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40 Family Friendly Halloween Recipes: Fun Holiday Recipes

With Halloween just around the corner, I’m already busy planning which Halloween recipes to make this year. There’s just so many to choose from! And if you’re like me, you might also be looking for some fun recipes to make this Halloween.

I’ve rounded up some of my favorite fun and family friendly Halloween recipes, including sweet and savory recipes. Make them for a Halloween party or get together, as gifts or treats for friends, or simply for yourself to enjoy a festive treat or snack.

You can also get the kids involved in making these fun recipes, it’ll keep them busy and you’ll have something yummy to eat afterwards. Win win!

40 Fun Family Friendly Halloween Recipes

Hope you enjoy! To view the full instructions for any of these items, please follow the corresponding link and you’ll be taken to the full recipe.

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1. Halloween Ghost Vanilla Donuts

Halloween ghost vanilla donuts are the perfect kids party treat.

These sweet vanilla flavored donuts are made with all wholesome ingredients, refined sugar-free and with no extra fat. Super healthy and super scary. Boo!

Found from natalieshealth.com

2. White Chocolate Covered Mummy Cookies

Looking for a really quick and easy Halloween treat?

These white chocolate covered mummy cookies are really easy to make and adorable.

Found from retrohousewifegoesgreen.com

3. Leaky Cauldron Brownies

These Leaky Cauldron brownies are a lot of fun and are perfect for a family Halloween party, a group Halloween party or just for fun. Your family will love them. And they are rather rich, so you may want to share them with neighbors and friends. They will love you for it.

Found from busycreatingmemories.com

4. Owl Marshmallow Pops

Almost too cute to eat, Owl Marshmallow Pops make great owl party favors or Halloween snacks!

Found from themondaybox.com

5. Asparagus Mushroom Scramble Pepper Jacks

A fun, fast and flavorful Halloween breakfast – or breakfast for dinner – stuffed into some Silly Spooky Pepper Jacks

Found from spabettie.com

6. Spiderweb Pizzas

Serve up a piping hot slice of spookiness with these super-simple pizzas made with pre-baked crust, pizza sauce, strategically placed string cheese and a black olive spider.

Found from womansday.com

7. Mummy Hot Dogs

These are the first and original Mummy Hot Dogs with cut arms and legs, a great idea for kids!

Found from ourordinarylife.com

8. Bloody Hot Dog Fingers

These bloody finger hot dogs for Halloween are so gross and yet so amazing, all at the same time!

If you’re having a Halloween party, you have to make these, they are so simple to make and they will be a gross party hit for sure!

Found from saltycanary.com

9. Mummy Rice Krispies Treats

These fun themed treats are super easy because you can make homemade Rice Krispies treats or just decorate pre-made Rice Krispies treats. Just unwrap rice krispie treats and start decorating!

Found from desertchica.com

10. Ghost Cake Pops

This Halloween cake pop recipe makes a super fun and totally delicious holiday treat, and they’re the perfect way to impress party guests, too.

If you’ve never made cake pops before, you might be surprised at how easy they are too make. All you need is a little time and patience.

Found from hellolittlehome.com

11. Pumpkin Spice Air Fryer Baked Apples

These pumpkin spice air fryer baked apples are a healthy treat that come together in a fraction of the time it takes in the oven.

Found from glueandglitter.com

12. Jack o’Lantern Cupcakes

You can get creative with these if you like by making different expressions and such.

Found from cosmopolitancornbread.com

13. Halloween Oreo Brownie Pizza

This Halloween Oreo Brownie Pizza is perfect for a festive party and can be topped with other items, like whipped cream or sprinkles, if you wish.

The opportunities are endless here!

Found from thismamaloves.com

14. Spooky Chocolate Vanilla Oreo Fudge

Layers of chocolate, vanilla, Oreo cookies, and sprinkles make this Spooky Chocolate Vanilla Oreo Fudge a fun treat to make and eat. Candy eyes give it the spooky “Eye will be watching you” feel.

Found from insidebrucrewlife.com

15. Stitched Sugar Cookies

Whip up a batch of easy Halloween sugar cookies with a Tim Burton twist thanks to food coloring and chocolate stitches inspired by Sally’s dress from The Nightmare Before Christmas

Found from chickenscratchny.com

16. Halloween Mummy Pizza

These mummy mini pizzas are the perfect Halloween dinner idea.

They are easy to make, and they are even easy enough if you want you can have your kids help you make them!

They are so cute and delicious. I mean, who doesn’t love pizza?!

