Get ready for Halloween with these spooky sweet treats that are perfect for parties or sharing with family and friends. The ghostly meringue cookies are light, airy, and easy to make, while bloody cupcakes are a real showstopper, with a gruesome design, but delicious taste. For an easy and fun treat to make with kids, try pumpkin rice krispie treats, with pretzel sticks for stems and green gumdrops for leaves. Whether you’re looking for a sweet snack or something scary, these recipes have got you covered this Halloween season.

Celebrate Halloween with These Spooky Sweet Treats

Halloween is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with some spooky sweet treats? These treats are perfect for parties or just to enjoy with your family and friends. In this guide, we will give you step-by-step instructions for making these deliciously spooky treats.

Ghostly Meringue Cookies

These ghostly meringue cookies are the perfect addition to any Halloween party. They are light, airy, and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 4 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Mini chocolate chips for eyes

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 225°F (105°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until peaks form.
3. Add sugar a little at a time, continuously mixing until stiff peaks form.
4. Add in vanilla extract and mix until combined.
5. Pipe the meringue onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, making the ghost shapes.
6. Bake for 90 minutes or until the meringue is dry and can easily be lifted from the parchment paper.
7. Once the meringue ghosts are cooled, add mini chocolate chips for eyes.

Bloody Cupcakes

These bloody cupcakes are a real showstopper. They look gruesome, but taste delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 box of cake mix
• 1 container of vanilla frosting
• Red food coloring
• Plastic syringe

Instructions:

1. Bake cupcakes according to the instructions on the box.
2. Once the cupcakes are cooled, mix red food coloring into the vanilla frosting to create the bloody look.
3. Fill a plastic syringe with the red frosting and inject it into the center of the cupcake to create a “bloody” effect.

Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

These pumpkin rice krispie treats are a fun and easy treat to make with your kids or for a Halloween party.

Ingredients:

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 package (10 oz.) mini marshmallows
• Orange food coloring
• Pretzel sticks
• Green gumdrops

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large pot over low heat.
2. Stir in marshmallows until they melt and create a smooth mixture.
3. Add orange food coloring to the marshmallow mixture and stir until evenly colored.
4. Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies cereal.
5. Let mixture cool for a few minutes before shaping into pumpkin balls.
6. Insert pretzel sticks into the top of each pumpkin for the stem.
7. Use green gumdrops to create the leaves at the top of the pumpkin stem.

Conclusion

Halloween is a fun holiday with lots of tricks and treats. These spooky sweet treats are perfect for any Halloween celebration. Whether you’re looking for a scary-looking treat or a sweet snack, these recipes have got you covered. Be sure to try them out this Halloween season!