat too much candy! Instead, use that Halloween candy to make a fun Edible Gummy Bear Slime or this stretchy Edible Candy Corn Slime!

This unique Candy Corn Slime is perfect for fall and is perfect for letting younger siblings in on the slime fun.

Edible Candy Corn Slime Recipe

There’s something about candy corn that is so fun and nostalgic – but let’s be honest, it’s gross. (Ok, to be fair, it’s one of those love it or hate it things…our girls always want it!)

My daughter begs me to buy a bag every year, and without fail, we get it home and quickly remember how much we don’t like it.

So, stuck with a bag of candy corn that we were not going to eat, I decided to get creative and started experimenting with various concoctions to try to make a fun edible candy corn slime.

I initially wanted to just use melted candy corn to make a edible candy slime similar to my (now viral) Starburst Candy Slime recipe, but the candy corn hardened really quickly using that method.

However, mixing the candy corn into our Marshmallow Slime recipe ended up being perfect! It still hardens a bit faster than our other candy slime recipes, but you can easily return it to it’s former stretchy state by warming it up in the microwave (just be super careful as it can get hot quickly).

This super simple candy corn slime can be made in a couple different ways.

I wanted to have those pretty stripes for the pictures so I chopped up the candy corn and made a yellow and an orange batch, but you can simply mix it all together for one big batch of orange edible candy slime.

You can also microwave the candy corn right away with the marshmallows, or mix them in halfway through – I prefer to just get it all zapped together in the first place (even if it resembles molten lava for a couple minutes).

This recipe does get HOT so I do not recommend having children help with the heating stage or the kneading stage until you have checked that the slime is no longer hot.

However, once you’re done, the results are a fun stretchy edible candy slime that tastes like candy corn marshmallows!

— Jennifer

Be sure to check out our quick how-to video for how to make edible candy corn slime and then scroll down for your free printable recipe:

Ingredients for Candy Corn Slime

1 cup candy corn
1 1/2 cups marshmallows
1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, as needed

Tip: this edible slime can be stored in a ziplock bag in between uses and reheated for 25 seconds when you want to play again. It will get hot, so a grown-up must check it before handing it off to kids. You may need to add more powdered sugar as you play and you may want to rub some oil on your hands if your hands get sticky.

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How to Make Edible Candy Corn Slime

If making a two-tone striped candy slime, chop off the white and yellow ends of the candy corn and place in a small bowl. Place the orange centers in a second bowl.

Combine 1/2 Tablespoon of oil, 3/4 cup of marshmallows and one color of the candy corn in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.

Zap for 25 seconds, stir well, and reheat as needed.

(If just making one color of candy corn slime, combine 1 Tablespoon of oil, 1 1/2 cups marshmallows and 1 cup candy corn together.)

When the marshmallows are completely melted, stir in a couple tablespoons of icing sugar. The mixture will be hot so be careful.

Fold the molten lava (I mean, candy corn mixture) onto a cutting board and when cool enough to knead, knead with the icing sugar until not sticky.

Repeat with second color batch.

Twist the two slimes together and stretch!

Reheat for 25 seconds if the slime gets too hard and take precautions to ensure the slime is cool enough for the kids to touch.

Related: For more Halloween slime fun, try our Slime Monster Cupcakes!

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Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Edible Candy Corn Slime

A fun edible candy corn slime recipe for fall.

Ingredients

1 cup candy corn
1 1/2 cups marshmallows
1-2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, as needed

Instructions

If making a two-tone striped candy slime, chop off the white and yellow ends of the candy corn and place in a small bowl. Place the orange centers in a second bowl.
Combine 1/2 Tablespoon of oil, 3/4 cup of marshmallows and one color of the candy corn in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
Zap for 25 seconds, stir well, and reheat as needed.
(If just making one color of candy corn slime, combine 1 Tablespoon of oil, 1 1/2 cups marshmallows and 1 cup candy corn together.)
When the marshmallows are completely melted, stir in a couple tablespoons of icing sugar. The mixture will be hot so be careful.
Fold the molten lava (I mean, candy corn mixture) onto a cutting board and when cool enough to knead, knead with the icing sugar until not sticky.
Repeat with second color batch.
Twist the two slimes together and stretch!
Reheat for 25 seconds if the slime gets too hard and take precautions to ensure the slime is cool enough for the kids to touch.