Found from lmld.org

17. Buffalo Meatball Pumpkins

These Buffalo Meatball Pumpkins are perfect for serving at fall celebrations from harvest parties and football parties to Halloween and Thanksgiving!

Found from thegunnysack.com

18. Spider Eggs

Yummy little deviled eggs, topped with creepy little spiders.

Found from makeit-loveit.com

19. Mashed Potato Monsters

These little mashed potato monsters are not only creepy, but they are delicious to snack on as well!

Found from helpfulhomemade.com

20. Haunted Graveyard Rice Krispies Treats

Whip up a 100% edible graveyard for Halloween this year with these easy to make Haunted Graveyard Rice Krispies Treats!

Found from thefrugalfoodiemama.com

21. White Chocolate Boo Bark

This White Chocolate Boo Bark is is filled with creamy white chocolate, Oreo cookies, chewy candy corn, and festive sprinkles.

It’s such an easy recipe and is the perfect snack to munch on with friends on Halloween!

Found from pumpkinnspice.com

22. 4 Ingredient Halloween Cookies

These Halloween Cookies are soft, fluffy, and made with just 4 ingredients.

The sprinkles lend some Halloween fun and using cake mix makes it so easy. It’s a simple recipe for a spooky night!

Found from pumpkinnspice.com

23. Easy Halloween Spider Pizza

You don’t get second chances to have Halloween pizza–and this is, hands-down, the best pizza for Halloween dinner.

You simply cannot go wrong with this Easy Halloween Spider Pizza!

Found from nerdymamma.com

24. Ghost Pretzels

White chocolate dipped pretzels are made into ghosts with candy eyes and a little bit of imagination.

Found from dessertnowdinnerlater.com

25. Monster Halloween Popcorn

This Monster Halloween Popcorn is one of those easy Halloween treats that require only 5 ingredients and a few minutes to whip up.

Found from recipesfromapantry.com

26. Mummy Pigs in a Blanket

Make these mummy pigs in a blanket with regular sized hot dogs or mini cocktail sausages for a spooky bite.

Found from thatfitfam.com

27. Spooky Chorizo Hand Pies

Are you looking for a simple yet scrumptious savory snack for your Halloween party? Then these Spooky Chorizo Hand Pies will be the PERFECT choice!

They are easy and really fun to make, and are stuffed with a flavor-packed filling!

Found from theflavorbender.com

28. Halloween Jalapeño Popper Mummies

These Halloween Jalapeño Mummies are sure to be a crowd pleaser and are so easy to make!

Found from frugalcouponliving.com

29. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Ball

These cute little spiders are actually made from a chocolate peanut butter protein ball.

They’re perfect for some quick energy, and make an adorable healthy kid snack for Halloween.

Found from eatingrichly.com

30. Spider Whoopie Pies

These spider whoopie pies are made of a chocolate cake and filled with a dark red velvet frosting.

Found from cookiedoughandovenmitt.com

31. Halloween Trifle

This Halloween Trifle is packed with Peeps and chocolate, but is so easy that anyone can make it.

With all of the Halloween items in stores in July and August, grab the supplies you need early!

Found from dancingthroughtherain.com

32. Monster Halloween Marshmallow Pops

These cute Monster Halloween Marshmallow Pops are easy Halloween treats that anyone can make.

They require only 5 ingredients and come together in just a few minutes.

Found from recipesfromapantry.com

33. Double Chocolate Rice Krispie Mummies

These are homemade rice krispies dipped in white chocolate and “wrapped” in milk chocolate!

Found from willcookforsmiles.com

34. Poop Emoji Cupcakes

These Gluten Free “Poopcakes” Poop Emoji Cupcakes are a fun and delicious take on the poop emoji icon.

They will be a hit at your next party and will most likely spark some silly conversations!

Found from allergyfreealaska.com

35. Cheese Mummy

Isn’t he the cutest cheese mummy ever?

Whether you’re looking for a Halloween recipe for kids or for adults, he’s your guy! It’s the perfect Halloween appetizer and makes a stunning contribution to any Halloween potluck.

Found from eatingrichly.com

36. Witch Hat Cookies

These no-bake Halloween witch hat treats are so easy and fun to make and to eat!

Found from dizzybusyandhungry.com

37. Monster Eye Balls Rice Krispie Bites

These Monster Eye Balls Rice Krispie Bites are these yummy, bite-sized balls of crunchy, marshmallow-y delight with creepy monster eyes!

Found from twosisterscrafting.com

38. Halloween Boo Bark

In need of a super quick Halloween treat? Luckily it only takes a few minutes to make this super fun and seasonally appropriate Halloween Boo Bark.

