To speed things up, I'm using a brownie mix and a candy cane cookie cutter!

Try creating his easy-to-make holiday dessert. Enjoy the holiday sweetness!

Why you should make this recipe

• Easy to make and festive. Using brownie mix and a candy cane cookies cutter speeds up the process
• Homemade strawberry whipped cream recipe only takes 5 minutes and 5 ingredients to make

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Helpful tips 

• In order to achieve the red diagonal stripe pattern of a candy cane, pipe the strawberry whipped cream frosting on a diagonal as well.
• Use a small spoon to slowly add red sprinkles in a diagonal pattern. The candy candy brownie is very slender, so it's helpful to tilt your spoon on an angle
• Refrigerate the brownies until you're ready to serve.

Ingredients

• brownie mix
• strawberry whipped cream

Equipment 

• candy cane cookie cutter

Substitutions

• Instead of strawberry whipped cream, you can substitute it with buttercream or a thick frosting.
• Instead of red sprinkles, you can add crushed candy canes. Add candy

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Candy Cane Brownies

These festive candy cane brownies are sure to brighten up your holiday celebrations. The combination of rich chocolate brownies and strawberry whipped cream topped with red sprinkles is simply irresistible.

Course christmas dessert, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 12 people

Author Chewable Structures

Equipment

• Candy cane cookie cutter

Ingredients

• 1 box of brownie mix and the ingredients mentioned on the package
• 1 cup strawberry whipped cream
• Red sprinkles
• Vegetable oil l

Instructions

• Make the brownie mix: Follow the instructions on the brownie mix box to make the brownie mixture. Line a 9x13” pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease the parchment paper with oil. Add mixture to the pan and bake according to the directions. Let cool.
• Make the homemade strawberry whippe cream. Add to a piping bag and let cool in the refrigerator.
• Assemble the Candy Cane Brownies: Place the candy cane shaped brownies on a serving platter or individual dessert plates. Pipe the strawberry whipped cream onto each brownie. Using a small spoon, carefully pour smalls amounts of red sprinkles in a diagonal line so it resembles the red stripes of a candy cane.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Today, we're taking this beloved pairing to the next level with a recipe for stabilized strawberry whipped cream. This recipe not only tastes fantastic but also holds its shape beautifully, making it perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cakes, and even frozen waffles!

Why you should make this recipe

• Stabilized strawberry whipped cream is a versatile, flavorful, and visually stunning addition to your dessert repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and sure to impress. Give it a try and watch your desserts transform into gourmet creations!

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Helpful tips 

• Ensure your whipping cream is very cold before you start whipping it.
• Sift the icing sugar and powdered milk to avoid lumps in your whipped cream.
• For a more intense strawberry flavor, you can adjust the amount of ground dried strawberries.
• Add more powdered sugar if you want a less tart flavor.

Ingredients

• Dried strawberries
• Heavy whipping cream
• Vanilla extract
• Icing sugar
• Powdered milk

Equipment 

• food processor

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Strawberry Whipped Cream Recipe

This slightly sweet strawberry whipped cream is the perfect topping for chocolate cake, cookies, brownies, waffles, and more. Today, we're taking this beloved pairing to the next level with a recipe for stabilized strawberry whipped cream. This recipe not only tastes fantastic but also holds its shape beautifully, making it perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cakes, and even frozen waffles! This slightly sweet strawberry whipped cream is the perfect topping for chocolate cake, cookies, brownies, waffles, and more.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 cups

Author Chewable Structures

Equipment

• Food processor

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried strawberries
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 TBSP icing sugar
• 2 TBSP powdered milk

Instructions

• Prepare the Strawberries: Begin by finely grinding the dried strawberries into a powder using a food processor. This will give your whipped cream a delightful strawberry flavor and a lovely pink hue.
• Combine Remaining Ingredients: Add all remaining ingredients to the food processor. The powdered milk and dried strawberries help stabilize the whipped cream, ensuring it holds its shape for longer.
• Whip the Cream: Continue to whip until the mixture forms stiff peaks (about 30 seconds). Note: Be careful not to over-whip, as the cream can become lumpy and butter-like.
• Refrigerate: For best results, refrigerate the whipped cream for about an hour before using. This helps it set and maintain its shape when piped onto desserts.
• Enjoy: Use your stabilized strawberry whipped cream to decorate cakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and even frozen waffles!

Notes

Helpful Tips:
Ensure your whipping cream is very cold before you start whipping it.
Sift the icing sugar and powdered milk to avoid lumps in your whipped cream.
For a more intense strawberry flavor, you can adjust the amount of ground dried strawberries.
Add more powdered sugar if you want a less tart flavor.

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Move over 4th of July Charcuterie board! This sheet pan popcorn American Flag is the cutest addition to your Fourth of July party.

Why this recipe works

• Easy recipe: 5 minutes to assemble 3 ingredients
• Simple tools: sheet pan and small bowl

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Tip 1: A rimmed sheet pan helps keep all the yummy ingredients in place 

Tip 2: Use a small bowl to prevent the blueberries from rolling all over the pan

Tip 3: To speed things up, I like to use microwave popcorn or prepopped popcorn. 

Tip 4: Don’t be afraid to pack in the popcorn! The raspberry rows help keep everything in check.

Ingredients

• Popcorn: Freshly popped popcorn is perfect for this recipe since it easily fills the gaps between the raspberry rolls. It’s also easily found at grocery stores.
• Rasberries are relatively uniform in shape and size (unlike strawberries), so the red line is more pronounced on the sheet pan.

