3 Fun Kid-Friendly Halloween Recipes to Try This Year
The spooky fun continues!! Halloween is the perfect excuse to get creative with spooky treats that everyone can enjoy and make perfect additions to a Halloween party spread or family movie night. Kids love helping out in the kitchen, and these simple Halloween snacks make it easy for them to join in the fun! The Spooky Spider Cookies add a cute (and creepy!) touch to dessert, the Mummy Pizzas are great for a quick savory snack, and the Witch’s Brew Pudding Cups give a slimy, spooky effect that kids love.
1. Spooky Spider Cookies
This peanut butter and jelly twist adds a fun, nostalgic flavor to Halloween, while the pretzel legs and raisin eyes make for a spooky, kid-friendly treat that’s both cute and easy to assemble.
Ingredients:
Plain round cookies (any simple, firm variety)
Peanut butter
Jelly
Raisins (for eyes)
Pretzel sticks (for legs)
Instructions:
Take one cookie and spread a layer of peanut butter on one side. Add a small dollop of jelly in the center for extra “creepy” color.
Place another cookie on top, sandwiching the peanut butter and jelly filling.
Insert pretzel sticks into the filling on each side of the cookie sandwich to create spider “legs” (three on each side for an authentic look!).
Use a dab of peanut butter to stick raisins on top of the cookie as eyes.
2. Mummy Pizzas
These mini mummy pizzas are quick to make and customizable with different toppings. Kids can help assemble the mummies, making them a great way to get creative with savory snacks for Halloween!
Ingredients:
English muffins or mini pizza bases
Pizza sauce
Sliced mozzarella cheese or string cheese
Olive slices (for eyes)
Pepperoni or other toppings (optional)
Instructions:
Spread pizza sauce on each English muffin or mini pizza base.
Arrange slices of mozzarella cheese or peeled string cheese in crisscross layers to look like “mummy bandages.”
Add two olive slices at the top of each mini pizza to create eyes.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
3. Witch’s Brew Pudding Cups
Witch’s Brew Pudding Cups are both creepy and colorful, with edible “worms” and candy eyes adding the perfect Halloween twist. They’re also a great way to serve individual treats at a Halloween party.
Ingredients:
Vanilla pudding (pre-made or homemade)
Green food coloring
Crushed chocolate cookies (for dirt)
Gummy worms or edible candy eyes
Instructions:
Add a few drops of green food coloring to the vanilla pudding and mix until it reaches a bright green color.
Spoon the green pudding into clear cups and top with a layer of crushed cookies to look like “dirt.”
Add gummy worms or candy eyes for a spooky touch.
Chill the pudding cups before serving for a refreshing treat.
Get ready to bring a little Halloween magic into your kitchen with these festive treats that are sure to be the highlight of your celebration! Whether you’re crafting with family or hosting a party, these treats will add both flavor and fun to your Halloween festivities!