Found from asthebunnyhops.com

39. Halloween Spiderweb Caramel Apples

Caramel apples with spiderwebs are a spooky-sweet Halloween treat! Caramel and apples just go together, and they taste even sweeter when there’s a creepy chocolate spider on the side!

Found from tarateaspoon.com

40. Bloody Halloween Cupcakes

These bloody cupcakes are a delicious way to celebrate the Halloween season.

Whether you’re looking to create a Halloween party treat or something fun in the kitchen with your family this Halloween season, these bloody cupcakes will surely be a spectacular choice.

Found from thirdstopontheright.com

If you enjoyed this roundup of tasty Halloween recipes, you might also be interested in these yummy Halloween party appetizers, quick and easy Halloween treats or even these cute and spooky edible Halloween gifts!

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September 7, 2019
20 Spooktacular Halloween Party Appetizers That’ll Wow Your Guests

It’s no secret that along with Christmas, Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I love all the creative and spooky desserts and food people come up with to make. I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Halloween party appetizers you can really impress (or scare) your guests with.

20 Creative Halloween Party Appetizers

Hope you enjoy these Halloween party appetizers and finger food ideas. Let me know if you end up making any of these, I know I will!

1. Bloody Finger Hot Dogs For Halloween

Ok, this might be the most terrifying Halloween recipe ever … and I LOVE it!

These bloody finger hot dogs for Halloween are so gross and yet so amazing, all at the same time!

If you’re having a Halloween party, you have to make these, they are so simple to make and they will be a gross party hit for sure!

Found from saltycanary.com

2. Mummy Hot Dogs

How creative are these mummy hot dogs?!

They’re perfect for the whole family, and also kid friendly, so get your kids to help you make these Halloween mummy hot dogs!

Found from ourordinarylife.com

3. Meatball Mummies

These Meatball Mummies are a fun, easy, and delicious Halloween finger food idea. They are store-bought meatballs, wrapped in crescent down, and topped with marinara and olives.

Found from highheelsandgrills.com

4. Saucy Spider with Hairy Leg Sticks

Spin a web of doughy deliciousness with this party-perfect Halloween appetizer.

If you can’t find pizza dough at your supermarket, try a local pizza parlor, which will likely sell you a fresh ball.

For extra effect, sprinkle the legs with poppy seeds, in addition to Parmesan.

Found from womansday.com

5. Halloween Jalapeño Popper Mummies

These little mummies will win over your heart and your stomach! They are just so darned cute you don’t want to eat them but trust me, once you have one you will be heading back for more!

Found from thehopelesshousewife.com

6. Witch Finger Cookies

These healthier witch finger cookies use jam in place of food coloring! Can be made with all-purpose flour or with whole wheat for a 100% whole grain version.

Found from texanerin.com

7. Pepperoni Pizza Pockets

These homemade pepperoni pizza pockets are a great make-ahead meal or snack. Serve them with a side of marinara sauce for dipping!

Found from dinneratthezoo.com

8. Mummy Puff Pastry Pizza Pies

These mummy puff pastry pizza pies are a fun project to make with the kids, and would be perfect for Halloween parties or even to pack in lunch boxes.

Found from eatsamazing.co.uk

9. Halloween Jack Skellington Ricotta Olive Tarts

If you’re looking for a Halloween party food that will please adults and kids alike, these Jack Skellington tarts fit the bill.

Found from snixykitchen.com

10. Buffalo Meatball Pumpkins

These Buffalo Meatball Pumpkins that are perfect for serving at fall celebrations from harvest parties and football parties to Halloween and Thanksgiving!

They have a mild buffalo sauce with a pretzel stem and a parsley leaf.

Found from thegunnysack.com

11. Bite-Size Eyeballs

Whip up these cheesy pastry puffs with just four ingredients, then make each pair come alive with slices of cucumber and olive, and squiggles of tasty Sriracha.

Found from womansday.com

12. Mini Spider Pizzas

Black olives are the perfect topping for these mini pizzas because you can make creepy black spiders with them.

Found from reciperunner.com

13. Spider Hotdogs

These Spider Hotdogs are perfect for your upcoming Halloween parties! They would be great before or after trick-or-treating.

You can assemble these ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when you are ready.

Found from plainchicken.com

14. PB&J Spider Sandwich

Easy to make and perfect as a snack or lunch box meal for the kids.

Found from welchs.com

15. Bones and Cheese Dip

So fun…and yummy too! They are easy enough to add to your Halloween Dinner for your family, and also perfect for a large party or even a spooky dinner party.