Equipment 

• sheet pan with a rim to help keep the popcorn in place
• small bowl to hold the blueberries and for faster assembly

Substitutions

• Raspberry substitution: You can replace raspberries with strawberries, but makes sure to use whole strawberries. If you slice up the the strawbereries, the juice will make the popcorn soggy. 
• Blueberry substitution: blackberries

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Fourth of July Snacks (Popcorn American Flag)

Got 5 minutes? Try building a popcorn American flag! Grab your favorite popcorn, raspberries and blueberries. A helpful tip is to drop the blueberries in a bowl so they don’t roll around. Move over 4th of July Charcuterie board! This sheet pan popcorn American Flag is the cutest addition to your Fourth of July party.

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 6

Calories 71kcal

Author Chewable Structures

Equipment

• Small bowl
• Sheet pan

Ingredients

• 3 cup fresh raspberries
• 2 cups fresh bluberries
• 10 cups popcorn

Instructions

• Add blueberries to a small bowl. Add to top left corner of the sheet pan.
• For the red stripe, line up raspberries on the sheet pan in 3 rows.
• For the white stripe, add popcorn to the pan.

Notes

Helpful Tips
Tip 1: A rimmed sheet pan helps keep all the yummy ingredients in place
Tip 2: Use a small bowl to prevent the blueberries from rolling all over the pan
Tip 3: To speed things up, I like to use microwave popcorn or prepopped popcorn.
Tip 4: Don’t be afraid to pack in the popcorn! The raspberry rows help keep everything in check.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg

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Using a sandwich sealer helps bind the buttery dough together so the blueberry filling doesn't ooze out.

Why you should make this recipe

• Easy flaky crust made at home
• Blueberry filling is not too sweet
• Perfect for Valentine's Day or special occassions

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Tip 1: Cold Butter is Best

Keep the butter in the fridge until you’re ready to add it to the flour mixture. I usually like to add the 

Tip 2: Ice Cold Water

Ice cold water helps keep the butter cold while you make the crust. Drop 1-2 ice cubes in your water to keep it cold before you’re ready to add it to the flour mixture. 

Tip 3: Don’t overmix the pie dough 

Tip 4: Heart-Shaped Sandwich Sealer

The heart-shaped sandwich sealer has two pieces. 1. the heart-shaped cutter. 2. the heart-shaped sealer. Use the cutter first to 

Tip 5: Put your pie dough in the fridge

If your pie dough starts to get too soft, it will be hard to roll out the dough. To firm up the dough, I like to wrap it in plastic wrap and throw it in the fridge for 10 min so the butter firms up. This step allows you to more easily roll out the dough. 

Tip 6: Golden, crunchy crust

The egg wash creates a golden pie crust. If you don’t have this on hand, you can also try brushing milk on top. The coarse sugar adds a touch of sweetness and adds a crunch texture. Yum! 

Ingredients

• Straus European Style Butter: I'm not affiliated with Straus at all, but I'm in love with their butter. I tried different kinds of butter and the Strauss one yields the best flaky texture with a rich flavor.

Equipment 

• Heart-Shaped Sandwich Sealer 
• Hand Held Dough Blender

Substitutions

• Egg whites: If you don't have egg whites to brush on top of the pies, try using milk. Egg whites give a darker golden color. Milk will give a lighter golden color, but it's better than using nothing!

Question 1

Why is my blueberry filling oozing out?

This means you need the seal the edges of your hand pies better before you put them in the oven. Or, your dough is too thin and is ripping. In this case, try to roll the dough slightly thicker next time.

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Blueberry Hand Pies

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Chewable Structures

Equipment

• Heart-Shaped Sandwich Sealer
• Hand Held Dough Blender

Ingredients

Pie Crust Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• ⅓ cup butter cold
• 4-6 Tbsp cold water

Blueberry Filling Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen blueberries
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 1 Tbsp butter melted

Ingredients For The Top Of The Pie

• 1 egg white
• 2 Tbsp coarse sugar to sprinkle on top

Instructions

• Preheat oven: to 425 Fahrenheit.
• Prep the crust: Cut the cold butter into half inch cubes. In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, butter, and 4 Tbsp of cold water. Mix it together using a hand held dough blender. Add additional water until the dough sticks together and forms a ball.
• Roll out the dough: Add dough ball to parchment paper or a floured surface, using a rolling pin roll it into a large circle.
• Cut the heart shapes: Cut 8 hearts using the heart-shaped cutter. Using a rolling pin, roll 4 hearts so it’s slightly larger.
• Prep the blueberry filling: Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.
• Assemble the pies: Add 4 smaller heart-shaped doughs on a baking sheet. Add 2 Tbsp of blueberry filling to the center of each heart. Add the larger heart-shaped dough to each pie. Press the sandwich sealer and cutter on top of each pie. Remove any excess dough.
• For the top of the pie: brush egg white on top of the pies. Sprinkle ½ Tbsp coarse sugar to each pie.
• Bake the pies: Bake at 425 Fahrenheit for 10 min. Reduce heat to 350 Fahrenheit and bake for another 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Helpful Tips:
Tip 1: Cold Butter is Best
Keep the butter in the fridge until you’re ready to add it to the flour mixture. I usually like to add the

Tip 2: Ice Cold Water
Ice cold water helps keep the butter cold while you make the crust. Drop 1-2 ice cubes in your water to keep it cold before you’re ready to add it to the flour mixture.

Tip 3: Don’t overmix the pie dough

Tip 4: Heart-Shaped Sandwich Sealer
The heart-shaped sandwich sealer has two pieces. 1. the heart-shaped cutter. 2. the heart-shaped sealer. Use the cutter first to

Tip 5: Put your pie dough in the fridge
If your pie dough starts to get too soft, it will be hard to roll out the dough. To firm up the dough, I like to wrap it in plastic wrap and throw it in the fridge for 10 min so the butter firms up. This step allows you to more easily roll out the dough.

