A Few Tricks for Your Halloween Treats

With Halloween just around the corner, you can smell the sweets in the air. I’m sure your kids are already practicing their “trick or treats” in hopes of getting something good to eat. I know my daughter, Avery, is! I have been on the search for some tasty, fun, not-so-spooky Halloween treats for our little gal’s 4th birthday celebration. Avery’s birthday is right before Halloween and yes, she ditched the princess party theme this year (with a little coaxing I might add) and opted for a Halloween costume party. Her dad and I were thrilled, and thus my quest had begun!

I do not consider myself to be a very creative, crafty person by any means. Sometimes I get lucky and surprise myself, but generally not so much. This is why I, like many others, look to our friends at Pinterest for ideas for just about anything and everything. So of course, that was where I started, and boy did I hit the jackpot! I found some amazing treats that are kid-approved (Avery helped me choose) and yummy for the mommies and daddies too. And they are not all chalked full of sugar!

There were so many great ideas to put a little spookiness and fun on any Halloween party table. I narrowed it down to a few that are a must for our little lady’s bash! And the kiddos can help out too, which is always a plus! Here are my top picks.

Candy Apple Monsters 

A Halloween party of any sort would not be complete without candy apples! So, of course, I chose Candy Apple Monsters, and my inspiration was from polkadotchair.com. Not only were these fun to make but were quite easy. All you need are apples, lollipop sticks, caramel dipping sauce (I made my own using the Kraft caramel squares-recipe on the back of bag), and candy melts in different colors (I used Wilton’s). Don’t forget your body-part decorating accessories like candy eyeballs, monster hands, and any other candies depending on what spooky little monsters you’re making. And just let your imagination flow. I chose to make Frankensteins, bats, ghosts, and Jack-o-lanterns. They turned out so cute! Avery loved helping me stick on the eyeballs and couldn’t wait to take a great big bite!

Halloween Treats

 A few tips:

  • You can use pretzel twists to make the bat wings and Frankenstein’s ears and neck plugs. Just cover them in the candy melts. Also, black licorice would make great spider legs.
  • Make sure to let the candy melts dry before decorating, especially if using another color.

Halloween Treats

 

Mummy Hot Dogs 

These yummy little guys are a cinch to make. And who doesn’t like the classic “pigs in a blanket” but mummified?? Dab on a little yellow mustard or ketchup for eyes and you have a spooktastic treat for all to enjoy.

Mummy Dogs
Photo Credit: Chef Mommy (http://chefmommy-brandao.blogspot.com)

 

Halloween Fruit Kabobs

I wanted to add a little something with fruit to the party mix amongst all the candies and sweets. These simple, adorable fruit kabobs are a perfect way. All you need is a fruit of your choice, wooden skewers (I recommend the dull tips for young children), and any plastic toy ring, such as a spider or bat. And voilà, you have a nutritious snack with a bonus ring.

 

Halloween Kabobs
Photo Credit: Kara’s Party Ideas (www.karaspartyideas.com)

Pumpkin Veggie Tray

Ok, so I had to come up with at least one veggie snack to make this party complete. A Pumpkin Veggie Tray did the trick. Just arrange baby carrots on a platter in the shape of a pumpkin, use cucumber slices to make a mouth, and broccoli florets for a stem. Then add your favorites dips in small bowls or ramekins for the eyes and nose. And there you have it–a fun, festive display of veggies to fill those hungry tummies.

Pumpkin Veggie Tray
Photo Credit: Taste of Home (www.tasteofhome.com)

 

So if you’re looking for some spooktacular ideas that your guests are sure to love, here are some great options. And, I was able to get in some fruits and veggies too…BONUS!!

Paula
Paula Brunt, who has spent the majority of her life in North Central Florida, found comfort with her husband Stefan and their two children, Avery (4 years) and Evan (9 months) here in Jacksonville. Paula’s career as a Pediatric Oncology Nurse at Nemours Children’s Clinic has recently been put on hold to enjoy the pleasures and embrace the challenges of being a stay at home mom. Raising her two toe-heads consists of plenty of excitement daily, but Paula still makes it a priority to begin her mornings with the ladies of Jacksonville Stroller Strength, where she is a student as well as an instructor. Aside from doing her best to live an active and healthy lifestyle, she enjoys time with friends rooting for the Gators, and “relaxing” at the beach with her family in tow. Family, friends, and good food bring a smile to Paula’s face, and she loves nothing more than bringing them all together!

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