Found from pocketchangegourmet.com

16. Halloween Mummy Pizza Bites

These Halloween Mummy Pizza Bites are adorable and incredibly easy to make! Your kids will love them for your next Halloween Party!

Found from printablecrush.com

17. Mummy Wrapped Brie

This mummy wrapped brie and spooky cheese & cracker board are the perfect addition to a grown up Halloween party!

Found from yourhomebasedmom.com

18. Monster Eye Asparagus Gruyere Tart

This Monster Eye Asparagus Gruyere Tart is the perfect Halloween dish to serve at parties or just a weeknight family dinner!

Found from pizzazzerie.com

19. Mummy Mini Pizzas

These mummy mini pizzas are the perfect Halloween dinner idea.

They are easy to make, and they are even easy enough if you want you can have your kids help you make them!

They are so cute and delicious. I mean, who doesn’t love pizza?!

Found from lmld.org

20. Shrimp On The Brain Cracker Spread

A fun, spooky addition to any Halloween party, this ‘Shrimp On The Brain’ Cracker Spread is simply ‘boo’-tiful.

It looks just like a fresh, bloody brain, but it tastes like a creamy, flavorful shrimp dip that the whole family will love.

Found from 4sonrus.com

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July 14, 2019
Easy DIY Halloween Pumpkin Carving Tutorial and Tips For Beginners
With Halloween just around the corner, I thought I’d do an easy Halloween pumpkin carving tutorial for beginners. If you haven’t carved out a pumpkin before, it’s not as daunting as you think! It’ll probably end up being quite fun!

Check out the video below and follow along if this is your first time carving a pumpkin for Halloween!

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What you will need
- A keyhole saw
- Fine carving tool (a clay or lino tool from the craft shop)
- Ice cream scoop
- Metal skewer
- Sticky tape
- 1 x American pumpkin
- 1 x face design (draw your own onto a piece of A4 paper)
- a church or pillar candle
Start by cutting out a section in the top of the pumpkin for the lid. Use the key hole saw, working around the top in a circle and make sure you include a ‘notch’ for the lid. This will make it easier to refit the lid every time you need to take it on and off.

Once you’ve cut out the lid, trim back the inside flesh on both the lid section and the main section of the pumpkin using the keyhole saw. The thinner you can get the flesh interior, the better your Jack o’Lantern will glow. So try to scrape back as much of the flesh as possible without losing the structural integrity of the pumpkin.

Use the ice cream scoop to scrape out the seeds and flesh. You’ll need to keep working at this until you get a nice thin shell – alternately using the ice cream scoop and the fine carving tool to whittle away the inside of the pumpkin flesh.

Once you have the inside of the pumpkin nice and clean, you can start on the face.

Tape your face design to the front of the pumpkin and use a skewer to mark out the design onto the pumpkin’s surface.

Now use the keyhole saw and fine carving tool to carve out the facial features. At this point, depending on your design, you can also use a cordless drill to carve out smaller holes.

When that’s done, you’ll need to make one more hole in the bottom of the lantern for the candle to sit inside. The lantern will be placed over the top of the candle, so make sure the hole is big enough to comfortably fit the candle.

Now light up the candle, place the lantern over the top and put Jack out on the doorstep.

Trick or treat!

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October 26, 2018
10 Cheap and Easy DIY Halloween Decorations
There are so many cheap and easy DIY Halloween decorations that you can use to turn your home into the perfect setting for Halloween.

Here I round up some of the best ideas I’ve found around the web that you can easily do with a few items from the dollar store.

Bloody Candles

Found from LilyShop

These bloody candles make for some creepy decor and they are super easy to make!

All you need is a red candle, some white candles and a lighter and you are all set!

Spooky Candles

Found from ThoughtfullySimple

If you’re looking for some easy, quick, inexpensive Halloween decorations, these dollar store ghost candles can literally not be easier to make!

Simply draw some ghostly faces on the white candles with a black Sharpie and you are good to go!

Creepy Mummy Hand

Found from ChristyBuonomoPhoto

Definitely one of my favourite dollar store halloween decorations!

Who would’ve thought it could be so easy (and fun) to make such an authentic looking mummy hand?

I’m thinking you can probably also use some garden gloves filled with sand or something if you can’t find a plastic hand to use.

Dancings Ghosts

Found from Listotic

Really love these DIY dancing lawn ghosts!

They have a sort of creepy haunting feeling to them – will definitely transform your space into a scary setting.