Tip 6: Golden, crunchy crust
The egg wash creates a golden pie crust. If you don’t have this on hand, you can also try brushing milk on top. The coarse sugar adds a touch of sweetness and adds a crunch texture. Yum!

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Grab pretzel sticks, dark chocolate, white chocolate and your favorite spider candy mold, because it’s TIME TO BUILD!

Remember to check out the Helpful Tips section below to speed up your prep time and make sure your pretzel spider web doesn’t fall apart!

Why this recipe works

• You only need 3 ingredients to build this spooky treat 
• If you follow my recipe tips, the deliciously spooky spider web will not fall apart
• You can prepare this recipe in advance or as a last-minute Halloween dessert
• Homemade chocolate-covered pretzels are easy to make

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Tip 1: These Shortcuts Will Help You Make This Spooky Recipe Faster! 

Your Halloween party guests are arriving in an hour? Got it.

• Microwave the chocolate instead of doing the double boiler method. 
• Prep the white chocolate pretzels first, so that it has enough time to dry before you assemble the spider web. 
• To help the chocolate set faster, put the white chocolate pretzels in the fridge. After you assemble the entire spider web, you can also cool it in the fridge so the chocolate sets faster. 

Tip 2: Let The White Chocolate Pretzels FULLY DRY. (Do NOT Skip This Step)

In a nutshell, there are two parts to this structure: 

1. Spider web (white chocolate covered pretzels)
2. Base (dark chocolate circle)

The Base acts like a foundation for the structure and fuses with the spider web, so when you pick it up it doens’t fall apart. The spider web itself isn’t strong enough. 

Allowing the white chocolate to dry first, gives it time to bind better to the pretzel and then later to the dark chocolate.

Tip 3: Don’t Just Throw All The Pretzels Into the White Chocolate, As I Did! 

Don’t do it. I did it. And, it was messy. In my initial recipe test, I threw a handful of pretzel sticks into the bowl. The bowl was so crowded that the pretzels didn’t get a good coat of chocolate. 

Instead, Dip one pretzel in the melted white chocolate at a time. 

Tip 4: How to NOT burn chocolate in the Microwave

Microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals. Once the chocolate burns it’s too stiff to use and you will need to throw it out and start over. 

I find that it takes longer to melt white chocolate compared to dark chocolate. 

For this recipe, I used Ghirardelli dark and white chocolate chips. It’s such forgiving chocolate and it easily melts in the microwave. 

Tip 5: Don’t Stack the Spider Webs on Top of Each Other

When you plate your final Halloween treat give the spider webs their own space. I like to plate them on a large cookie sheet. 

Tip 6: How to Prevent clumps of white chocolate on the pretzels

I tried a knife, a spoon, and an icing spatula. The icing spatula was the best because it’s easier to lift the pretzels out of the bowl without a ton of icing stuck to it. 

Another tip is to scrape any excess white chocolate off on the side of the bowl before you lift the pretzel out of the bowl.

Equipment

• Spider candy mold

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Halloween Pretzels (Chocolate Spider Web)

Halloween Pretzels are next-level spooky! These 3-ingredient spider webs covered in homemade creepy chocolate spiders are scarily easy to make. 

Grab pretzel sticks, dark chocolate, white chocolate and your favorite spider candy mold, because it’s TIME TO BUILD!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Author Chewable Structures

Equipment

• 1 spider candy mold

Ingredients

For the Spider Web Frame

• 30 pretzel sticks
• ¾ cup white chocolate chips

For the Spider Web Base

• ½ cup dark chocolate chips

For The Spider

• 10 pretzel sticks
• ½ cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

For The Spider Web Frame (White Chocolate Pretzels):

• Prep baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (Tip: tape the parchment paper to secure it to the tray.)
• Melt white chocolate: Add white chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted. (Tip: After every interval, stir with a spoon.)
• Coat pretzels: Add 1 pretzel to the bowl at a time. Fully coat the pretzel in white chocolate. (Tip: Scrape the icing spatula against the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate.) Using the icing spatula, add the pretzel to the parchment paper. Repeat until all pretzels are coated. Place the baking sheet in the fridge. Let the white chocolate fully set.
• Cut pretzels: Remove the white chocolate pretzels from the fridge. Cut 15 pretzel sticks in half. Cut 15 pretzel sticks into 4 equal sections.

For The Spider Web Base (Dark Chocolate Circles):

• Prep baking sheet: On parchment paper, draw 6 circles that are 3.5 inches in diameter. (Tip: I like using a circle cookie cutter to keep it consistent, but you can eyeball it). Flip the parchment paper and tape it to the baking sheet.
• Melt dark chocolate chips: Add dark chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted. (Tip: After every interval, mix with a spoon.)
• Build the dark chocolate base: Using a spoon, add 1 tablespoon of melted dark chocolate to each circle on the parchment paper. Move the spoon in circular motions to create a chocolate circle. (Tip: add any remaining chocolate to each circle, a thicker chocolate base will support the spider web frame better).
• While the dark chocolate is still wet: add the spider web frame (ie. white chocolate pretzels.) to the base. Watch the recipe video to see how.

