SPOOKY RECIPES FOR HALLOWEEN

Halloween is the perfect excuse to mix a little fright with your bite! Whether you’re hosting a haunted house party, planning a classroom celebration, or just want to surprise your family with something sweetly spooky, these treats are sure to delight. From creepy-cute to eerily delicious, we’ve rounded up recipes that will bring a dash of fun (and maybe a few shivers!) to your table.

TOMBSTONE TREATS

By: Amy | @AmyPlansThings

Start your spooky spread with a chilling centerpiece with Tombstone Treats! These no-bake crispy bars topped with “graveyard” cookie tombstones are fun to make, delicious to eat, and hauntingly festive. A little creativity with frosting and candy pumpkins will transform your dessert table into a mini graveyard that guests won’t forget.

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 7-1/2 cups crisp rice cereal
• 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon water
• 4 drops green food coloring
• 1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
• Black paste food coloring
• Vanilla frosting
  Brown decorating icing
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted
• Candy pumpkins

Directions: 

1. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Stir in marshmallows until melted.
   Remove from heat. Stir in cereal until well coated. With a buttered spatula, press into a greased 13x9-in. pan. Cool.
2. Beat cookie dough and flour until combined. On a lightly floured surface, roll out
   dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Using a 2-in. tombstone-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 16 tombstones from dough. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
3. Along bottom edge of each cookie, insert 2 toothpicks halfway into dough. Bake at 350° until edges are golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. Place water and green food coloring in a bowl. Add coconut; cover and shake or toss to coat. Toast coconut in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Using black paste food coloring, tint frosting gray. Frost sugar cookies; decorate with brown decorating icing.
5. Cut cereal bars into 3x2-in. rectangles; spread with melted chocolate chips. Using
   toothpicks, insert cookies into cereal bars. Decorate with coconut and candies as
   desired.

Link to original recipe

HOCUS POCUS BERRY PUNCH

By: Minah | @Baxterthebusybee

Cast a spell on your guests with this enchanting Hocus Pocus Berry Punch! Bursting with blueberries, blackberries, and a hint of spice, it’s a refreshing brew that’s as festive as it is delicious. Perfect for serving a crowd, this magical drink will keep everyone under its tasty spell all night long.

Preparation: 10-15 mins | Serves: 10-12 people

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of fresh blackberries
• 1 cup of fresh blueberries
• 16 oz. of filtered water
• 16 oz of blueberry juice
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 4oz of agave syrup

*If you are hosting more than 12 people, you can easily double or triple the recipe to accommodate your party size.

Directions:

1. In a large punch bowl, combine blueberry juice and water.
2. Add the agave syrup and stir gently to combine.
3. Add a pinch of cinnamon and stir until well combined.
4. Lastly, add fresh blueberries and blackberries.

*If you would prefer a more tart taste, you can add 2oz of lemon juice after the agave.

VAMPIRE'S KISS MOCKTAIL

By: Christopher | @planyourtruth

Who said mocktails have to be boring? The Vampire’s Kiss is a spooky and refreshing drink that’s perfect for Halloween parties. With cranberry and pomegranate juice, a sparkling finish, and raspberries or candy brains on top, it’s a festive sip everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cranberry juice
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Fresh raspberries for garnish

Directions:

1. In a pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, and sparkling water.
2. Stir gently to mix.
3. Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh raspberries.
4. Serve chilled and let your guests enjoy a sip of the Vampire’s Kiss.
5. Optional: Candy gummy brains

MUMMY HOT DOGS

First up on our list is a tingling take on Pigs in a Blanket themed for Halloween! Save this on in the “Appetizer” section of your Savory Food Classic Recipe Journal for your next monster mash! The best part, you make them ahead of time and pop them in the freezer to save for a later. Heat them up in the oven whenever you’re ready!

Ingredients

• 1 (8-oz.) can Crescent dough
• 3 slices American cheese
• 12 hot dogs
• 2 Tbsp. melted butter
• Dijon mustard

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Separate crescent dough into 4 rectangles, pinching together seams as necessary. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into thin strips.
2. Cut each slice of American cheese into 4 strips.
3. Place a hot dog on top of a piece of cheese, then wrap with crescent dough to look like bandages. (You’ll need about 4 pieces of crescent dough per hot dog.) Repeat with remaining ingredients.
4. Place on prepared baking sheet and brush with melted butter.
5. Bake until crescent dough is golden and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
6. Using a toothpick, dot mustard onto each hot dog to create eyes.

Recipe credit: Delish

Can you tell we’re fully embracing the Halloween spirit? We hope your season is filled with spooky fun, tasty treats, and a little extra magic. Try out these easy Halloween recipes and let them bring some thrills to your table.

Have your own hauntingly good ideas? Jot them down in one of our recipe journals and share your creations with us on social @the_happy_planner!

Happy Planning!