Too much Halloween candy? Use it to make this unique, super-stretchy Edible Candy Corn Slime! Click for photo step by step and VIDEO tutorial!

This Edible Candy Corn Slime is a fun way to use up candy corn and the perfect fall slime recipe to include all of the kids!

More of our favorite edible slime recipes:

For more fun edible slime recipes, check out our Edible Gummy Bear Slime or our Cherry Limeade Slime.

Friendly Frankenstein DIY Halloween Treat Bags

September 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

What’s Inside: A super cute (and easy) tutorial to make Friendly Frankenstein DIY Halloween Treat Bags! Free printable included.

Friendly Frankenstein Treat Bags

Halloween treat bags are perfect for packing party favors, passing out candy during Trick or Treat, or simply as a fun Halloween kids craft.

Instead of buying a bunch of cheapie plastic Halloween treat bags, why not make your own? Our Friendly Frankenstein DIY Halloween Treat Bags are paper based, so they biodegrade and are hopefully a bit better for the planet.

These homemade Halloween treat bags would also be a fun classroom craft that the kids can make themselves. Only simple supplies are needed, and with our free printable template, it’s an activity that can easily be done with a big group.

My girls don’t like gory or really scary stuff (nor do I), so we try to keep our Halloween activities “semi-spooky” and kid-friendly.

What I especially love about these Frankenstein Treat Bags is that the face isn’t scary at all, but rather a bit goofy. That’s why we nicknamed him “Friendly Frankenstein.”

Our Friendly Frankenstein DIY Halloween Treat Bags are a FUN (not scary) Halloween craft that kids will love, and is easy to set up with simple, inexpensive supplies.

–Stacey

Related: These creepy-cool Zombie Guts Cinnamon Rolls are a guaranteed Halloween party hit! Don’t worry, they’re not really scary and they taste absolutely delicious!

Supply List

Frankenstein DIY Halloween Treat Bags Instructions

First, print our free Frankenstein template and cut out the pieces. There are two PDF patterns: one is blank so you can trace onto the colored construction paper of your choice. There is also a colored patten if you have a color printer. Those pieces can be glued directly onto your treat bags.

Once you have all your pieces cut, begin gluing them to your green bags.

TIP: If you don’t have green paper bags available, you could also use regular brown paper lunch bags and paint them green first.

The strip with the zig-zag border should be glued along the open end of the bag. This is Frankenstein’s hair, and you want that to be at the top so his face is right-side-up when the bag is in use.

Glue the eyes and the eyebrows right below the hair; keep a gap between the hair and the eyes.

Glue the mouth and then glue the 3 square patterns (tooth) along the bottom side of the mouth’s inner part.

Glue the t-shape patterns (Nuts and bolts) on both sides of the paper bag.

Feel free to add any other personalizations you like, such as a stitch mark on the face. Allow all glue and details to dry fully before using your Halloween treat bags.

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“Zombie Guts” Halloween Cinnamon Rolls (with Video)

October 11, 2017 29 Comments

Warning! This Zombie Guts Cinnamon Rolls recipe is not for the squeamish!

But don’t let looks fool you, these “Zombie Guts” are actually super delicious red velvet cinnamon rolls! They’re perfect as a ghoulish Halloween party treat or a surprise for your favorite Walking Dead fans.

“Zombie Guts” Halloween Cinnamon Rolls

My husband is a huge fan of “The Walking Dead” (both the TV show and original comic series). I knew he would get a kick out of these goofy & gory Zombie Guts cinnamon rolls!

Kids also love this gross-out dessert because it looks just like “guts” of course! And tastes amazing!

To complete your Halloween party table, check out our Easy Mummy Meatballs and Halloween Marshmallow Pops! Also, for a savory “guts” recipe, check out our friend Kathy’s Pizza-stuffed Crescent Rolls Intestines.

Check out our video on how to make these easy Zombie Gut Cinnamon Rolls and then scroll down to grab your free printable recipe:

Zombie Guts Cinnamon Rolls Ingredients

2 tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 ¾ cup warm water
Pinch of salt
1 tsp red food coloring
1.5 cups red velvet box cake mix (dry)
2.5 cups flour

For the Filling:

⅓ cup melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
1-3 tsp milk

How to make “Zombie Guts” with Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Prepare the dough:

Combine yeast, brown sugar, and warm water in mixer bowl. Whisk thoroughly and sit for at least 5 minutes until bubbly.

