We’ve all heard that kids become less adventurous eaters as they age. Now, if you’re like us, that’s not exactly what you want your kid to do! If you’re looking to keep it fun this Halloween and make it more than just another evening spent handing out candy and checking off names on your trick-or-treat list, we’ve got the recipes you need to do it right! See if your little monsters won’t be talking about Halloween 2022 for years to come after trying one of these treats.
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Cute, Edible Spider Webs
Spider webs can be a lot of fun to make and are easy to enjoy for a party. There are a few different ways you can make them, but one specific way will work best for you if you plan to make them with kids. Take some marshmallows, chocolate, and vanilla frosting and set them on the table or counter where the kids will be working. Now let the kids have at it! Watch as they cover themselves in chocolate and frosting, creating their own spider webs! And don’t forget to take photos before letting them go. It’ll make for great memories for years to come.
Bats and Black Cats
Decorate your table with a black tablecloth and set up some black plates, glasses, and cutlery. Serve the bat-shaped cookies from the cookie sheet in individual batches on a tray to make it look like bats are flying out of the oven. Set out large candy bowls for all your trick-or-treaters, but keep them out of reach for safety. If you want to go all out this year, add some creepy music and set up a projector so you can play some classic horror movies on the wall throughout the party. You’ll be able to scare even your bravest guests!
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Ghosts, Slime, and Eyeballs
Ghosts and slime are perfect for making a spooky kids’ party! But don’t forget the eyeballs. Kids will love these recipes, and you’ll be happy to have some prep work done before the big day. Plus, it won’t break your budget because these recipes use common ingredients. You can also buy these items from Halloween lash sales.
- First up is S’mores Eyeballs: Melt chocolate chips in the microwave until smooth; spoon into silicone molds (or paper cups) so that it makes an oval shape in the mold; place a large marshmallow on top of the chocolate; dip a strawberry into melted chocolate and gently push it down over the marshmallow; refrigerate to set up. Pop out once ready, and voila: eyeball s’mores bites! If needed, you can make these in advance and keep them chilled until guests arrive (defrost in the microwave for 10 seconds).
- Next is gooey slime! Slimes are great for entertaining and easy to make and clean up. Add 4-5 packs of unflavored gelatin powder with 1⁄4 cup cold water in a small saucepan. Heat this mixture on low while stirring continuously with a whisk or fork until the gelatin dissolves completely. Add 1⁄2 teaspoon cream of tartar and 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda to the mixture, then pour 11⁄2 cup boiling water into it gradually while stirring constantly. Allow this mixture to cool slightly (about five minutes), then transfer it into containers with lids or spoons and enjoy!
Witches’ Potions
What is a Halloween party without some witches’ potions? This recipe is the perfect way to serve up some spooky snacks for your guests. And it’s easy to make too! Mix 3 cups of orange juice, 1 cup of lime juice, and 1/2 cup of sugar in a pitcher and stir until sugar has dissolved. Add 1/2 tsp of grenadine syrup if you want them to have that red hue. Pour over ice cubes in the bottom of each glass and top with fresh fruit like grapes or oranges. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Basic Spider Cookies
These Spider Cookies are a must-try for any spooky occasion! They’re simple but look like they have crawled out of a dark dungeon. If you have time, try the Caramel Popcorn or Devil’s Food Cake as well – kids of all ages will love them. Happy trick-or-treating!
Creepy Eyeball Cookie Pops
The kids are going to love these creepy eyeball cookie pops. They’re easy to make, too! All you need is a box of PillsburyTM Funfetti® cake mix, white frosting, and black food coloring. For the eyes, you’ll need two large marshmallows (or one of your cookie pops is small), some chocolate chips, and a little black frosting.
Top off the eyeballs with the chocolate chips and then place them on top of the cookie pop.
Witches’ Brooms
Here is a fun, easy-to-make recipe for witches’ brooms: all you need are pretzel rods, peanut butter, and honey. Start by dipping the pretzel rod into the peanut butter and honey. Then repeat this process until you have created a full row of witches’ brooms. The next step is to stack them on top of each other to develop your broom. You can also use frosting for decoration if you wish!
Bat Cupcakes with Marshmallow Wings
Combine the flour and baking powder. The brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, and vanilla should be added together. Mix until just combined. Fill each cupcake liner about 2⁄3 full of batter. Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cooling on a wire rack before decorating with frosting and sprinkles. Cut a small marshmallow into four pieces. Using kitchen scissors, cut off the pointed top of each marshmallow to form wings. Insert the branches into the cooled cupcakes before serving.
Mummy Macaroni & Cheese: Cook macaroni according to package instructions, and drain and rinse well under cold water. Stir butter into pasta sauce; add cooked pasta and toss to coat evenly (add more cheese if desired). Transfer mixture into two 9-inch square baking dishes sprayed with cooking spray.
All About Sprinkles
It is the most important part of any cake because, without it, it would be a pile of dry, tasteless mush. It is also the easiest part to make. You must dump some flour and sugar into a bowl and mix them with your hands until they form one big clump. After that, add whatever wet ingredients you need for your recipe (usually water or milk). If the consistency of your batter feels too thin, try adding more flour. If it feels too thick, add more liquid. For example, if you were making a pumpkin spice cake, you could use buttermilk or cream cheese instead of water as your liquid.
Conclusion
If this is the first year you are trying to throw a Halloween party, there is no need to be intimidated. A themed food menu or the right decorations and party favors can be a lot of fun. Be creative and have fun. And try to pick some new foods to add variety to your next party by checking out these website ideas before your next get-together. With so many delicious recipes online with step-by-step instructions, this may very well be the easiest Halloween you ever throw.