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Are you looking for some fun and spooky treats to make with your kids this Halloween? Look no further! We have compiled a list of 10 easy and creepy Halloween treats that are perfect for little hands to create. From chocolate spider cookies to slime-filled punch, these treats are sure to delight and frighten your little ghouls and goblins. So grab your aprons and get ready for some wickedly delicious fun!
10 Spooky Halloween Treats That Kids can Easily Make
1. Rice Krispie Treat Monsters
Materials and Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
- Food coloring (green, purple, or any spooky colors)
- Candy googly eyes
- Candy melts or chocolate chips for decoration
Instructions:
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add a few drops of food coloring. Stir well to evenly distribute the color.
- Add the rice krispie cereal to the marshmallow mixture and stir until well coated.
- Grease a baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Transfer the rice krispie mixture into the dish, pressing it down evenly.
- Allow the mixture to cool and harden for about 30 minutes.
- Use your creativity to shape the rice krispie treats into spooky monster shapes.
- Melt the candy melts or chocolate chips according to package instructions.
- Decorate the rice krispie treats with candy googly eyes and use the melted candy or chocolate as “glue” to attach them.
- Let the treats set before enjoying your delicious and spooky Rice Krispie Treat Monsters!
2. Candy Corn Cookies
Materials and Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red and yellow food coloring
- White chocolate chips
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and the egg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Divide the dough into three equal parts.
- Leave one part plain, dye another part with yellow food coloring, and dye the remaining part with a mix of red and yellow to achieve an orange color.
- Wrap each dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take a small piece of each colored dough and roll them into a thin log shape.
- Press the logs together in a candy corn pattern and gently flatten the dough.
- Place the cookies onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave or using a double boiler.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cookies to create a candy corn design.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving these delightful and festive Candy Corn Cookies!
3. Mummy Hot Dogs
Materials and Ingredients:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 10 hot dogs
- Mustard or ketchup for the eyes
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven according to the instructions on the crescent roll dough can.
- Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into individual triangles.
- Cut each triangle into thin strips.
- Wrap the strips around each hot dog, leaving a small gap for the “mummy” effect.
- Place the wrapped hot dogs onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for the time specified on the crescent roll dough can or until the dough turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Use mustard or ketchup to create eyes on each mummy hot dog.
- Serve these spooky and delicious Mummy Hot Dogs at your Halloween party!
4. Spider Web Pizza
Materials and Ingredients:
- Pre-made pizza dough or refrigerated pizza dough
- Pizza sauce
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Black olives
- White cheese slices (such as provolone or mozzarella)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven according to the pizza dough package instructions.
- Roll out the pizza dough into a round shape, resembling a pizza crust.
- Place the rolled-out dough onto a baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce to create the spider web base.
- Cut black olives into thin slices and arrange them in a circular pattern on top of the cheese, leaving a small space in the center.
- Take the white cheese slices and cut out a small circle from each slice.
- Place the white cheese circles in the center space of the olives to create the spider’s body.
- Take a toothpick or small knife and drag it from the center of the pizza to the outer edges, creating a web-like pattern in the cheese and sauce.
- Bake the pizza according to the dough package instructions or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Slice and serve this creepy Spider Web Pizza to your Halloween guests!
5. Witch’s Broom Snacks
Materials and Ingredients:
- Pretzel sticks
- Cheese sticks or string cheese
- Fresh chives or green onion tops
Instructions:
- Cut the cheese sticks or string cheese into 1-inch pieces.
- Cut each piece about three-fourths of the way through with a knife to create the shape of a broom.
- Insert a pretzel stick into the uncut end of each cheese stick, creating the broom handle.
- Use fresh chives or green onion tops to tie a small piece around the uncut end of the cheese stick, securing the pretzel stick in place.
- Repeat the process until you have created enough Witch’s Broom Snacks for your gathering.
- Serve these whimsical and delicious broom-shaped treats at your Halloween party!
6. Halloween Popcorn Hands
Materials and Ingredients:
- Disposable food-safe gloves
- Popped popcorn
- Butter, melted
- Halloween-themed candy (e.g., candy corn, M&M’s, mini chocolate chips)
- Salt
Instructions:
- Wash the disposable gloves thoroughly and let them dry.