Add in salt, box cake mix, optional food dye and flour a little at a time, mixing in between with a dough hook until you have a dough texture.

Scrape the sides, roll into a ball, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.

Make the “Zombie Guts”

After an hour, flour a large surface and knead for a few minutes, then roll out into a large rectangle. Cut sides that are uneven.

Mix together melted butter and brown sugar, and sprinkle over your dough. Sprinkle cinnamon as evenly as possible. Flatten with a rolling pin.

Roll up into one long roll, then cut every 2 inches. Once rolled, unroll each of them and fold in half.

Arrange in a greased 8×8 inch baking dish so that it looks like “guts.” Cover and let rise another 45 minutes.

While dough rises, preheat oven to 350°F.

Bake & Frost:

Remove cover from dough and bake at 350°F for 25 – 30 minutes.

Once finished cooking, whisk together glaze ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and drizzle over rolls.

Cut and serve.

Printable version of this recipe available at bottom of post.

More Ghoulish “Gore-Met” Recipes

We adapted our recipe for this “Zombie Guts” dessert from the recipe for Red Velvet Cinnamon Roll Guts in Kitchen Overlord’s Dead Delicious Horror Cookbook.

This awesomely unique cookbook features 69 gross-out recipes for horror fans, Halloween enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a dish with serious shock-value.

There’s even modifications for gluten-free, paleo, and vegan diners!

Grab your copy of Kitchen Overlord’s Dead Delicious Horror Cookbook from Amazon just in time for Halloween!

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Printable version of “Zombie Guts” Cinnamon Rolls recipe:

Yield: 9 servings

"Zombie Guts" Halloween Cinnamon Rolls

Don't let looks fool you, these "Zombie Guts" are actually super delicious red velvet cinnamon rolls! Perfect for Halloween or watching the Walking Dead!

Prep Time 30 minutes

Additional Time 5 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cinnamon Bun Dough:

2 tsp active dry yeast
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 ¾ cup warm water
Pinch of salt
1 tsp red food coloring
1.5 cups red velvet box cake mix (dry)
2.5 cups flour

For the Filling:

⅓ cup melted butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

For the Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
1-3 tsp milk

Instructions

Prepare the dough:

Combine yeast, brown sugar, and warm water in mixer bowl. Whisk thoroughly and sit for at least 5 minutes until bubbly.
Add in salt, box cake mix, optional food dye and flour a little at a time, mixing in between with a dough hook until you have a dough texture.
Scrape the sides, roll into a ball, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.

Make the "Zombie Guts"

After an hour, flour a large surface and knead for a few minutes, then roll out into a large rectangle. Cut sides that are uneven.
Mix together melted butter and brown sugar, and sprinkle over your dough. Sprinkle cinnamon as evenly as possible. Flatten with a rolling pin.
Roll up into one long roll, then cut every 2 inches. Once rolled, unroll each of them and fold in half.

40+ Creepy Cool Kid-Made Halloween Snacks

September 26, 2017 1 Comment

Inside: A awesome collection of all types of spooktacular kid-made Halloween snacks.

The internet is FILLED with adorable Halloween snacks and food ideas this time of year.

– BUT –

…can your kids actually make those intricate recipes?

Because creating and cooking them is half the fun!!

We’ve rounded up over forty of our favorite Halloween snacks that are not only kid-approved, but they’re kid-made too!

40+ Creepy Cool Kid-Made Halloween Snacks

Bookmark this list of Halloween Snacks, because we’ll keep adding ideas as we find them!

Healthy Halloween Snacks for Kids

Healthy Ghost Pops (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — a boo-rific banana treat
Frankenstein Guacamole (recipe on Arts & Crackers) — a spooktacular way to get kids to eat healthy avocados!
Funky Monster Apple Snacks (recipe on The Inspiration Edit) — a sweet fruit treat you can feel good about serving and your kids will love the funky monster mouths!
Frankensmoothie (recipe on Mommy’s Bundle) — packed with healthy fruits and veggies, this is one Halloween treat you’ll both agreed on!
Halloween Deviled Eggs (recipe on Foodnservice.com)
Five Little Pumpkins Snack (recipe on Mom Inspired Life) — pretzels and cheese
Healthy Pumpkin Muffins (recipe on Wholesome Yum) — a healthy base recipe that you can decorate for the holiday

