Frightful feast: 7 spooky Halloween party recipes
Plan a Halloween party and silence growling bellies with snacks too sweet to be scary.
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Spooky spread
What’s the fuel that keeps Halloween kids humming? Sugar, of course! Read on for the sweetest ways to trick out your party table.
A version of this article appeared in our October 2014 issue with the headline “Boo,” pp. 81-8.
Cauldron of potions
Transform a large pumpkin into a cooler for homemade soda.
1. Remove the top third of a large pumpkin, leaving a jagged edge. Remove innards.
2. Using a needle or pin, trace your design. Carve along the design with a linoleum cutter (or other carving tool).
3. Rub exposed edges with petroleum jelly to prevent drying out.
4. Fit a plastic bowl slightly smaller than your pumpkin inside and fill up with ice and drinks.
Get the recipe: Clementine Soda Syrup>
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Marshmallow-and-Pretzel Skeleton Cupcakes
Enlist little hands to help make these bone-chilling cupcakes.
Get the recipe: Marshmallow-and-Pretzel Skeleton Cupcakes>
Lollipop ghosts
Give any kind of suckers some spirit by draping them in tissues, tying with ribbon and drawing on a face with black marker. They’re spooky stuck into a foam skull (or a small cup or vase) and a sweet take-home treat.
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Puffed-Rce Pumpkins
Kids will love making these simple Halloween morsels. Don't worry if you don't have mini bunt pans, simply mould the marshmallow-cereal mixture with your hands.
Get the recipe: Puffed-Rice Pumpkins>
Hot-Chocolate Pudding Ghosts
Boo! This spooky recipe is a new spin on cornstarch pudding and so so simple to make.
Get the recipe: Hot-Chocolate Pudding Ghosts>
Candy-Corn Apples
Kids love the candy layer on this no-bake recipe and parents love that their kids are eating fruit. It's a perfect snack for eager munchers to help with, too.
Get the recipe: Candy-Corn Apples>
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