Zombie Dolls

Found from JustCraftyEnough

These DIY zombie dolls can look really creepy and is also inexpensive (and fun) to make! You can also use bigger dolls to make it even scarier.

Skulls in Vase

Found from DiyProjects

If you’re looking to whip up some easy or last minute halloween decorations, this vase of skulls is the perfect idea.

All you’ll need is some Spanish moss, a tall glass vase and some skeleton heads. You can even replace the skeleton heads with any other creepy items you can find, like plastic spiders or snakes.

Hanging Ghosts

Found from SimplyDesigning

These hanging ghosts are super creative and also easy to make.

Use them either outside or inside to give your home a spooky feel!

Creepy Spiders

Found from DeliaCreates

Using faux critters from the dollar store is a really easy and super quick way to decorate any surface in and around your home. Place them on your walls or your door to give off a creepy vibe.

Creepy Eyeballs

Found from EpBot

Love this tutorial that shows how you can easily make some creepy and realistic eyeballs.

You can use the eyeballs for decorating in any way you like, from placing them in the center of a bunch of roses to arranging them in a glass vase or mason jar to create chilling decorations.

Head in a Jar

Found from CraftyMorning

Really simple, easy and inexpensive to make, these heads in a jar will freak everyone out!

Place some glow sticks in the jar together with the masks to give it an even creepier look at night!

Hope you enjoyed these easy DIY Halloween Decorations ideas. Let me know if you’re planning on decorating your home for Halloween and if any of these work for you!

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August 28, 2018
10 Quick and Easy Halloween Treats That’ll Definitely Be A Hit
I absolutely love Halloween and always look forward to the many cute and creepy Halloween treats I can make. Like many of you, I don’t always have a lot of time to spend making treats and snacks. For this reason, I’ve been out looking for yummy quick and easy Halloween treats and snacks to make.

Mini Bat Treats

Found from ChelseasMessyApron

These mini bat treats are super adorable and beyond easy to make.

You only need 4 ingredients to make these yummy bat bites.

Ghostly Lollipops

Found from HappinessIsHomemade

These ghost lollipops are perfect to make for someone who doesn’t have a lot of time on their hands.

Simply take your favorite lollipops and cover them with coffee filters. Use a permanent marker for the eyes and mouth and you have some spooktacular lollies.

Peanut Butter Spider Cookies

Found from ChelseasMessyApron

These spider cookies are yummy and super fun.

You can take your favorite cookies and some mini peanut butter cups to make this tasty treat.

Blood Spatter Oreo Cookies

Found from Cutefetti

If you love Oreos, why not jazz them up with red cookie icing for Halloween?

These cookies are super simple to make and take almost no time at all!

Skeleton Bones

Found from PennyPinchinMom

Get creative with your Halloween treats by making these super fun skeleton bone treats.

All you need are some pretzel sticks, mini marshmallows, and white almond bark.

Monster Doughnuts

Found from TheSimple-SweetLife

Turn your ordinary doughnuts into creepy eye monster doughnuts fit for Halloween. You can also get creative here and try it out with different colors.

Zombie Eye Balls

Found from Eighteen25

If you love pretzels, candy melts and m&m’s, you’ll love these simple zombie eyeballs as a Halloween treat.

Halloween Spider Web Treats

Found from DeliaCreates

These chocolate spider web treats are amazingly quick to make and are a great hit with the kids.

I recommend using a piping bag to drizzle the chocolate over the pretzels to make it even easier!

Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats

Found from BigBearsWife

Bring life to the party with these creepy Frankenstein treats!

Simply decorate the rice crispy treats you know and love with some chocolate and eyes to make it Halloween ready!

Witches Brooms

Found from TheKitchenMagpie

These witches brooms are so quick and easy to make it almost feels like cheating!

Simply stick some pretzel sticks into mini peanut butter cups and you’re done!

Hope you enjoyed these quick and easy Halloween treats and snack ideas! If you try any of them out let me know, would love to hear from you!

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August 28, 2018
10 Halloween Mason Jar Gift Ideas That You Would Never Think Of
It’s time to start saving up on those mason jars again, and this time for some awesome Halloween creations! Now I’m not sure if its normal to give gifts on Halloween, but I’m always looking for opportunities to give gifts. So, of course, today I’m sharing some of my favorite Halloween mason jar gift ideas I came across.

Halloween Mason Jar Gift Ideas

If you’re having a Halloween party or just want in on some Halloween fun, there’s always something you can do with mason jars.

Mason jars are super versatile cause you can use them for almost any occasion. Not to mention they’re also really affordable and adorable (or spooky, in this case). You can decorate your mason jars in so many ways for Halloween and use it as decor, treat holders, and also for Halloween gifts!