Creepy Cakes, Cupcakes, & Cookies

Spooky Slime Cookies (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — bright green “slime” monster meringues (ps- they’re gluten and dairy free!)
Slime Monster Cupcakes — click for recipe!
Spooky Graveyard Cake (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — click for recipe video!
Sugar Skull Cookies (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — WOW-worthy painted cookies for Halloween or Dia de Los Muertos celebrations
Crunchy Candy Corn Treats (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — a chewy marshmallow treat packed with crunchy peanuts and sweet candy corn
Ghost Meringues (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — super spooky Halloween cookie that melts in your mouth
Creamsicle Flavored Mini Orange Halloween Cupcakes (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — bright orange mini cupcakes topped with Jack-O-Lanterns
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats (recipe on Sugar Spice & Glitter) — shaped just like Jack-o-Lanterns
Spiderweb Cookies (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — a twist on chocolate dipped peanut butter crackers
Easy Candy Spider Cookies (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — sugar cookies topped with fun candy spiders
Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcake Toppers (recipe on The Soccer Mom Blog) — a dessert making shortcut for show-stopping Halloween cupcakes
Ghoulish Ghost Cupcakes (recipe on Lemon Lime Adventures) — rich chocolate cupcakes topped with a spooky marshmallow ghost
Witch’s Cauldron Cupcakes (recipe on Rainy Day Mum) — lime green surprise
Mini Pumpkin Cakes (recipe on Foodnservice.com) — brightly frosted snack cakes perfect for a festive lunch treat or party spread
Pumpkin Oat Cookies (recipe on Sun Hats & Wellie Boots) — crispy and sweet, with a pumpkin seed smile
Monster Cookies (recipe on Red Ted Art) — kids will have a blast making these melty monster faces
Apple Turnover Mummies (recipe on Kitchen Counter Chronicles) — these sweet apple pie mummies are almost too cute to be spooky!
Thumbprint “Eyeball” Cookies (recipe on Beauty Through Imperfection) — they’re watching you!
Franken-Krispies (recipe on Dinner with the Rollos) — rice krispie treats get a mean green makeover and funny Frankenfaces!
Frankenstein & Zombie Cookies (recipe on Dinner at the Zoo) — another way to use those gingerbread man cookie cutters…
Halloween Gingerbread Cookies (recipe on Rainy Day Mum) — make skeletons, tombstones, & more!
Monster Eye Cupcakes (recipe on Lemon Lime Adventures) — creepy eyeball covered cupcakes that will stand out on a party table
Jack Skellington Pull-Apart Cupcakes (recipe on The Soccer mom Blog) – click for recipe video!

Spooky Snack Mixes

Honey-Glazed Halloween Trail Mix (recipe on Lemon Lime Adventures) — a wholesome snack blend with candy corn and candy pumpkins
Halloween Popcorn Mix (recipe on 3 Princesses and 1 Dude) — a smorgasbord of Halloween snack fun

Kooky Candy

Halloween Candy Apples (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — dipped in funky Halloween colors, they make awesome gift ideas
Mummy Pops (recipe on Dinner with the Rollos) — a spooky twist on cake pops
Halloween Bark (recipe on Crystal & Comp) — the perfect combo of salty and sweet in a spooky treat
Ghost Lollies (recipe on Kids Craft Room) — “paint” your own ghastly shapes with these white chocolate lollipops
Pressed Sugar Halloween Candy (recipe on Steam Powered Family) — make your own molded candy in any Halloween shape
Ghost Pretzel Sticks (recipe on The Inspiration Edit) — dipped pretzel rods with funky faces

Punchy Potions

Slimy Limey Lemonade (recipe on Rainy Day Mum) — an impossibly neon green Halloween punch
Spooky Superhero Potion (recipe on What’s Up Fagans) — let your kids imagination run wild as they whip up a fruity Halloween concoction

More Halloween Snacks for Kids

Mummy Meatballs (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — A quick & easy snack or Halloween party app with crescent dough
Jack-O-Lantern Pancakes (recipe on In The Kids Kitchen) — A festive Halloween breakfast for kids
Halloween Spider Pizza (recipe on Kids Craft Room) — Large pizzas topped with mini spiders OR mini pizzas made into spiders – either way they’re spooky Halloween food fun!
Halloween Pudding Cups (recipe on Arts & Crackers) — 6 super easy tutorials to make different Hallowen inspired pudding cups, from bats to black cats and more!
Candy Corn Jello Parfaits (recipe on Lemon Lime Adventures) — a festive layered Jello treat that looks just like a candy corn
Jello Zombie Brains (recipe on Lemon Lime Adventures) — not for the squeamish!

