As Halloween approaches, the excitement in the air is palpable! One of the best ways to celebrate is by getting creative in the kitchen. Here are some easy and fun Halloween treat recipes that kids can help make, ensuring they are both tasty and festive.
GHOSTLY BANANA BITES
Ingredients:
BananasChocolate chips
Mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Slice bananas into thick pieces.
2. Use chocolate chips for eyes and mini chocolate chips for a mouth to create ghost faces on the banana slices.
MONSTER CUPCAKES
Ingredients:
Your favourite cupcake mix
Green frosting
Candy eyes
Various candies for decorations (gummy worms, chocolate sprinkles)
Instructions:
1. Bake cupcakes according to the package instructions.
2. Once cooled, frost with green frosting.
3. Add candy eyes and use various candies to create fun monster faces.
SPIDER COOKIES
Ingredients:
Chocolate cookies
Chocolate frosting
Pretzel sticks
Candy eyes
Instructions:
1. Frost the top of each cookie with chocolate frosting.
2. Break pretzel sticks into smaller pieces and press them into the frosting to create spider legs.
3. Finish with candy eyes.
WITCHES' BREW PUNCH
Ingredients:
Lime sherbet
Ginger ale
Gummy worms
Instructions:
1. In a large punch bowl, add scoops of lime sherbet.
2. Slowly pour ginger ale over the sherbet.
3. Garnish with gummy worms for a creepy effect.
PUMPKIN PUDDING CUPS
Ingredients:
Instant vanilla pudding
Orange food colouring
Graham cracker crumbs
Whipped cream
Instructions:
1. Prepare pudding according to package instructions and add orange food colouring.
2. Layer pudding and graham cracker crumbs in cups.
3. Top with whipped cream and a small candy pumpkin.
These treats are not only easy to make but also provide a great opportunity for kids to engage in fun Halloween activities. Plus, they can proudly present their creations at the family gathering or share them with friends.