The Halloween mason jar gift ideas below are perfect to gift to friends, family,teachers and even co workers. They all have the personal touch of being handmade so people will surely appreciate them (I know I would!).

Hope you enjoy!

1. Halloween Cookies Mix in a Jar

Cookie mix in a jar is one of my favorite types of gifts. It looks really cute and also works well for any occasion as you can simply decorate the mason jar to fit whatever occasion it is for.

In this case, we have Halloween cookies with red, white and yellow M&Ms to create Candy Corn cookies.

Found from lilluna

2. Pumpkin Mason Jar Holders

These pumpkin mason jars could work perfectly well for either Halloween, Thanksgiving or fall in general.

If you want to give them a more spooky Halloween feel, you could draw or paint faces on the “pumpkins”. Fill them with any Halloween sweets and candies you like!

Found from the36thavenue

3. Halloween Mason Jar Mini Cakes

Instead of giving a cake mix in a mason jar, you could also opt to make the cake inside the mason jar yourself.

Check out these cute Halloween cakes and how the decorations on the mason jar compliments the cake.

Found from lifemadesimplebakes

4. Bugs & Kisses

Really simple and hassle free, this bugs & kisses Halloween mason jar gift is a really cool idea.

You just need to add your kisses and some bugs/spiders to your mason jar. Top it off with a ribbon and the label and there you have it. You can find the free printable over at the website linked below.

Found from homebyheidi

5. Brains Cupcake in a Jar

Another cup cake, this one with a more gory twist perfect for Halloween!

This would be perfect as a brainy gift to someone or even as treats at a Halloween party.

Found from livinglocurto

6. Witches’ Vitamins

How cute are these mason jars with witch hats?

You can fill them candy corn or any Halloween appropriate mix for a witch’s brew or vitamins mix.

Found from nestofposies

7. Toxic Treats Mason Jar Gift

Moving away from the more traditional orange Halloween colors, this toxic treats mason jar would be the perfect gift for friends or teachers.

And it only takes a couple of minutes to make!

Found from gingersnapcrafts

8. Halloween Snack Mix

Perfect as Halloween party favors or thank you gifts, these snack mix mason jars are colorful and fun.

If you already have the snack mix, then it’s easy to make a couple of these quickly. Just fill the mason jars up and add the ribbons and printable labels.

Found from evermine

9. Pumpkin Spice Pretzels in a Jar

This one is a bit on the simpler toned down side, but could still be a great gift or treat for Halloween. I had to include it cause I happen to like pretzels.

You could also use some of the other ideas in this post to dress this mason jar up a bit if you like.

Found from zenandspice

10. Candy Corn Trifle

Another dessert in a jar, this time a trifle in Halloween candy corn colors. Candy corns are a classic Halloween treat so I really love the idea of this candy corn trifle.

These would be perfect as dessert at a Halloween party. Or, if you’re looking to give this as a gift, I would just add make the trifle portion a tad bit smaller so that the lid of the mason jar can still fit on top.

Found from thissillygirlskitchen

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August 26, 2018
10 Halloween Crafts For Kids They Will Love Making
Halloween is never boring, there are so many fun activities to do for kids and adults alike, including making Halloween crafts! If you’re looking to keep your little ones busy this Halloween season, have them make some of this fun and creative Halloween crafts for kids.

Halloween Crafts For Kids That Are Fun Making

My love for Halloween stems from all the fun we had during this festive time when we were kids. There was always lots of crafts and activities to do during Halloween – there was never a dull moment!

Having your kids participate in decorating for Halloween and making Halloween crafts will leave them with many fond memories of Halloween. It will also keep them busy

I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Halloween crafts for kids that they will actually enjoy making. And who knows, maybe you will enjoy making it with them!

1. Stick spiderwebs

These stick spiderwebs are easy and really inexpensive to make, and its also lots of fun wrap the white yarn around the sticks.

The kids can experiment with different patterns and colors and you can use it for Halloween decor so it’s a win-win!

Found from happyhourprojects.com

2. Tin can ghost windsock

Another craft that the kids will enjoy making and that you can proudly hang inside or outside for Halloween.

There is a bit of wait time involved with this one as you have to wait for the paint to dry before you finish the final project. But while waiting you can start cutting the ribbon for the bottom so long.

Found from chickenscratchny.com

3. Yarn wrapped mummy

How cute is this mummy?

Have your kids draw and cut out a basic gingerbread man-like shape from cardboard. This can either be black cardboard or any color which they can then paint black.