Have you made any of these Halloween snacks yet? Tell us which one(s) you love!

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Cute & Easy Halloween Spider Cookies

September 13, 2017 1 Comment

Inside: An adorable (and easy) recipe for party perfect Halloween Spider Cookies.

If you’re looking for an easy Halloween dessert that kids will love (and can help create), then you’ve come to the right place!

Halloween Spider Cookies (Made with Candy)

Aren’t these Halloween Spider Cookies just the cutest?!

They couldn’t be easier to make — only four simple ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes!

Spider Sugar Cookies Ingredients

1 package of Pillsbury sugar cookie dough
12 individual, unwrapped Rollo candies
24 small edible eyeballs
black cookie icing

(makes 1 dozen cookies)

How to Make Cute & Easy Halloween Spider Cookies

Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a cookie sheet.

Tip: We love these reusable silicon baking mats because they’re non-stick and you only need to buy them once!

Arrange the cookie dough about 3 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Bake according to directions on the package. (We used pre-made dough to save time!)

Tip: If you really want to get into the Halloween spirit, try this recipe for Pumpkin Snickerdoodle Cookies from Sugar Spice & Glitter!

Allow cookies to cool for about 5 minutes (when they are cool enough to handle, but still warm to the touch). Arrange one Rollo in the center of each cookie and gently press down so that it stays in place.

Add a small drop of black decorating icing onto the back of two edible eyes and attach to front and center of the Rollo candy. Also using the black icing, draw legs on top of the cookies, from the center Rollo to the outside of the cookie. Repeat for each cookie.

Allow frosting to set for 15-30 minutes, then enjoy your spooky treat!

Related: More spider fun! Check out these Chocolate Spiderweb Cupcake Toppers from The Soccer Mom Blog!

(Printable version of this Halloween Spider Cookies recipe available at the bottom of the post).

More of our favorite Halloween kids recipes:

Mummy Meatballs Halloween Party Appetizer

Spooky Halloween Candy Apples

Jack-O-Lantern Pancakes

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Cute & Easy Halloween Spider Cookies

Ingredients

1 package of Pillsbury sugar cookie dough
12 individual, unwrapped Rollo candies
24 small edible eyeballs
black cookie icing

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a cookie sheet.
Arrange the cookie dough about 3 inches apart on the cookie sheet. Bake according to directions on the package. (We used pre-made dough to save time!)
Allow cookies to cool for about 5 minutes (when they are cool enough to handle, but still warm to the touch). Arrange one Rollo in the center of each cookie and gently press down so that it stays in place.
Add a small drop of black decorating icing onto the back of two edible eyes and attach to front and center of the Rollo candy. Also using the black icing, draw legs on top of the cookies, from the center Rollo to the outside of the cookie. Repeat for each cookie.
Allow frosting to set for 30 minutes, then enjoy your spooky treat!

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Mummy Meatballs Halloween Appetizer

September 6, 2017 4 Comments

A non-candy Halloween treat that kids will love — Mummy Meatballs are a spooky fun party appetizer that’s ready in about 20 minutes!

Easy Mummy Meatballs Recipe

Usually at Halloween we think of sweet party recipes: candy, cookies, and other sugary treats. However, every party needs real food too!

That’s why we love these easy Mummy Meatballs — they provide protein to balance out some of the special occasion sweets served at Halloween. Plus, they’re super easy to make!

If you’re looking for a recipe to do with the kids, they will love making their own mummies! This is a recipe that’s almost as much fun to make as it is to eat! (But they’re pretty tasty too!)

Related: Be sure to try our Mummy Hot Dogs recipe too!

Mummy Meatballs Ingredients

Makes one dozen.

12 meatballs, pre-cooked*
1 jar marinara sauce
1 tube crescent roll dough
1 can sliced black olives (2 slices per meatball)
Edible eyeballs (2 per meatball)

*We used pre-made meatballs to save time — these mummy meatballs are ready in minutes! However, if you’d like to make meatballs from scratch, we love these sweet Korean Bulgogi Meatballs too!

How to make Halloween Mummy Meatballs

A free printable copy of this Mummy Meatballs recipe is available at the bottom of the post, after step-by-step photo instructions.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Meanwhile, roll out the crescent roll dough and pinch the seams together.

