Thursday, October 21, 2010
Delicious And Spooky Homemade Halloween Treats
If making some homemade treats is on the top of your list of fun things to do this Halloween, join the club! Kids normally choose the largest bag they can find to scare up a good supply of Trick-or-Treat candy. With the first Halloween party invitation, the mood changes quickly from school time to candy time!
There are many ways to turn an ordinary snack into a spooky Halloween treat, some very easy, and some a little more complicated. No matter how much, or how little, time you have to spend creating snacks for your party, you can find recipes and ideas for imaginative treats that fit your busy schedule. Even with limited kitchen expertise, you'll find quick and easy treats that will be just as spooky and delicious as you please.
Cut-Out Cookies - Homemade cookies in pumpkin, ghost, and cat shapes are a traditional favorite in many families. Whether you make the cookies and frosting from scratch, or you buy ready made cookies and frosting, it's all great Halloween fun! Tasty frosted cookies are always a welcome sight for your family and guests on Halloween night. There is nothing prettier than a big plate of shiny orange pumpkins, spooky ghosts, and satiny black cats. I don't know which I like better, decorating the cookies or eating them!
Popcorn Balls - Another Halloween favorite is the old fashioned popcorn ball. Use a basic recipe of equal parts dark corn syrup and sugar with just a pinch of salt. Cook in a pot over medium heat until the sugar is melted and the mixture just comes up to a boil. Drizzle over a bowl of freshly popped popcorn until it's all nice and coated. Then, with greased or buttered hands, form little balls with the sticky popcorn. Form the balls in sizes that aren't too big for younger children to handle. The size of your fist is probably big enough.
Also, as you form the popcorn balls, keep a bowl of ice water close by so you can stick your hands in there to cool them off. It also helps keep the popcorn from sticking to your hands. Then, let the popcorn balls cool down and wrap them in plastic or cellophane. Wrap them tightly and present them to your family and friends for a special Halloween treat.
Caramel Apples - Those glorious and delicious caramel apples are truly a feast for the eyes and the tummy! But, a big caramel apple is often a difficult treat for a little one to eat. You'll find all kinds of leftover apples laying around after the party if you serve whole caramel apples to youngsters. Rather, cut the apples in wedges and stick them in individual serving size bowls with dipping caramel in the bottom of the bowl. You can even sprinkle on a few nuts for the traditional caramel apple look and taste. I little lemon juice on the apple wedges will prevent the apples from browning quickly.
Frozen Hand - If you are serving punch at your Halloween party, you'll want to make it as spooky as possible. A frozen hand floating around in the punch bowl would certainly send a chill up the spine of an unsuspecting guest just trying to get a cup of punch. You just need a clean, food service type glove, the kind at the deli, some drinking water, and a freezer. Fill the glove with fresh drinkable water, tie the cuff of the glove shut, put it in the freezer, and you have a frozen hand! Try to do this the night before so your "hand" is solidly frozen. If you have time you may even want to create some fingernails or rings out of fruit to make the hand even more realistic and fun.
It won't be long now before those Halloween ghosts, goblins, and witches come out from hiding to demand their treats! Start collecting ideas now for making delicious homemade Halloween goodies for Trick-or-Treating friends and family, or for your own traditional parties. Whether you like to whip up treats quick and easy, or you like to spend hours baking special treats with your family, there are recipes to be found for both. Find old fashioned recipes to start a tradition in your family, or find newfangled ideas to create some crazy fun. Either way, you want to be ready when those ghosts come to haunt your house this Halloween!
There are many ways to turn an ordinary snack into a spooky Halloween treat, some very easy, and some a little more complicated. No matter how much, or how little, time you have to spend creating snacks for your party, you can find recipes and ideas for imaginative treats that fit your busy schedule. Even with limited kitchen expertise, you'll find quick and easy treats that will be just as spooky and delicious as you please.
Cut-Out Cookies - Homemade cookies in pumpkin, ghost, and cat shapes are a traditional favorite in many families. Whether you make the cookies and frosting from scratch, or you buy ready made cookies and frosting, it's all great Halloween fun! Tasty frosted cookies are always a welcome sight for your family and guests on Halloween night. There is nothing prettier than a big plate of shiny orange pumpkins, spooky ghosts, and satiny black cats. I don't know which I like better, decorating the cookies or eating them!
Popcorn Balls - Another Halloween favorite is the old fashioned popcorn ball. Use a basic recipe of equal parts dark corn syrup and sugar with just a pinch of salt. Cook in a pot over medium heat until the sugar is melted and the mixture just comes up to a boil. Drizzle over a bowl of freshly popped popcorn until it's all nice and coated. Then, with greased or buttered hands, form little balls with the sticky popcorn. Form the balls in sizes that aren't too big for younger children to handle. The size of your fist is probably big enough.
Also, as you form the popcorn balls, keep a bowl of ice water close by so you can stick your hands in there to cool them off. It also helps keep the popcorn from sticking to your hands. Then, let the popcorn balls cool down and wrap them in plastic or cellophane. Wrap them tightly and present them to your family and friends for a special Halloween treat.
Caramel Apples - Those glorious and delicious caramel apples are truly a feast for the eyes and the tummy! But, a big caramel apple is often a difficult treat for a little one to eat. You'll find all kinds of leftover apples laying around after the party if you serve whole caramel apples to youngsters. Rather, cut the apples in wedges and stick them in individual serving size bowls with dipping caramel in the bottom of the bowl. You can even sprinkle on a few nuts for the traditional caramel apple look and taste. I little lemon juice on the apple wedges will prevent the apples from browning quickly.
Frozen Hand - If you are serving punch at your Halloween party, you'll want to make it as spooky as possible. A frozen hand floating around in the punch bowl would certainly send a chill up the spine of an unsuspecting guest just trying to get a cup of punch. You just need a clean, food service type glove, the kind at the deli, some drinking water, and a freezer. Fill the glove with fresh drinkable water, tie the cuff of the glove shut, put it in the freezer, and you have a frozen hand! Try to do this the night before so your "hand" is solidly frozen. If you have time you may even want to create some fingernails or rings out of fruit to make the hand even more realistic and fun.
It won't be long now before those Halloween ghosts, goblins, and witches come out from hiding to demand their treats! Start collecting ideas now for making delicious homemade Halloween goodies for Trick-or-Treating friends and family, or for your own traditional parties. Whether you like to whip up treats quick and easy, or you like to spend hours baking special treats with your family, there are recipes to be found for both. Find old fashioned recipes to start a tradition in your family, or find newfangled ideas to create some crazy fun. Either way, you want to be ready when those ghosts come to haunt your house this Halloween!
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Halloween is fast approaching! Creating your own Halloween Costumes and treats together is a great way to start a tradition in your family. With hundreds of fun ideas for candy and costumes to choose from, your family can create a perfectly memorable Trick-or-Treat night.
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