For The Spider:

• Prep the pretzel sticks: Coarsely chop the pretzel sticks.
• Melt dark chocolate chips: Add dark chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until melted. (Tip: After every interval, mix with a spoon.)
• Add melted chocolate to spider mold: Using a small spoon, pour melted chocolate into each section of the spider mold so it’s filled halfway.
• Drop in the pretzels: Using your fingers, add a few pieces of the coarsely chopped pretzel sticks to each spider.
• More chocolate please: Using a small spoon, pour melted chocolate into each section of the spider mold until it reaches the top.
• Even out the chocolate: Gently shake the spider mold so that the chocolate evenly spreads out. (Use: I like to use a toothpick to remove any remaining air bubbles).
• Let it cool: Place in fridge to cool.

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Notes

Helpful Tips
See the blog post for helpful tips.

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The fun doesn’t stop with these Halloween sandwiches! While you’re here, browse our Halloween food collection to plan your party menu. Learn how to make candy apples or whip up a spooky Halloween pizza with witch fingers!

This recipe is so easy, and it’s made even simpler with the 4 tips I have for the perfect ghost and tombstone sandwiches. Keep reading for the full recipe! 

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Why this recipe works

• Cute and healthy Halloween snack

• Adorable blueberry eyes 

• Easily customize this recipe by using your favorite nut butter or jam

• Only need simple tools: ghost-shaped cookie cutter

Helpful tips

Tip 1: Buy your ghost cookie cutter first, then choose the bread

Don’t get stuck with a slice of bread that’s way too small or too big; buy your bread after the cookie cutter! This will allow you to find the right bread size that minimizes the amount of bread wasted after you cut out the ghost pattern.

Tip 2: Clean off the bread edges with a knife

Sometimes it’s hard to cut bread using a cookie cutter. Dull cookie cutters will leave you with uneven edges. To fix up the outline, just use a sharp knife to clean off the edges.

Tip 3: The RIP tombstone don’t have to be perfect

Don’t fret if your RIP tombstone is a little uneven. The imperfect edges of your bread will be covered up with edible red sparkle gel. 

Tip 4: Old baking sheets make it even spookier!

Try to find the darkest baking sheet you have. The more burnt, the better. A dark baking sheet gives a spooky nighttime look. 

Ingredients

• White bread: I chose white bread for this recipe to mimic the color of ghosts. Although it’s not the healthiest option, kids love it!

• Blueberry preserves: I used blueberry preserves for my peanut butter and jelly combo for two reasons. One, because it’s my favorite, and two, because the whole blueberries work great as eyes!

• Creamy peanut butter: You can use whatever peanut butter you’d like for this recipe, but I found creamy works best to glue the two sides together.

• Green licorice: I used this candy as the grass in our graveyard!

• Coconut flakes: These are optional, but I used the coconut flakes to give the graveyard scene a spookier look.

• Red and black sparkle gel: The sparkle gels help bring our tombstone sandwiches to life!

Equipment

• This 3-inch ghost cookie cuttercomes in a set with 2 fun shapes that kids will love. It’s not too small or big for the bread either, so you get perfectly sized sandwiches.

Substitutions

• Jam substitutions: Everyone has their own personal jam preference. If you’d like to use a different kind of jam, jelly, or preserves, feel free to do so!

• Bread substitutions: I used white bread because it’s closest to the color of the ghosts. However, you can use any kind of bread you have at home as long as the color is not too dark.

• Other substitutions: To mix things up, try making a grilled cheese ghost. Cheddar cheese would work great because of the spooky orange color!

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To see exactly how I made my Halloween sandwiches and tombstone scene, watch my recipe video below!

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• Learn how to make candy apples using a premade kit

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Halloween Sandwiches (Cute PB&J Ghosts)

These Halloween sandwiches are a must for your spooky festivities! Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches become adorable ghosts and tombstones. Plus, I’m sharing 4 helpful tips so that you can easily make these healthy Halloween treats for your next Halloween potluck!

Course Appetizer, Dessert

Cuisine International

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 7 sandwiches

Calories 244kcal

Author Chewable Structures

Equipment

• 3-inch ghost cookie cutter

Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 7 slices white bread (rectangular)
• 7 tbsp creamy peanut butter
• 7 tbsp blueberry preserves

Decorations:

• 8 pieces of green licorice (cut into 2 inch strips)
• 5 tbsp coconut flakes
• red sparkle gel
• black sparkle gel

Instructions

Make the PB&J ghosts

• Using a 3-inch ghost cookie cutter, cut 8 ghost patterns out of 4 bread slices. (Note: my rectangular shaped bread slice is roughly 5 inches by 3.5 inches, so each bread slice makes 2 ghost patterns)
• Using a small knife, spread 1 tbsp of peanut butter and 1 tbsp of blueberry preserves onto 4 ghosts. Add the top of the ghost.
• Using chopsticks (or small tongs or tweezers), add two blueberries to the top side of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich so that they look like eyes.

Make the PB&J tombstone

• Decorate the bottom of a dark cookie sheet with green apple licorice so that it looks like grass.
• Place the RIP tombstones on top of the green apple licorice
• Place the ghosts in the middle of the cookie sheet.
• Scatter coconut flakes toward the top of the cookie sheet so they look like clouds.

Video

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Notes

Helpful Tips

Tip 1: Buy your ghost cookie cutter first, then choose the bread. 

This will allow you to find the right bread size that minimizes the amount of bread wasted after you cut out the ghost pattern.

Tip 2: Clean off the bread edges with a knife

Sometimes it’s hard to cut bread using a cookie cutter, so just use a sharp knife to clean off the edges.

Tip 3: The RIP tombstone don’t have to be perfect

Don’t fret. The imperfect edges of your bread will be covered up with edible red sparkle gel.

Tip 4: For a spookier effect, find old baking sheets!

Burnt and dark colored baking sheets add to the spooky Halloween effect. 

