Halloween Treat IDEAS
SPIDER COOKIES
Ingredients
12 peanut butter cookies (store-bought or homemade)
12 mini Reese’s peanut butter cups
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted
optional: 24 mini candy eyeballs
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Instructions
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and melty. Transfer the chocolate to a piping bag or Ziploc bag with a tiny bit of the end snipped off.
Place a tiny bit of melted chocolate in the middle of a peanut butter cookie then press a mini peanut butter cup on top. Using the piping bag, create 8 “legs” with the chocolate, 4 on each side. Repeat with remaining cookies.
Use a bit of the melted chocolate on the front of the Reese’s peanut butter cup and place 2 mini candy eye balls on top, pressing them on.
MONSTER KRISPIES
Ingredients
1 (12-ounce) bag candy melts in your favorite color, or use a variety of colors
1 (16-pack) box individually wrapped Rice Krispies Treats or your favorite homemade recipe
Assorted candy eyeballs
3 teaspoons Shortening or vegetable oil, optional
Colored sprinkles optional
Instructions
Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Add candy melts to microwave-safe bowls. If using one color, divide it into three equal parts. If using multiple colors, place about 1/3 of each color into separate bowls. Optionally add shortening or oil for easier application of the chocolate to the krispie treats, 1 teaspoon to each 1/3 chocolate candy melts.
Microwave each bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring vigorously for 10 seconds between each burst until smooth.
Upwrap Rice Krispies Treats.
Once chocolate is smooth, dip Krispie Treats in melted chocolate and use a spoon to help spread it over the treat, giving it a ragged “monster” look.
Working quickly (the melted candy melts harden fast), press on candy eyeballs and sprinkles (if desired). Decorate however you’d like!
Transfer to the prepared sheet pan and allow chocolate to set at room temperature. Best enjoyed the same day they’re made.
Halloween themed fruit tray
Supplies needed
Dark chocolate
White chocolate
Bananas
Mandarin oranges or clementines
Strawberries
Pretzel sticks
Cheese sticks
Kiwi
Googly eye candy sprinkles
Piping bags with small tips or disposable ziploc bags