Get the kids in there in the kitchen. Or just use a handprint cookie cutter. (I’m thinking speed and efficiency here, but I guess the former is more sentimental.) Either way, make handprint turkey cookies HERE at Taste of Home.… Read More ...
Chocolate-Dipped Tea Bag Cookies
Tea has such cozy meaning for so many… warmth, memory, history. So I never tire of this genius idea for tea bag cookies (as in, tea bag-shaped cookies dipped in chocolate and perfect for tea dunking). Speaking of history, I as well remember posting on something similar from Party Frosting. Find these beauts HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Nutter Butter Acorns
I’ve seen so many variations of store-bought cookies-turned acorns (or store-bought doughnuts, or store-bought… well, you get the idea). But these simple and easy Nutter Butter 
acorns are up there with my favorites. Make them HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Sprinkles and Spiders
I have to agree that spiders needn’t be all scary for Halloween. Sprinkles and green licorice do the trick. Make peanut butter spider cookies–all cute-like–HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
Cookie and Marshmallow Voodoo Doll
Anyone irking you? Although it borders on a sweet gesture, this cookie and marshmallow voodoo doll might be the way to get out the aggression. Find the recipe HERE at Very Best Baking.… Read More ...
Trick-or-Treat Halloween Cookies with a Candy Stash
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Stamped Cookies with Gold Dust
The cookie-stamping trend is definitely gaining momentum. I’ve had trouble using acrylic stamps with food coloring and icing, but I never thought to use them to imprint the cookie dough itself. Now I feel better about all those stamps I bought. I’ll definitely try this, especially with the gold dust touch. Find the how-tos HERE at Pork Chop Tuesday.… Read More ...
Easy Nutter Butter Skulls
Nutter Butter cookie
s have the best shapes for decorating. I’ve seen Santas, turkeys, flip-flops, puppies, horses… so of course, skulls. Find the how-tos to make Nutter Butter skulls HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Cherry Chocolate Spider Cookies
Cute (and it takes a lot for me to say that about spiders) and yummy, the perfect combination for Halloween in my view. Make cherry chocolate spider cookies HERE at She Knows United Kingdom by Jules of Butcher, Baker.… Read More ...
Monster Cookie Sticks
I made this quick and easy monster cookie sticks quickly and easily for a small gathering at a friend’s house last week. The kids and adults gobbled them up almost as soon as I put them down. No need for special cookie cutters, you can cut these out by hand. And no need for ace decorating skills, the more mistakes … Read More ...
Spread of Halloween Party Food and Treats
I promise I’m not just saying this because my zombie marshmallows lead the pack, though it helps. Find a fantastic round-up of creepy Halloween goodies, dinner, snacks and drinks HERE at eHow, including these monster munchies and goblin cheese head.
Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam Button Cookies
I need a million of these right now for the cute and yummy combo factor. As in, cute as a button and yay for peanut butter and strawberry sandwich cookies. Find the recipe to make them HERE at Craftstorming, courtesy of guest blogger Kate from the little loaf.
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Simple Bloody Zombie Cookies
So simple and utterly perfect for Halloween: Bloody zombie cookies. I can easily see a plateful of these inspiring a few chuckles at the Halloween party. Make bloody zombie cookies HERE at Food and Femininity.… Read More ...