Notes:

You can prepare these peanut butter and jelly sandwiches the day before your potluck or party. But keep in mind that the blueberry preserves tend to spread throughout the white bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg

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Why this recipe works

• Easy recipe using simple tools (cookie cutter, treat sticks, candy decorations) 
• Slightly crunchy rice krispie treat recipe that’s not too sweet 
• Great as Halloween school treats since it’s a peanut-free recipe 
• Easily plate these spooky treats anyway you want! Stand them up vertically in a mason jar or flat on a tray. 

For more deliciously spooky food recipes, check out my Halloween recipe collection! From vegetarian Halloween pizza to eyeball candy apples, there’s something perfect for every Halloween craving.

These rice krispies treats are perfect for a Halloween party, school, or any themed event during October! The combination of classic rice krispie cereal and ooey, gooey marshmallows is unbeatable.

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Helpful tips

Tip 1: Parchment paper is your best friend!

Lining the bottom of your pan ensures that your gooey Halloween rice krispie treats don’t get stuck. If you’re out of parchment paper, spread a generous amount of butter on the inside of the pan or coat the bottom with cooking spray. 

Tip 2: Don’t crank up the heat! 

Keep your stove on low to medium heat when you’re melting the butter and marshmallows together. All of that melted butter and sugar tends to burn quickly, so be patient. Check out the below image for the correct consistency and color that you want.

Tip 3: Lightly press the treats into the pan

When you’re flattening the rice krispie treat mixture, don’t press too hard. If you use too much pressure, your rice krispies won’t turn out light and fluffy.

Tip 4: Cut out the skull shape while the rice krispies are still slightly warm

If you wait until the rice krispie treats are cold, then it will be very hard to use the cookie cutter. 

Ingredients

• Rice Krispies cereal is the star of the show here! Make sure to avoid using stale cereal as it will mess with the texture of your final product.

• Mini marshmallows are easier and quicker to melt down than the full-sized ones, which is why I chose them for this recipe.

• Butter prevents the treats from getting too sticky and adds a delicious, rich flavor. You can use salted or unsalted butter for this recipe.

Equipment

I found most of these items on Amazon, Michaels, or Sur La Table. 

• 5-inch Skull Cookie Cutter (Amazon Affiliate link). Below is an image of the cookie cutter in action.
• Candy cleaver: I like the look of these tiny candy cleavers. I picked them up at Michaels.
• Black Wilton Sparkle Gel to drawn on the facial features 
• Red Wilton Sparkle Gel to drizzle on the red blood. 
• 8” treat sticks: Try to find treat sticks that are sturdy but not too long. 

Substitutions

• If you can’t get your hands on sparkle gel (or regular gel, for that matter) there are a few substitutions you can use. Melted chocolate chips or red and black candy melts would do the trick!

• Feel free to get creative with these treats. For example, you could use candy corn for the eyes or add a dash of food coloring to the marshmallow mixture to make your skulls pop!

Common questions

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Check out my recipe video below for more tips on making these spooky, crispy treats!

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• Check out ALL of my Halloween recipes

• Vegetarian Halloween pizza that you can whip up in 15 minutes. 

• How to make candy apples using a simple kit. I love that crispy thin layer of candy.

• Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches disguised as ghosts

• Chocolate brownie haunted house topped with shaved almond roof shingles.

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Scary Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

These skull-shaped Halloween rice krispie treats are so scary … scary good that is! It all starts with the perfect combination of a chewy, crunchy rice krispie treat that’s not too sweet.

Course Dessert

Cuisine International

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 8 people

Calories 165kcal

Author Chewable Structures

Equipment

• 5-inch Skull Cookie Cutter 
• 8” Treat Sticks

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cups mini marshmallows
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 6 cups Rice Krispies
• Wilton black edible sparkle gel
• Wilton red edible sparkle gel
• Cleaver icing decoration

Instructions

Make rice krispie treats

• Line a 9”x13” pan with parchment paper. Spread a thin layer of butter on the parchment paper and a wooden spatula. (This step prevent the marshmallow mixture from sticking to the pan and the wooden spoon.)
• On low to medium  heat, melt butter in a large pot and add the marshmallows. Slowly stir for 2-3 minutes.
• Add vanilla. Stir until combined.
• Add the rice krispies cereal to the pot. Using a wooden spatula, carefully stir until the rice krispies are evenly coated in the delicious marshmallow mixture. Turn off the heat. Immediately transfer mixture to the pan lined with parchment paper.
• Let it cool for 1 minute. Using your hands, lightly flatten the rice krispie mixture so that the surface is level.
• While the Halloween rice krispie treats are still slightly warm, cut 8 skulls using a 3.5” skull cookie cutter. Transfer to another baking sheet to fully cool (around 20 minutes).
• When the skull is completely cooled, add the treat stick into the bottom of the skull.

Decorate the skull

• Using a sharp paring knife, cut a slit on the topside of the skull. (Watch my recipe video for a better visual). Carefully wedge the candy cleaver into the opening.
• Using black sparkle gel, pipe the eyes and mouth onto the skull.
• Using red sparkle gel, pipe red lines near the cleaver to mimic blood.
• Add the skull to a mason jar or lay flat on a tray.

Video

https://youtu.be/gSjRsH3khmo

Notes

Helpful Tips

Tip 1: Parchment paper is your best friend.

Lining the bottom of your pan ensures that your gooey Halloween rice krispie treats don’t get stuck to the pan. If you’re out of parchment paper, spread a generous amount of butter on the inside of the pan. 

Tip 2: Don’t crank up the heat! 

Keep  it on low to medium heat, when you’re melting the butter and marshmallows together. All of that sugary goodness tends to burn quickly, so be patient. 

