Here’s a list of easy treats to make together this Halloween. These treats are perfect for making together, along with simple recipes to make them fun and festive.
A great way to help your child participate as independently as possible, is to make them a visual list of the ingredients and steps. One of the free visual list examples we love is posted on Teachers Pay Teachers by Meghan Kelly. You can view it here:
1. Witch's Hat Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 package of chocolate fudge cookies (such as Keebler Fudge Stripes)
- 1 package of peanut butter cups
- 1 tube of green frosting
Instructions:
1. Place a chocolate cookie upside down on a plate.
2. Use a small amount of frosting to attach a peanut butter cup to the center of the cookie.
3. Pipe green frosting around the base of the peanut butter cup to create the hat band.
2. Cheesy Monster Toast
Ingredients:
- Bread (white or whole wheat)
- Cream cheese
- Sliced cucumbers or bell peppers (for eyeballs)
- Sliced olives (for pupils)
- Edible googly eyes (optional)
Instructions:
1. Toast the bread until golden brown.
2. Spread a layer of cream cheese on each slice.
3. Use cucumber or bell pepper slices as the "eyes," topping them with olives or googly eyes for pupils.
4. Add other fun veggie decorations for a monster face.
3. Pumpkin Spice Yogurt Parfaits
Ingredients:
- Pumpkin-flavored yogurt (or plain yogurt mixed with pumpkin puree)
- Granola
- Orange sprinkles
Instructions:
1. In a clear cup, layer pumpkin yogurt with granola.
2. Top with additional yogurt and sprinkle orange sprinkles on top.
3. Add a Halloween-themed spoon for an extra fun touch.
4. Spooky Banana Pops
Ingredients:
- Bananas
- Chocolate melting wafers
- Lollipop sticks
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions:
1. Cut bananas in half and insert a lollipop stick into each half.
2. Melt chocolate according to package instructions.
3. Dip each banana pop into the melted chocolate and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Use mini chocolate chips to create "eyes" before the chocolate hardens, then chill in the fridge to set.
5. Ghostly Mini Cheese Pizzas
Ingredients:
- English muffins or pita bread
- Pizza sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Black olives or pepperoni (for eyes)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Split English muffins or pita bread in half and spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on each half.
3. Use shredded mozzarella cheese to create a "ghost" shape on top.
4. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Add black olive or pepperoni slices for eyes before serving.
6. Candy Corn Fruit Cups
Ingredients:
- Pineapple chunks
- Mandarin oranges
- Whipped cream or Greek yogurt (for the "white" layer)
Instructions:
1. In clear plastic cups, layer pineapple chunks (yellow), mandarin oranges (orange), and top with whipped cream or yogurt (white).
2. Serve immediately for a visually appealing and healthy treat.
7. Mummy Hot Dogs
Ingredients:
- Hot dogs (or veggie dogs)
- Crescent roll dough
- Mustard or ketchup (for eyes)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven according to the crescent roll package instructions.
2. Cut crescent rolls into thin strips. Wrap strips around hot dogs to represent mummy bandages.
3. Bake according to package instructions until golden brown.
4. After cooling slightly, use mustard or ketchup to add "eyes."
8. Pumpkin Popcorn Balls
Ingredients:
- 6 cups popped popcorn
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- Orange food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat until smooth.
2. Stir in pumpkin spice and food coloring (if using).
3. Pour the mixture over the popcorn and mix until well coated.
4. Allow to cool slightly, then form into balls and let them set.
These treats are designed to be appealing and easy for picky eaters to enjoy, combining fun shapes and flavors without overwhelming ingredients.
Happy Halloween!
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