Easy Halloween Treats to Make with Your Family

Halloween is the perfect time for families to come together, get creative, and enjoy some spooky fun in the kitchen. From creepy cupcakes to ghostly goodies, there are endless possibilities for making tasty treats that everyone will enjoy. To make things even better, these Halloween snacks are easy to whip up, even with little ones helping out! So, gather your ingredients, put on your favourite Halloween tunes, and get ready for a frightfully fun time with these simple and delicious Halloween treats.

Mummy Hot Dogs

Mummy hot dogs are a family favourite that’s both easy to make and irresistibly cute. All you need are some hot dogs, puff pastry or crescent roll dough, and a bit of creativity.

Ingredients:

• Hot dogs (or veggie alternatives)

• Puff pastry or crescent roll dough

• Mustard or ketchup for the "eyes"

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).

• Cut the dough into thin strips and wrap each hot dog, leaving a small gap at the top for the mummy’s "face."

• Place the wrapped hot dogs on a baking tray and bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

• Once they’ve cooled slightly, dot two small mustard or ketchup "eyes" on the exposed section of each hot dog to bring your mummies to life.

• This quick and easy recipe is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike!

  
  

Ghostly Marshmallow Pops

These ghostly marshmallow pops are not only fun to make but also a great activity to do with children. The best part? You only need a few simple ingredients to create these adorable, edible ghosts.

Ingredients:

• Large marshmallows

• White chocolate or candy melts

• Edible black icing pen or mini chocolate chips

• Lollipop sticks

Method:

• Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds to avoid burning.

• Insert a lollipop stick into each marshmallow and dip it into the melted chocolate until fully coated.

• Place the coated marshmallows on a lined baking tray and use an edible icing pen or mini chocolate chips to create spooky ghost faces.

• Let the chocolate set for 10-15 minutes, and your ghostly treats are ready to haunt your snack table!

• These pops are fun to personalise, and kids will love making (and eating) their own little ghost characters.

  
  

Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

Pumpkin Rice Krispie treats are a colourful, fun, and easy snack that the whole family can enjoy making together. The classic crispy cereal treat gets a Halloween twist with the help of some food colouring and a bit of decoration.

Ingredients:

• 3 tbsp butter

• 200g marshmallows

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

• Orange food colouring

• Green or brown sweets for the "stems"

Method:

• Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.

• Add a few drops of orange food colouring and stir until the mixture is evenly coloured.

• Remove from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispies until they’re well-coated.

• Once cool enough to handle, shape the mixture into small pumpkin shapes.

• Press a green sweet into the top of each pumpkin to create the "stem."

• These little pumpkins are perfect for a Halloween party or a sweet treat after some trick-or-treating fun.

  
  

Witch Hat Cupcakes

Turn your cupcakes into something magical with this easy Witch Hat Cupcake recipe. It’s a great way to involve children, letting them decorate their own spooky creations.

Ingredients:

• Cupcakes (you can use your favourite recipe or a boxed mix)

• Ice cream cones (the flat-bottomed type)

• Dark chocolate or black icing

• Coloured sprinkles or edible glitter

Method:

• Bake your cupcakes and let them cool completely.

• Coat the ice cream cones in melted dark chocolate or black icing to resemble a witch’s hat.

• Place the coated cones upside down on top of the cupcakes.

• Decorate with coloured sprinkles or edible glitter to create the witch’s magical hat.

• These witch hat cupcakes are simple to make and a fun activity for the whole family to get involved in, especially when it comes to the decorating!

  
  

Spooky Halloween Biscuits

For a fun and festive treat, try these Spooky Halloween Biscuits. With their creepy shapes and delicious buttery base, they’re sure to be a hit at any Halloween gathering.

Ingredients:

• 225g unsalted butter, softened

• 200g caster sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 400g plain flour

• ½ tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• Coloured icing (black, orange, green, white)

• Sweets or edible decorations for details (like edible eyes, sprinkles, or chocolate chips)

Method:

• In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and caster sugar until light and fluffy.

• Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.

• Roll out the dough to about 0.5cm thick on a floured surface. Use Halloween-themed cookie cutters (like pumpkins, ghosts, or bats) to cut out spooky shapes.

• Place the biscuits on a lined baking tray and chill in the fridge for 10-15 minutes to help them hold their shape during baking.

• Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) or 350°F, and bake the biscuits for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden.

• Once cooled, decorate with coloured icing, creating creepy designs like ghost faces, pumpkins, or spiderwebs. Add edible eyes, sprinkles, or chocolate chips for extra flair.