Just another month and a half before I’m baby-free and can enjoy a yummy shot of something, anything. Like maybe a shot that brings up memories of our beloved E.T. and looks so pretty with the crushed candy on the rim of the glass. Find the how-tos to make the perfect Halloween shooter–Reese’s Pieces Shots–HERE at 1 Fine Cookie… Read More ...
Licorice and Candy Cake for Halloween
For ages I’ve seen the Kit-Kat wrapped candy cake floating around (this one). And if this whole decorate-your-cake-with-loads-of-candy thing is a trend, then I’m on board. Especially when you have such gorgeous results as this licorice and candy cake for Halloween. Make it HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
Monster in a Jar and Other Scary Halloween Treats
Although really these fall more in the “cute” than “scary” category. You know what a sucker I am for stuff in jars. Make candy monsters trapped in mason jars HERE at Hoopla Palooza. And if you like this guy, you can also make candy Halloween “cupcakes” HERE and ghost, witch, monster, devil and anything-you-like push up pops HERE.… Read More ...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ball Bats
A little known fact that won’t change your day at all, but I feel compelled to share is that my first foray into making-sweets-for-others was the chocolate peanut butter ball. I became known for them. And it’s been oh so many years since I’ve made them. Maybe Halloween is the time. Make chocolate peanut butter ball bats HERE at Happy … Read More ...
Before the Cauliflower, There Were Lollipops
Remember the cauliflower head? I have to admit, I did wonder why one would have a Styrofoam head lying around. See the reason why one would have a Styrofoam head lying around, and find a great way to display lollipops this Halloween, HERE at The Brass Paperclip Project.… Read More ...
Halloween Peeps Topiary
Halloween is ever so close, and I’ve yet to buy a Peeps. How can that be? I did at least buy a bag of candy for trick or treaters. And yes, I already ate it all. But I digress. Halloween Peeps in topiary form are just right, don’t you agree? Find the how-tos to make a Peeps topiary, and bonus, … Read More ...
Googly Eyed Lollipop Centerpiece
Googly eyes, googly eyes, I can’t get enough googly eyes. Especially at the end of curly cue pipe cleaners. Make this silly, googly-eyed lollipop centerpiece for Halloween HERE at Crafts n’ Coffee.… Read More ...
How to Paint with Candy Melts to Make Gorgeous Candy
Want to make gorgeous candies with candy melts and chocolate molds? You must see (and save beyond Halloween) this fantastic, detailed tutorial on how to paint with candy melts. Find all the information HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Spider Brownie Truffles
Creepy, crawly, chocolate. All ya’ need for Halloween. And those legs are made from Tootsie Rolls
. Who knew you could roll Tootsie Rolls so thinly? Find the step-by-step how-tos with photographs to make creepy spider truffles HERE at Shrimp Salad Circus.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Eyeballs
Not sure how I feel about my dessert looking up at me, especially my favorite chocolate-peanut butter combo, but I’d make the exception at Halloween. That and for my favorite chocolate-peanut butter combo. Make these eyeball treats HERE at Key Ingredient.… Read More ...
Werewolf Pops from Candy
Not just candy, but my favorite candy (that would be peanut butter cups). Make werewolf pops for Halloween from all store-bought candies HERE at dash.… Read More ...
Chocolate-Covered Skull Pretzels
Note to self: Stop talking about this whole crafty chocolate and pretzel trend and make something completely adorable. Because I’m loving all the stuff you come up with just mixing mini pretzels with candy melts or chocolate. Make chocolate covered skull pretzels HERE at Just Crafty Enough.… Read More ...
Halloween Marshmallow Pops
And on top of cupcakes no less. All we need is a pie underneath and cookie on top. Find the how-tos to make these cute (I mean scary, yeah, scary) Frankenstein and Jack O’ Lantern marshmallow pops HERE at Cake Whiz. And bonus, awww, thanks, Cake Whiz, for linking to my other blog for the inspiration!… Read More ...
Mummy Pretzel Rods
Given my love o’ the chocolate pretzel combo and my penchant for treats that are quick and clever to make, I’m very much digging these chocolate mummy pretzel rods.Find the directions to make them HERE at Miss CandiQuik. Via Craftfoxes.… Read More ...
Pretzel Monsters!
It’s that time of year where I start saying “I think this is a new trend.” I think this is a new trend: Decorating pretzels. And I’m all for it. My greatest weakness after chocolate and peanut butter is chocolate and something salt. Plus, decorating pretzels is easy. I adore these silly, monster Halloween pretzel and candy snacks, and they … Read More ...