Tip 3: Lightly press the rice krispie treats

Note: Do not press too hard, otherwise your rice krispies won’t be light and fluffy) Let cool for 2 minutes.

Tip 4: Cut out the skull shape while the rice krispies are still slightly warm

If you wait until the rice krispie treats are cold, then it will be very hard to use the cookie cutter. 

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1484IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 6mg

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These chocolate covered graham crackers will delight family, friends, and kids.

Why this recipe works

• Super fast recipe to make: 15 minutes or less!
• Toblerone and graham cracker combo is the delicious taste and texture you need at your dessert table
• Have fun with different sprinkle shapes and colors 
• Easy way to melt chocolate using a microwave

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To switch up the graham cracker chocolate recipe, I chose to use Toblerone as opposed to a regular chocolate bar. You’ll love the fancier twist and the added crunch!

Helpful tips

Tip 1: Substitutions for Toblerone or graham crackers. 

I love the Toblerone and graham cracker combo. If you don’t have Toblerone or graham crackers, check out the substitution section down below. 

Tip 2: Microwave the Toblerone in short intervals 

Once chocolate burns, there’s no going back! It only takes a short window for the chocolate to pass the point of no return. That’s why I like to microwave it in 20-second intervals. Remember to stir the chocolate after each interval, too!

Tip 3: How do I know if my chocolate is burnt? 

Burnt chocolate looks dry and is difficult to stir. It will also smell unpleasant. If you end up burning your chocolate, you will need to toss it out and start again.

Tip 4: Add sprinkles for a festive feel

I only like to add sprinkles to the top section of the graham cracker so that you can see all three layers: graham cracker, chocolate, and sprinkles. For a fun twist, try different sprinkle shapes and colors.

Ingredients

• Toblerone chocolate is the star of this recipe. The Swiss milk chocolate and honey nougat crunch adds the perfect texture to these treats. Plus, using a quality chocolate bar makes the biggest difference with simple recipes. 

• Graham crackers add another layer of crunch and subtle sweetness to these treats. You can use any brand or variety you’d like.

• Sprinkles go on top of these graham crackers chocolate treats for an extra bit of fun and some beautiful color! I mean, isn’t everything better with colorful sprinkles?

Equipment

• Baking sheet: You’ll need a large baking sheet to lay all of your chocolate covered grahams on. I prefer using a rimmed baking sheet to prevent them from sliding off. If you don’t already have one at home, I highly recommend adding it to your Amazon cart!

• Parchment paper: Lining the baking sheet with parchment paper prevents the treats from sticking and makes clean-up a breeze.

• Microwave-safe bowl: This is necessary to melt the chocolate in the microwave. You can use any size or variety of bowl as long as it’s microwave-safe.

• Microwave: I chose to melt my chocolate in the microwave because it’s quick and easy. If you don’t have a microwave, you can use a double boiler.

Substitutions and variants

• Toblerone substitutes: Instead of Toblerone, you could use dark or milk chocolate chips or chocolate wafers. To really mix it up (or please a peanut butter lover in your family), try peanut butter chips or a combination of chocolate peanut butter chips.

• Graham cracker substitutes: The great thing about this recipe? Chocolate goes with everything! You can substitute the graham crackers for shortbread cookies, pretzels, waffle strips, pound cake slices, or Oreo cookies in a pinch — or try a combination!

• Red sprinkles: I used red sprinkles, but you can get as creative as you want with your sprinkle colors. Try different sprinkle shapes (star, round, flower, confetti, rod) and different colors (rainbow, etc.) to match any occasion and taste. For an interesting twist, try a sprinkle of sea salt on top!

What are graham crackers?

Graham crackers are sweet, almost cookie-like snacks that can be used in several desserts.

One of the most common graham cracker recipes is a s’more, which combines two graham squares, a toasted marshmallow, and chocolate to make an indulgent sandwich.

Since graham crackers pair well with chocolate, chocolate covered graham crackers are a no-brainer!

Is there a close substitute for graham crackers?

Above, I shared a few great substitutes for graham crackers. However, the closest substitutes (taste and texture-wise) would be cookies, like Nilla wafers, shortbread, Biscoff cookies, etc.

Can you freeze chocolate covered graham crackers?

You could try freezing these dipped graham crackers, but the chocolate may form condensation as it comes to room temperature. This could interfere with the texture of the grahams.

To best store these chocolate graham crackers, I recommend keeping them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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To see how I created these delicious treats, check out my recipe video below!

Try these recipes too!

• If you enjoy this recipe, you might also like my baby shower food recipe index! There are plenty of cute ideas for baby showers or other festivities. Each tutorial is simple to follow, but the final product will have everyone raving. 

• For another tasty treat that involves melted chocolate, try these easy chocolate covered strawberries. Like this recipe, they’re a great gift for baby showers, Valentine’s parties, and other gatherings.

• Last but not least, this sugar cookie icing recipe seems fancy, but only has 3 ingredients! It comes together in a snap, making it my go-to for every event.

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Chocolate Covered Graham Crackers Recipe

What’s the best way to jazz up a store-bought graham cracker? Smother it in chocolate, of course! These chocolate covered graham crackers will delight family, friends, and kids.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Calories 237kcal

Author Chewable Structures

Ingredients

• 24 graham crackers
• 2 Toblerone bars each bar is 3.5 oz
• red sprinkles

Instructions

• Baking sheet: line with parchment paper.
• Toblerone: break the bar into individual pieces and add to a small microwavable bowl. Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Remove and stir. Put it back in the microwave for 15 second intervals until it’s fully melted. Stir after every interval.
• Graham crackers: carefully break the crackers along the perforated lines so they are individual rectangles. Place on the baking sheet so they are 2 inches apart.
• Cover in chocolate: using a small knife, spread the melted chocolate on two thirds of the graham crackers.
• Add sprinkles: to the top section of the chocolate area.
• Let cool. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container the night before serving.