Use a pizza cutter (get one here) to cut thin strips, about a ¼ inch wide.

Wrap 2 or 3 of the strips around each meatball. Be sure to leave some of the meat showing to resemble a mummy.

Bake wrapped meatballs for 6-8 minutes or until dough turns golden brown.

Remove from oven and allow to cool enough to handle.

Dip 2 olive slices in a little marinara sauce and place on each meatball. Put a dab of marinara in the olive hole and place an edible eyeball (find them here) on each.

Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Tip: To make a double batch, use 12 additional pre-cooked meatballs and 1 additional can of crescent roll dough. You should already have enough sliced olives and marinara sauce from your first dozen to cover a double batch.

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Yield: 1 dozen

Mummy Meatballs Halloween Appetizer

Mummy Meatballs are a spooky fun party appetizer that's ready in about 20 minutes!

Ingredients

12 meatballs, pre-cooked*
1 jar marinara sauce
1 tube crescent roll dough
1 can sliced black olives (2 slices per meatball)
Edible eyeballs (2 per meatball)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Roll out the crescent roll dough and pinch the seams together.

Cut dough into thin strips, about a ¼ inch wide.

Wrap 2-3 of the strips around each meatball. Be sure to leave some of the meat showing.

Bake wrapped meatballs for 6-8 minutes or until dough turns golden brown.

Remove from oven and allow to cool enough to handle.

Dip 2 olive slices in a little marinara sauce and place on each meatball. Put a dab of marinara in the olive hole and place an edible eyeball (find them here) on each.

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More of our favorite Halloween recipes for kids:

Spooky Halloween Caramel Apples

Orange Jack-O-Lantern Halloween Pancakes

Halloween Caramel Apples

October 9, 2016 5 Comments

A spooky twist on a classic treat — both kids and grown-ups will love these crazy colorful Halloween Caramel Apples!

Spooky Halloween Caramel Apples Recipe

These healthy-ish treats are as much fun to make as they are to eat! A candy apple decorating station is the perfect activity for a kids Halloween party!

You could also make ahead and pass out to trick-or-treaters or create a show-stopping dessert display at your Halloween event.

Easy to make and fun to eat, plus they store well in the fridge for up to week.

Halloween Caramel Apples Ingredients

6+ Granny Smith Apples or Gala apples, large
2 bags of caramels
2 TBSP water
1 package of candy sticks
1 bag chopped peanut bits (may sub rice crisp cereal)
1 bag of orange candy melts
1 bag of purple candy melts

Grocery store apples usually are coated in wax to protect them. Make sure to remove the coating before starting to make the caramel apples.

How to remove wax coating from apples:

Soak your apples in a pot of boiling water for a short amount of time (about a minute or so)
Remove apples carefully from the pot of water
Use a rough cloth to wipe any remaining wax off the apples
Dry completely and allow apples to cool

-OR- try this quick method:

PRO TIP: We love Eat Cleaner Fruit & Vegetable Wash because it removes wax coating, pesticides, and contaminants in seconds!

How to make Halloween caramel apples:

Push a candy stick into the core of each of the apples.

Cover each of your cookie sheets with wax paper, taping down each end. Sray the lined cookie sheets with non-stick baking spray.

Next, unwrap your caramels and put them in a glass bowl with 2 tablespoons of water and put it in your microwave.

Put the bowl of caramels and water in your microwave cooking on heat for 2 minutes, stir and then return to the microwave for another minute, continue repeating this process until the caramel is fully melted.

Pick up each apple by the candy stick with a fork under the bottom of the apple dipping it into the melted caramel. If necessary use a spoon to cover the apple with the caramel.

Place each dipped apple on the wax papper lined cookie sheet. When your apples are done place in your refrigerator to cool for about 5 minutes.

Dip each caramel covered apple into the bowl of peanut bits and roll the sides of the apple in the apple bits. Place back on the wax paper.

ALLERGY TIP: You may sub rice crisp cereal for nuts and still have a deliciously crunchy coating.

Return to the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until the candy is firm on the apples.

Melt the purple and orange candy melts in separate bowls in the microwave, one at a time. When the orange candy is melted completely (following the previous steps) pour it into a plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle each apple and set asside to cool in the refrigerator.