- Once dry, lightly grease the inside of each glove with a small amount of melted butter.
- Fill each glove with popped popcorn, packing it down gently.
- Add Halloween-themed candies, such as candy corn, M&M’s, or mini chocolate chips to the popcorn-filled gloves.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt into each glove for added flavor.
- Tie off the open ends of the gloves with twist ties or small rubber bands to secure the popcorn and candies inside.
- Carefully arrange the filled gloves in the refrigerator and let them chill for at least an hour.
- When ready to serve, remove the gloves from the refrigerator and gently peel them away from the popcorn and candy mixture.
- Arrange the Halloween Popcorn Hands on a platter or in a bowl, and watch as your guests delight in these spooky and tasty treats!
7. Frankenstein Pudding Cups
Materials and Ingredients:
- Instant chocolate pudding mix
- Milk
- Green food coloring
- Oreo cookies or chocolate wafer cookies
- Candy eyes or white chocolate chips
- Black decorating gel or chocolate icing
Instructions:
- Prepare the instant chocolate pudding according to package instructions, using milk instead of water.
- Once the pudding is prepared, add green food coloring and mix well until you achieve a vibrant green color resembling Frankenstein’s skin tone.
- Pour the green pudding into individual serving cups, leaving a little space at the top.
- Place the cups in the refrigerator to set for about 1-2 hours.
- While the pudding is setting, take Oreo cookies or chocolate wafer cookies and separate them, removing the cream filling.
- Crush the cookies into smaller pieces to resemble dirt or soil.
- Once the pudding is set, sprinkle a layer of crushed cookies over the top of each pudding cup, creating the “dirt” layer.
- Add candy eyes or white chocolate chips to each cup to resemble Frankenstein’s eyes.
- Use black decorating gel or chocolate icing to draw a mouth and stitches on the front of the cup, resembling Frankenstein’s facial features.
- Refrigerate the pudding cups until serving time, and watch as your guests dig into these frightfully delicious Frankenstein Pudding Cups!
8. Ghostly Halloween Punch
Materials and Ingredients:
- 2 liters lime punch or lime-flavored soda
- 1 quart lime sherbet
- Clear plastic cups or glasses
- Black permanent marker
Instructions:
- In a large punch bowl, pour in the lime punch or lime-flavored soda.
- Scoop generous amounts of lime sherbet into the punch bowl, allowing it to float on top.
- Stir gently to combine the punch and the sherbet, creating a ghostly green hue.
- Take clear plastic cups or glasses and draw ghost faces on the outside of each cup using a black permanent marker. Get creative with different expressions!
- Ladle the Ghostly Halloween Punch into the decorated cups, making sure each cup has a scoop of the lime sherbet.
- Serve this spooky and refreshing punch at your Halloween party, and your guests will be thrilled to enjoy their own personal ghost-themed beverage!
10. Jack-o’-Lantern Fruit Cups
Materials and Ingredients:
- Oranges
- Assorted fruits (such as berries, grapes, or diced melons)
- Knife
Instructions:
- Prepare the oranges by slicing off the tops. Keep the tops aside.
- Use a small knife or spoon to carefully scoop out the insides of the oranges, creating hollow cups.
- Cut faces onto the front of each orange cup, resembling jack-o’-lantern designs. Get creative with different expressions!
- Fill each orange cup with an assortment of fruits, such as berries, grapes, or diced melons.
- Place the tops back onto the oranges, creating a lid for the fruit cups.
- Arrange the Jack-o’-Lantern Fruit Cups on a platter or serving dish, and let your little ones enjoy these healthy and festive treats during Halloween festivities!
With these 10 spooky Halloween treats that kids can easily make, you can embrace the spirit of the season and create delicious and festive snacks for everyone to enjoy. From Rice Krispie Treat Monsters to Jack-o’-Lantern Fruit Cups, there’s something for every little ghost and goblin. So gather your ingredients, get your little ones involved, and have a blast whipping up these tasty and frightful delights! Happy Halloween!