Ok...sorry for the cheesy title. But how fun is Halloween! It's like a kickoff to all the fun parties that come from now til December 31. Whether you're hosting or attending, food is a big part of any gathering, so without further ado, here are some of my favorite spooky treats!
By far the most time consuming, but also the most fun, are these Strawberry Ghosts, pictured to the left. Just dip strawberries in melted white chocolate (or almond bark), refrigerate til hardened, then draw on ghoul-ish faces with melted chocolate and a toothpick. Have your kids help for some creative family fun. The best part? They're only about 50 calories a piece, so you won't feel bad about snacking on more than one!
Here's the recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/strawberry-ghosts
While you've still got your almond bark and chocolate melted, put together some of these spider web snacks, made of pretzels, almond bark, chocolate, and raisins.
These are great for kids to create, especially when it comes to the web: they can make each web unique, or practice making spirals, etc. These also require refrigeration, so some forethought is required!
Check out the recipe here: http://www.momendeavors.com/2010/10/spider-web-snacks.html
Finally, for the grown-ups: Loaded Apple Cider. I tried this last week and it was delicious. Use one bottle of Woodchuck Hard Cider (or your hard cider of choice), and drop in a shot of Fireball Whiskey. But be careful-it's strong!
Other variations include non-alcoholic apple cider with Hot Damn! Cinnamon Schnapps (thanks for that one, mom!) or with a caramel flavored whiskey stirred in.
Just make sure to keep some regular cider on hand for the little ones!
Have a safe and fun Halloween!
Gracie K.
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