Some people think that the greatest parts about Halloween
are the candy and costumes...but I'm not so sure. Some of
my fondest Halloween memories are of helping my mom make
"gross-out" treats in the kitchen, and surprisingly enough,
making spooky and gross-looking treats has become a bit
trendy! This article has a few easy recipes that will not
only entertain your kids while they help you make them, but
it will also give them quite a bit to brag about at school
the next day! These recipes are fairly simple, but keep an
open mind and don't be afraid to get creative with them.
Brain Cakes
Cupcakes (store-bought or homemade)
Food Coloring
White or Yellow Frosting
Pastry Bag or Sandwich Bag
First, you will need to color the frosting to reach a
brain-ish hue. A dull salmon-color is ideal! If you have a
pastry bag, go ahead and put the frosting inside and select
a medium-grade pastry tip (you don't want the brainy part
to look too thick or too thin). If you don't have a pastry
bag, a sandwich bag will do. In one corner of the bag, snip
just a bit off the tip of the corner—this is what you
will push the frosting through. Go ahead and fill the bag
up with frosting. On the cupcake, make wavy, brain-like
lines from top to bottom, but be sure to leave a small
separation in the center (this makes it look like two
halves of a brain). Allow the frosting to set and serve!
Cocktail Toes
Lil Smokies (or other preferred cocktail weenie)
Flour Tortillas
Barbecue Sauce or Ketchup
Toothpicks
Cut the tortillas into 4-inch long strips, about 1/2 an
inch wide. Heat them just slightly in the microwave so they
soften up. Wrap each tortilla around a 'lil smokie, about
half way up. Secure the tortilla with a toothpick. Place
the "toes" on a cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for
about 8 - 10 minutes. Oh the un-wrapped ends of the "toes,"
dab a bit of barbecue sauce or ketchup—this will be
the toenail. Don't forget to remove the toothpicks before
you serve them!
Mini Mummies
Mini Bagels
Pizza Sauce
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Green Olives (with the pimento)
Slice the bagels in half (and toast, if preferred). Spread
a bit of pizza sauce on each half. Arrange the mozzarella
cheese bits on the bagel to give the appearance of a
mummy's wrappings. Be sure to leave a gap near the top for
the eyes. Slice each olive about three or four
times—the flat pieces work the best. Put two olive
slices down on each bagel in the gap left for the eyes.
Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes (or until cheese
is melted).
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