Then just glue the eyes to the mummy and start wrapping the mummy with yarn. Glue or tape the end of the yarn to the back of the mummy for easier wrapping.

Found from iheartcraftythings.com

4. Clothespin bats

For these clothespin bats, paint the clothespins black using acrylic paint and let them dry.

While waiting for them to dry, draw out the shape of a bat wing on cardboard and cut it out. Use it to trace, draw and cut out multiple bat wings from the cardboard.

Fold over a small tab on the inner edge of each batwing (like shown in the picture) and glue them to the sides of the clothespin.

Found from parents.com

5. Halloween monsters

Amy shows how you can make various Halloween monsters from empty pill bottles. If you don’t have this, I think this would also work perfectly with toilet paper rolls.

There are some monsters not included in the image below, so check out her blog if you want to see the other ones.

Found from thisheartofmineblog.com

6. Halloween spider slime

Is Halloween really complete without Halloween slime? I think not!

This slime is very easy to make with only a couple of ingredients. Let the kids help you by mixing the ingredients and kneading the sticky mixture until it is proper slime.

This recipe makes a big bucket so there should be enough slime to play with for 3-4 kids.

Found from thetiptoefairy.com

7. Halloween ghost bombs

If you don’t mind a bit of a mess outside, these ghost bombs are the bomb (ha)!

They are a bit delicate to make as you have to work with the eggshells, but they’re definitely worth making and a ton of fun to throw around outside!

Found from growingajeweledrose.com

8. Pumpkin popsicle stick door hangers

What a cute idea to decorate door knobs for Halloween! Have them make these cute door hangers and hang it on their doors during Halloween.

You’ll need popsicle sticks (if you don’t have any you could buy them at any craft store), glue, paint and pipe cleaners (ribbons could work too).

Found from thesuburbanmom.com

9. Cardboard box spiders

These cardboard-box spiders are really cheap and easy to make with items you probably already have in your house!

You can use any type of small cardboard box (e.g. a box that medicine or cream or some type of product came in) and paint it black for the body. Then just draw a mouth on paper, cut it out and glue it to the body together with eyes. Use pipe cleaners for the legs.

Found from mollymoocrafts.com

10. Toilet roll bats

These toilet roll bats are really simple and quick to make (aside from waiting for paint to dry) and will only take you about 5 minutes to do.

If you don’t have empty toilet rolls at your disposal, you could also use a paper towel roll or wrapping paper tube and cut it down to smaller sizes.

Found from practicallyfunctional.com

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August 19, 2018
20 Easy Halloween Cupcake Decorating Ideas For The Perfect Spooky Treat
Okay, maybe it’s a bit early to start thinking about Halloween cupcake decorating ideas (or Halloween in general, ha!). But I couldn’t help myself. It’s one of my favorite holidays. I just love all the Halloween decor, crafts and also Halloween treats!

Last year I did a roundup post of some of my favorite Halloween treats and Halloween decorations so check it out too! This year though, I’m definitely planning on making some cute and scary Halloween cupcakes!

The Best Halloween Cupcake Decorating Ideas

Every year I like to make some yummy snacks and treats for Halloween. This year I’m planning on making spooky cupcakes.

I love cupcakes because they’re so versatile and you can decorate them to match any theme. So Halloween cupcakes it is!

I haven’t decided quite yet how I’ll decorate my cupcakes, but I’ve found plenty of inspiration online. If you’re also thinking about making Halloween cupcakes, check out these wonderful Halloween cupcake decorating ideas from around the web.

1. Halloween Ghost Cupcakes

Okay, let’s start with a super simple and easy one – ghost cupcakes!

This is super simple to do, you just add your normal white frosting and use something dark like chocolate chips (the author used chocolate covered pomegranates) for the eyes and mouth!

Found from everydaysouthwest.com

2. Monster Cupcakes

Another really easy one to do. All you need is frosting of different colors and some candy eyes and you’re set!

Would be a hit at any kids party!

Found from lifewiththecrustcutoff.com

3. Spider Cupcakes

There are a lot of ideas for spider cupcakes but I found this to be one of the easiest to do.

You just need candy eyes and Oreos. Then you can draw the legs yourself with melted chocolate or frosting.

Found from texanerin.com

4. Dirt Worm Cupcakes

The early bird gets the worm with these creepy crawly dirt worm cupcakes! Super easy to do with Orea crumbs and gummy worms.

The author used plastic spider rings for added effect but I’d leave them off or look for edible spiders if you’re afraid of the choking hazard.