Next, melt the purple candy melts and pour it into another plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle the purple candy on each apple. Return to the refrigerator until the purple melted candy is hardened.

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Halloween Caramel Apple

Ingredients

6+ Granny Smith Apples or Gala apples, large
2 bags of caramels
2 TBSP water
1 package of candy sticks
1 bag chopped peanut bits
1 bag of orange candy melts
1 bag of purple candy melts

Instructions

Grocery store apples have a wax coating. You will want to remove the coating before starting to make the caramel apples.
The traditional way to remove the wax coating is to dip your apples in a pot of boiling water for a short amount of time. When you remove the apples, one at a time, from the pot of water, use a rough cloth to wipe the remaining wax off of the apples. Set aside to allow your apples to cool. (Make sure that your apples are dry). Push a stick into the core of each of the apples.
Cover each of your cookie sheets with wax paper, taping down each end. Sray the lined cookie sheets with baking spray.
Next, unwrap your caramels and put them in a glass bowl with 2 tablespoons of water and put it in your microwave.
Put the bowl of caramels and water in your microwave cooking on heat for 2 minutes, stir and then return to the microwave for another minute, continue repeating this process until the caramel is fully melted.
Pick up each apple by the candy stick with a fork under the bottom of the apple dipping it into the melted caramel. If necessary use a spoon to cover the apple with the caramel.
Place each dipped apple on the wax papper lined cookie sheet. When your apples are done place in your refrigerator to cool for about 5 minutes.
Dip each caramel covered apple into the bowl of peanut bits and roll the sides of the apple in the apple bits. Place back on the wax paper.
Return to the refrigerator for 15 minutes or until the candy is firm on the apples.
Melt the purple and orange candy melts in separate bowls in the microwave, one at a time. When the orange candy is melted completely (following the previous steps) pour it into a plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle each apple and set asside to cool in the refrigerator.
Next, melt the purple candy melts and pour it into another plastic squeeze bottle and drizzle the purple candy on each apple. Return to the refrigerator until the purple melted candy is hardened.

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Jack O’Lantern Halloween Pancakes

October 9, 2016 1 Comment

Ready in 5 minutes! Your kids will love this special spooky breakfast and you’ll love how easy these Jack O’Lantern Halloween Pancakes are to make!

It’s easier than you’d think to make a fun and festive Halloween themed breakfast — you can whip up a quick batch of these Jack ‘O’ Lantern Pancakes in just minutes!

We keep things easy by using black frosting to draw the face, or you can skip the frosting and simply do orange “pumpkin” pancakes.

Pro Tip: Make your pancakes taste like pumpkin too! Replace 1 Tablespoon of the melted butter or oil with 1 Tablespoon of pumpkin puree. That will also help dye the pancake batter naturally if you want to reduce the amount of food colouring in the pancakes.

Ingredients for Halloween Pancakes

You will need:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted (or oil)
orange food coloring

Kitchen Tools You Will Need:

Non-slip mixing bowls
Wire whisk (set of 3 sizes)
Frying pan or square griddle (this one from Calphalon makes amazingly easy pancakes)
Spatula

How to Make Jack O’Lantern Halloween Pancakes

Preheat your skillet or frying pan over medium heat.

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.

Add in the milk, egg and melted butter or oil; mix until smooth.

Add in orange food color slowly until you reach your desired colour – this is why I like gel food colouring because you can use very little and it makes a big impact.

Grease or oil your skillet to allow for easy flipping.

Portion out 1/4 cup of batter onto your skillet per pancake. Space them out so that they can spread out without touching.

Cook until small bubbles have formed completely on the upper side, and then flip. Cook through and remove to cool slightly, if decorating.

Using your black gel frosting pen, draw the outline of your pumpkin face features, and then fill it in.

Add a small piece of green fruit leather for the pumpkin stem, and serve.

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Jack O’Lantern Pancakes

Ingredients

1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons butter, melted (or oil)

Instructions

Preheat your skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar.
Add in the milk, egg and melted butter or oil; mix until smooth.
Add in orange food color slowly until you reach your desired colour - this is why I like gel food colouring because you can use very little and it makes a big impact.
Grease or oil your skillet to allow for easy flipping.
Portion out 1/4 cup of batter onto your skillet per pancake. Space them out so that they can spread out without touching.
Cook until small bubbles have formed completely on the upper side, and then flip. Cook through and remove to cool slightly, if decorating.

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