Forget boring candy bars. This Halloween, hand out treats that are spooky, silly, and way more fun. From edible monster eyeballs to pretzel broomsticks, these creative snacks will make your house the one kids remember.
1. Monster Eyeball Cake Pops
Cake balls dipped in white chocolate and topped with candy eyeballs are both spooky and sweet. Use red food coloring gel to draw “veins” and really creep out your trick-or-treaters.
2. Oreo Bats
Split Oreo cookies in half to create bat wings, stick them into a frosting-covered Oreo, and add candy eyes on top. They’re fast, festive, and adorable says The Festive Foodies.
3. Witch Finger Pretzels
Dip pretzel rods in green candy melts, then add an almond slice at the tip for a fingernail. These crunchy witch fingers from Taste of Home are both eerie and tasty.
4. Rice Krispies Pumpkins
Shape Rice Krispies treats into balls, tint them orange with food coloring, and top with a mini green M&M or pretzel stem. They look just like little pumpkins – and kids love them, says Unexpectedly domestic.
5. Spider Donut Holes
Attach licorice “legs” to chocolate donut holes and finish with candy eyes says The Festive Foodies. A little creepy, but still sweet enough to hand out by the dozen.
6. Mummy Hot Dogs
Wrap crescent dough around mini hot dogs, leaving space for “eyes.” Once baked, add mustard or ketchup dots for eyes. Hand out in napkins for a warm, savory surprise says Taste of Home.
7. Ghostly Popcorn Bags
Fill clear sandwich bags with popcorn, tie them with orange ribbon, and draw ghost faces on the outside with a marker. Healthy, funny, and super easy to prep.
8. Monster Apple Bites
Slice apples into wedges, smear with peanut butter, and stick sunflower seeds in for “teeth.” At Unexpectedly Domestic she has added a strawberry “tongue” and candy eyes for a goofy monster grin.
9. Candy Corn Parfaits
Layer blended pineapple, mandarin oranges, and whipped cream in small clear cups to mimic candy corn colors. A fresh and fruity alternative to sugar-heavy handouts.
10. Zombie Marshmallow Pops
Dip marshmallows in green candy melts, stick them on straws, and use icing to draw zombie faces. They’re spooky, silly, and perfect for little hands says The Festive Foodies
11. Frankenstein Brownies
Cut brownies into rectangles, frost with green icing, and add pretzel “bolts” in the sides. Use black gel for hair and candy eyes to complete your monster.
12. Pumpkin Patch Cupcakes
This idea from Taste of Home suggest you top chocolate cupcakes with crushed Oreos for “dirt” and place a candy pumpkin on top. They look like a pumpkin patch in every bite.