Video

Notes

Helpful Tips

Tip 1: Substitutions for Toblerone or graham crackers.
I love the Toblerone and graham cracker combo. If you don’t have Toblerone or graham crackers, check out the substitution section in the blog post.

Tip 2: Microwave the Toblerone in short intervals
Once chocolate burns, there’s no going back! That’s why I like to microwave it in 20-second intervals. Remember to stir the chocolate after each interval too!

Tip 3: How do I know if my chocolate is burnt?
Burnt chocolate looks dry and is difficult to stir.

Tip 4: Add sprinkles for a festive feel
I only like to add sprinkles to the top section of the graham cracker so that you can see all three layers: graham cracker, chocolate, and sprinkles. For fun, try different sprinkle shapes and colors.

If you loved these chocolate covered graham crackers, share your recipe rating and thoughts down below!

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 369mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 2mg

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Since you’re here, you might like my other Halloween recipes and ideas! I’ve got plenty of ghoulish inspiration for your Halloween and October menus.

If you enjoy this vegetarian Halloween pizza, I highly recommend checking out these adorable peanut butter and jelly sandwich ghosts. How cute are they?

You can make a few of these pizzas for a kids’ Halloween party or have a low-key, spooky pizza night at home. It’s so simple to recreate, but it delivers the festive Halloween spirit.

Scroll down to see the easy step-by-step directions. Feel free to let this recipe inspire you to come up with your own Halloween pizza ideas, too!

Helpful tips

Tip 1: Use a cookie cutter for the red pepper fingertips

To make the witches’ fingertips, lay the red pepper flat on the cutting board. Then puncture the inside of the pepper with the oval cutter. Then, push the pepper up through the cutter. This will help create a clean edge. Watch my recipe video for a better visual.

Tip 2: Use chopsticks to divide your pizza

My pizza hack is to use chopsticks to divide the pizza into quarters. Then you can easily visualize where to place the eight witch fingers on the pizza. Remember to remove the chopsticks before your Halloween pizza hits the oven!

Ingredients

• A premade, frozen cheese pizza is my secret for keeping this Halloween pizza recipe quick and easy. Using fresh veggie toppings gives it a healthier makeover. If you’d prefer, you can make your own pizza to use as a base. Using a store bought or homemade crust, add red sauce and mozzarella or your choice of cheese and bake it with the toppings.

• One green pepper becomes the witch’s spooky green finger. I sliced mine into thick strips to mimic the shape of a finger.

• One red pepper becomes the witch’s fingertips. I punched mine out into oval shapes that were slightly larger than the olives.

• Black olives become the witch’s fingernails. They add a wonderful flavor and an eerie finishing touch!

Equipment

• To get the perfect oval shape for the fingertips, I cut out the red pepper with an oval shaped cookie cutter from this Ateco set. If you already have a cookie cutter that will work for the job, go ahead and use that! In a pinch, you can cut the red pepper with a sharp knife instead.

• Chopsticks always come in handy in my kitchen, and I used mine to divide this pizza into 4 quarters before adding my toppings. This way, you can get a better sense of how to space out your witch’s fingers.

Substitutions

• Green pepper: If your family isn’t a fan of green peppers, you could substitute strips of zucchini or a similar green vegetable. You want to use a veggie that is thick enough to look like fingers. It should also have a similar baking time so that the pizza doesn’t burn before the veggies are cooked.

• Red pepper: Tomato slices, pepperoni, and salami are a few great substitutes for the red pepper in this Halloween pizza recipe. Simply cut an oval shape out of your substitute topping.

• Black olives: Olives are a polarizing food, so don’t fret if your picky eaters aren’t fans. If you don’t want to add them, feel free to leave them out.

Who sells Halloween pizza?

I’ve heard of a few chain pizza restaurants that sell Halloween-themed pizzas during October, but I always prefer to make my own. It’s less expensive, and I had much more fun coming up with my own Halloween pizza ideas!

How do you make Halloween pizza?

Thanks to a few creative toppings, you can give any pizza a festive Halloween makeover! Keep reading to see how I created our spooky meal.

Watch my recipe video

Need more pointers on how to assemble your Halloween pizza masterpiece? Check out my recipe video below!

Try these recipes too!

• Fill your Halloween buffet table with my entire collection of Halloween recipes 
• Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches disguised as ghosts
• Whip up this vegetarian Halloween pizza. It’s covered in Witch fingers. Ewww! 
• Make candy apples using a simple kit. Bite into a thin, crispy layer of candy.
• Chocolate brownie haunted house topped with shaved almond roof shingles.

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4-Ingredient Halloween Pizza Recipe

This vegetarian Halloween pizza is topped with eerie witch fingers for a spooky look! The best part is that it only takes 15 minutes to prepare. All you need is a premade frozen cheese pizza, red pepper, green pepper, and black olives.

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 13 minutes minutes

Total Time 28 minutes minutes

Servings 8 slices

Calories 162kcal

Author Chewable Structures

Equipment

• Medium-sized oval cutter in this set: Ateco Plain Edge Geometric Shapes Cutters in Graduated Sizes, Stainless Steel, 24-piece set

Ingredients

• 1 premade frozen cheese pizza
• 1 red pepper
• 1 green pepper
• 4 black olives (whole and pitted)

Instructions

Preheat the oven and prep the vegetables

• Preheat the oven according to the instructions for your premade frozen cheese pizza.
• Wash and dry the red and green peppers. Remove the stem. Cut each pepper in half and remove the seeds. Set aside.