Found from lmld.org

5. Brains Cupcakes

These brains cupcakes would be great for any sort of zombie party for Halloween. Or for anyone who likes their cake just as much as the “Ewww” factor.

If you don’t like the bloody organ look, these brains are probably not your cup of cake.

Found from thesimple-sweetlife.com

6. Witches’ Brew Cupcakes

I’m not sure exactly what makes up a witch’s brew, but there are all sorts of bubbly witchy brewy things going on in this cupcake!

Worth a taste I think!

Found from houseofyumm.com

7. Brownie Cupcakes

Okay these cupcakes aren’t really scary or anything, but they’re still perfect for Halloween with the orange and chocolate!

Found from twosisterscrafting.com

8. Marshmallow Spider Web Cupcake

These spider web cupcakes are so creative and unique!

It can be a bit on the sticky side as you’ll have to melt the marshmallow and use your fingers to stretch and wrap the gooey mixture around the cupcakes. But the end result is so worth it and will be a big hit with everyone!

Found from handmadecharlotte.com

9. Frankenstein Cupcakes

These are probably more cute than scary, but I love it!

Easy to decorate with sprinkles, Tootsie Rolls, white melts and M&M’s for the eyes. Use brown M&M’s for the pupils for a cute look, or red ones for a more scary look!

Found from yourcupofcake.com

10. Tombstone Cupcakes

These tombstone cupcakes use Milano cookies dipped in chocolate for the tombstone and crushed Orea cookies for the dirt piles around the tombstones.

You can use melted white chocolate to pipe the word “RIP” onto each cookie.

Found from yourcupofcake.com

11. Broken Glass Cupcakes

I would call these Dexter cupcakes, but I guess they bear the markings of all sorts of horror movies.

Anyway, these are red velvet cupcakes (yum!) with glass candy and edible blood made from condensed milk!

Found from easybaked.net

12. Monster Claw Cupcakes

There are two versions of this cupcake, the silly version (pictured below) and a scary version (click the link below if you want to see).

It’s also really easy to make these – you roll your claws with marshmallow fondant (you can use marzipan too). And to get the fuzzy ‘fur’ the author simply used a grass tip for the frosting.

Found from bakingdom.com

13. Candy Corn Cupcakes

Moving away from the scary cupcakes to something a bit more on the cute side, these candy corn cupcakes are adorable!

You’ll need 3 different shades of frosting – the author used white, yellow and orange buttercream.

Found from midgetmomma.com

14. Witch’s Hat Cupcakes

These witch hat cupcakes are really festive and fun and will be a hit at any Halloween event.

All you need is some green frosting for the base, chocolate wafer cookies and sugar cones, melted chocolate and tinted frosting for decorating the ‘hat’.

Found from thecraftingfoodie.com

15. Cauldron Cupcakes

Okay, it might look deceiving, but the cauldrons, in this case, is actually just silicone cauldrons that you serve the cupcakes in. I initially thought it was perhaps made or marzipan or something, but that would be too much effort for me anyway!

It’s still a really cool idea for a Halloween party though!

Found from apumpkinandaprincess.com

16. Black Cat Cupcakes

These black cat cupcakes are all chocolaty goodness and still perfectly fit for Halloween.

The ears and whiskers are cut out from chocolate taffy (could also use a Tootsie Roll) and the eyes are made with fondant but you could also just use yellow M&M’s.

Found from onelittleproject.com

17. Mummy Cupcake

These mummy cupcakes are a spooky but fun treat that kids and adults alike will love!

For the frosting, you’ll need a flat tip to create the mummy look by weaving back and forth and just leaving a small space for the eyes. The author shows you very well how to do this.

Found from frugalmomeh.com

18. Skeleton Cupcakes

When first looking at this cupcake you might think that it’s difficult to make or too much work, but it’s really not!

The ribs and arms are simply yogurt mini pretzels and the head is a marshmallow stuck on a lollipop stick. Because it looks more difficult to make than it really is – these are sure to impress family and friends!

Found from womansday.com

19. Spider Web Cupcakes

If you’re looking for something Halloweeny but don’t want to go cute or scary necessary, these spider web cupcakes fit the theme very well!

Found from countryliving.com

20. Halloween Bat Cupcakes

No collection of Halloween cupcakes would be complete without some sort of bat cupcake!

I found these ones to be really cute and easy to make with mini Oreos for the body and round wafer cookies broken in half for the wings!

The eyes are just white chocolate chips with chocolate pips stuck to the back (flat) side of the chocolate chips.

Found from thecraftingfoodie.com

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August 14, 2018