I think a new cookie has officially been born. (I’m thinking first of these clever pinata cookies from Project Denneler.) And of course, Halloween is another perfect holiday for stashing candy inside of sweets. Find the how-tos to make these adorable–and practical–trick or treat cookies HERE at Not Martha. Thanks, Michelle, for the tip!… Read More ...
Witch Cupcakes
These cupcakes are witchy from top to bottom, from the point of the witch’s hat to the bottom of the orange, black and green swirly cupcakes. And the witch is made from store-bought candy. Find the how-tos and instructions HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Easy Jack O’ Lantern and Spider Pancakes
It’s very important to not skip breakfast. Especially on a busy day like Halloween. Especially when there are cookie cutters and Nutella involved. Make Jack O’ Pancakes and spider web pancakes HERE at Hungry Happenings.
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Caramel Apple Crisp Cupcakes in Bushel Baskets
I know I rarely post on straight recipes, even if they look as utterly divine as these cupcakes, but the presentation won me over in an instant. Now, to find mini bushel baskets, so perfect for Fall to match these so perfect for Fall cupcakes. Find the recipe to make caramel apple crisp cupcakes HERE at Tasty Sweet.… Read More ...
Kids and Marzipan
Now here’s a fantastic way to get kids in the kitchen and to spark their interest in storytelling. Check out the monkeys and elephants these kiddos created with the Play-Doh-like stuff to accompany their own story. Find the tale HERE at Buzzmills, from Laura of Craftstorming.
Election Night “Uncle Sammies”
Let’s take a break from Halloween and go to another night of anxiety here in America… The election. Need some grub to watch the results? Make “Uncle Sammies,” red, white and blue sliders. And the Uncle Sam toppers are essential. I think I’d use the toppers for cupcakes, too. Make Uncle Sammies HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.… Read More ...
Mummies, Ghosts and Monster Cookie Tutorials
What can you make with a cute Babushka cookie cutter? Monsters for Halloween, of course. Find the how-tos to decorate these adorable (I mean, scary) mummy, screaming ghoul, monster (not shown, but even beyond adorable), and evil ghost cookies HERE at Bubble and Sweet.… Read More ...
Classic Monster Crackers
And one more for Halloween… This time on the appetizer side of dinner, not the dessert side. Make classic monster crackers HERE at Snackpicks from Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Cookie Cutter Halloween Cupcakes
I’m always a fan of letting the cookie cutters do the decorating for you. Make easy cookie cutter cupcakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Cardamom Shortbread Cookie Owls
These cardamom shortbread cookies sound delicious and look easy to transform into cute owls without a lot of complicated decorating. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at My Own Ideas.… Read More ...
Werewolves from Store-Bought Snack Cakes
You had me at “decorate store-bought…” Beth of Hungry Happenings. (Sheesh, I’m lazy these days. Blame the almost-here kid in my belly.) Easily turn snack cakes into werewolves HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Halloween Witch Popcorn Snack Mix
I think Sue of Munchkin Munchies made this snack mix for me because she knows I have a thing for Bugles and turning Bugles into candy. Right, Sue? Plus, this creepy snack mix also has witch’s fingernails, warts, broomsticks and noses, which is no small feat. Find the recipe for Wicked Witch Snack Mix HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
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Pumpkin Cheese Appetizer and Spider Stuffed Eggs
This pumpkin appetizer mixture of rice, cheese and pumpkin looks amazing and sounds delicious. Find the recipe HERE at Just My Delicious. And what’s creepier than finding a spider on your deviled egg? I’m sure you folks can come up with a list, but for this arachnophobe, nothing. Find spiders and stuffed eggs HERE. (Translation tools available.)
Ghostly Pears
While the post is in Italian, methinks if you do not speak the language you can figure out how to make these ghostly pears with a couple cloves. Easy peasy! Find the ghost pears HERE at Pane, Amore e Creatività. Thanks to Linda for sending this tip along!… Read More ...
Bats and Moon Pies
There are several reasons why I’m loving these way-too-simple bat moon pies. 1. They are way-too-simple and take seconds (or minutes, but whatever, minimal time). 2. In keeping with the quick thing, all you need are store-bought moon pies and chocolate. 3. Moons. Bats. Get it? Make moon pies
and bats HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...