Easy Halloween Food and Drinks You Can Make with The Kids
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In Texas, Halloween is a time for family fun. Many people spend the day visiting pumpkin patches, going on hayrides, and attending fall festivals. But, of course, no Halloween would be complete without some spooky treats!
In our household, Halloween preparations are a family affair. My kids and I get excited about planning what kind of food and drinks we can make together. We always have a blast making themed treats and coming up with recipes to get everyone in the spooky spirit!
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Witch Finger Cookies
Nothing quite says Halloween like a platter of Witch Finger Cookies. These spooky snacks are easy to make and are always a hit with party guests. The key to making them look genuinely creepy is in the presentation.
Be sure to roll out long, thin cookie dough for the fingers, and don't be afraid to get creative with the "nails" using almond nuts (how long do nuts last?). Bejeweled rings or fake blood can add an extra touch of horror. Of course, these tasty fingers will surely vanish quickly, so make plenty. After all, no one wants to end up being a fingerless witch!
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Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon almond extract (how long does almond extract last?)
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (how long does flour last?) or white whole wheat flour (how long does whole wheat flour last?) (or a mix of the two) or for a gluten-free version, see below1
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup blanched almonds
1/2 - 1 cup strawberry jam
Procedures
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and almond extract and mix.
When well combined, gradually add sifted flour and salt.
When thoroughly combined, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 40 minutes or up to 2 days.
Preheat your oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with paper.
Take about a third of the dough out of the fridge and begin rolling out the fingers. Add an almond to the tip of the fingernail, and press down to make sure it's secure.
Form a knuckle by squeezing around the middle.
Use a sharp knife for the wrinkles in the knuckles and vary the length. That'll create a more realistic finger.
It is recommended to bake one test finger to make sure all the fingers come out the way you want them to. Testing ensures that you don't spend all your time rolling out all the cookies only to discover that you should have made them differently.
Once you're happy with your test fingers, continue rolling out the rest of the dough.
Place fingers on the prepared cookie sheet, leaving about a centimeter between them.
Bake for 17 - 22 minutes or until slightly golden.
Let the cookies cool on the sheet, and then remove the almonds from the cookies. Add some jam in the cavities and then put the almonds back, making sure you used enough jam for them to ooze a little. Also, add some jam around the knuckles for extra nastiness! You can use the remaining jam as "dip."
Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Ghost Meringues
Are you looking for a fun and easy Halloween treat to make at home? Look no further than these Ghost Meringues! These little swirls of sweetened egg white goodness are crackly, chewy, and boo-licious! They're also nut-free, making them perfect for Halloween parties. Best of all, they're super easy to make.
Pipe the meringue mixture onto a baking sheet, bake until crisp, and let cool. Then, dip the bottoms of the ghosts into melted chocolate, and let set. That's it! You'll have spooky and delicious treats that are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. So go ahead and give these Ghost Meringues a try this Halloween!
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Ingredients
2 large egg whites
½ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ cup melted dark chocolate
Black food marker
Procedure
Preheat the oven to 275 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat.
Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, mix the egg whites at medium speed while slowly adding the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time.
Add the vanilla extract and mix at medium-high speed until stiff peaks have formed.
Transfer the meringue to a piping bag.
Begin making mounds by holding the bag perpendicular to the lined baking sheet. Press gently, using even pressure, and pipe no more than a 1-inch mound - about the size of a Hershey kiss.
Bake for 1 hour, then turn off the oven and let the meringues cool to room temperature, about 1 hour, inside the oven with the door closed.
Take the meringues out and dip the bottom into melted chocolate.
Add two small dots to the meringues using the black food marker to resemble eyes.
Transfer the ghosts to an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Mummy Hotdogs
If you're looking for a fun and easy Halloween recipe, look no further than these mummy dogs! You only need some hot dogs, pre-made croissant dough, and a little ketchup or mustard (how long does mustard last?).
Wrap the hot dogs in the dough, brush with your chosen condiment, and bake according to the package directions. In just minutes, you'll have a tray full of spooky mummy dogs that will surely be a hit with kids and adults alike! Whether you're serving them as a snack or using them as part of a Halloween party spread, these mummy dogs are sure to be a delicious hit.
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Ingredients
6 Hot dogs
1 package frozen puff pastry dough
Procedure
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Slightly defrost your frozen puff pastry dough and unroll the dough. Please press on the perforations to seal them together.
Cut the dough into 1/4-inch strips.
Wrap the pieces of dough around each hot dog, creating bandages by stretching the dough slightly and letting it overlap and criss-cross. You don't completely cover the hot dog; leave gaps, so it looks like a mummy peeking out from its bandages.
Place each wrapped hot dog on a baking sheet and then bake for 10-12 minutes or until the dough is golden brown and hot dogs are warmed through.
Remove from the oven and place a small dot of ketchup or mustard on the back of your candy eyes and add 2 to each mummy dog.
Eyeball Punch
Halloween is a time for parties, and no party is complete without a festive punch. This Halloween punch is deliciously fruity without any added sweetener or artificial ingredients, making it a healthier option than many other Halloween drinks.
It's so creepy and natural; you just need lychees and blueberries (how long do blueberries last?)!
This recipe is best made with 100% real fruit juice. Juice Fruits LLC in Houston, TX promises to always hand-pick only the best fruits and vegetables when buying from farms or markets.
Ingredients
Punch:
4 cups 100% pineapple juice
4 cups 100% blood orange juice
3 cups 100% apple juice
1/3 cup 100% lime juice
Eyeballs:
2 cans canned lychees (how long do canned lychees last?)
1 cup blueberries
Procedure
Prepare the eyeballs. Place a blueberry in the middle of each lychee. You may place two on a skewer to make a set of eyes.
Keep refrigerated until ready to serve or use as ice cubes (highly recommended).
To do that, lay the assembled eyeballs in a single layer on a tray and freeze for about 1-2 hours or until frozen. Please keep them in a freezer-proof container until ready to serve.
It's best to freeze the juice bottles in the freezer for a few hours before serving. Shortly before serving, mix all the punch ingredients. Keep chilled until ready to serve.
Green Apple Monsters
Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with your food! And what could be more fun than making these adorable apple monster faces? They're super simple to make and only require a few ingredients. Plus, they're a hit with kids and adults alike! So if you're looking for a healthy Halloween treat ready in just a few minutes, look no further than these apple monster mouths!
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Ingredients
3 green apples
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (how long does peanut butter last?)
2 ounces of sliced cheddar or Colby jack cheese
2 tablespoons of pumpkin or sunflower seeds
1 package of candy eyes (you'll use around 20 pieces)
Instructions
Quarter the green apples and slice off the core and seeds.
Carefully cut out a v-shape into the center of the apple quarter to create the mouth of the monster. Repeat with all the apple pieces.
Spread a thin layer of peanut butter into each monster's mouth.
Press several pumpkin or sunflower seeds onto the top of the mouth along the edge to form teeth. Repeat with all apple slices.
Place a triangular piece of cheese into each monster's mouth.
Using the remaining peanut butter, spread a small amount onto the back of the candy eyes and place them on top of the apple slices.
Serve immediately!
Summary
Halloween is a time for spooks, scares, and, most importantly - sweet treats! So this year, skip the pre-packaged candy and processed snacks and try out one of these delicious recipes with your kids. From mummy hot dogs to eyeball punch, we've covered you with all the best Halloween food ideas. And don't worry - these recipes are easy enough for even the youngest chefs in your family to help make.
So get ready to have fun this Halloween season with these tasty recipes! And don’t forget to check out our Fun Indoor Halloween Activities For the Whole Family!
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