Carve the finger sections

• Finger: cut the green pepper into 8 long rectangular strips. Trim the ends of each strip so all 8 pieces are roughly the same size. Watch my recipe video if you’re confused.
• Finger tip: punch the red pepper using a small oval shaped cookie cutter. (See equipment notes above. The oval shape should be slightly larger than the olive)
• Fingernail: Cut 4 whole black olives lengthwise so you now have 8 halves.

Add fingers to the frozen pizza

• Place chopsticks in a cross section on the pizza so there are 4 equal sections.
• Add the green pepper strip (finger), red pepper oval (finger tip), and black olive (fingernail) to the pizza.

Bake the pizza

• Place the pizza in the oven and bake according to the instructions of the premade frozen cheese pizza.
• Remove pizza from the oven and let cool. Cut the pizza into 8 slices. Plate and serve immediately.

Video

https://youtu.be/rM30NqrKKfc

Notes

Helpful Tips

Tip 1: Use a cookie cutter for the red pepper fingertips

To make the witches’ fingertip, lay the red pepper flat on the cutting board. Then puncture the inside of the pepper with the oval cutter. Then, push the pepper up through the cutter. This will help create a clean edge. Watch my recipe video for a better visual.

Tip 2: Use chopsticks to divide your pizza

My pizza hack is to use chopsticks to divide the pizza into quarters. Then you can easily visualize where to place the eight witch fingers on the pizza. Remember to remove the chopsticks before your Halloween pizza hits the oven!

 

Nutrition

Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 1mg

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Why this recipe works

• Simplify things by using a premade candy apple kit 
• Make homemade edible gifts for your Halloween guests. Just wrap the candy apples in clear plastic and tie with a twist tie. 
• Fun recipe for baby showers and birthday parties (just skip the candy googly eyes.)

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Candy apple and caramel apple recipes can be tricky, especially if you’re starting from scratch. But the candy apple kit I used makes this dessert a breeze! It even already has light corn syrup, you won’t need to have any on hand to make the candy mixture — just water and sugar! 

Keep reading for the full recipe and my best tips for perfect homemade candy apples. And if you try it out yourself, be sure to comment down below and share your thoughts!

Helpful tips

Tip 1: Be careful!

The candy mixture gets very hot, so please be very careful when you make this recipe.

Tip 2: Tips About The Candy Apple Kit

I suggest buying 2 candy apple kits, just in case you burn the first one. The hard crack stage of the candy syrup is 302 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don’t watch it carefully, it can quickly burn and turn brown. At this point, it will smell burnt and taste bitter. So, you’re better off throwing it out and starting over. Buy 2 candy apple kits and save yourself the headache!

Although the Concord Foods Candy Apple Kit that I used comes with sticks, I prefer these sharp apple sticks. They feel much sturdier and will support heavier apples.

Tip 3: Make sure to sprinkle sugar on top of the parchment paper

The base of the candy apple will stick to the sugar, which helps prevent the candy from sticking to other surfaces when you remove it from the parchment paper.

Tip 4: Tart apples taste best

Although you can use any kind of apple for this recipe, I'm using Fuji apples because that's my fave type of apple. You can also use a tart variety like Granny Smiths or McIntosh apples. The sweetness of the candy coating perfectly complements the tart apples. Here’s a helpful apple guide outlining various apples and their corresponding sweetness.

Tip 5: If the candy mixture is brown, it’s already burnt!

Keep a close eye on the candy mixture when it’s on the stove because there’s a small window where the candy reaches the correct temperature, then immediately burns. The mixture should be a bright red color. If it starts to turn dark red or brown, then it’s already burnt. It will also smell burnt. Unfortunately, you will need to throw away a burnt batch. 

When the candy mixture is done, it should look bright red as seen in the below image.

Tip 6: This is how you get a thin, crispy candy layer

When the candy mixture is ready, I like to tilt the pot, dip the apple into the candy mixture, and rotate once or twice. This will give you a thin, crispy outer layer of candy. If you rotate the candy apple in the mixture too long, you’ll get a thick outer candy crust that’s hard to bite into.

Ingredients

• The Concord Candy Apple Kit is the best one I’ve tried yet. It has the flavoring, corn syrup, and red food coloring so you only need to add sugar and water. They even have a kit for caramel apples if you’d like to try both.
• Water and sugar are all you need to add to the apple kit mix. Be sure to measure it out accurately and follow what each step of the directions says to get the candy consistency just right.
• You can’t have candy apples without the apples! I used Granny Smith for this recipe. The apply kit makes approximately 10 apples.

Equipment

• Parchment paper dusted with sugar helps prevent the coated apples candy from sticking. 
• Apple sticks are essential for dipping and eating these treats. The Concord Farms kit comes with some, but I prefer using these sharp apple sticks because they’re sturdier.
• Wilton candy eyeballs transform your apples into a spooky dessert!
• A candy thermometer is the best way to tell whether your sugar mixture is hot enough. If you can’t get your hands on one, you can use the ice water test I mention down below.

Substitutions

• Parchment paper: Feel free to line your surface with wax paper instead of parchment to prevent your apples from sticking.
• Candy eyeballs: The eyeballs are optional, but you can substitute them with spooky sprinkles or other small candies.
• Apple sticks: Wooden chopsticks or popsicle sticks would be harder to insert into your apples, but they still make a great substitute for apple sticks!

What causes candy apples to get sticky?

If candy apples are kept in a warm or humid place, they’ll become sticky on the outside. Store your homemade candy apples in a dry, cool area or in the fridge to prevent this from happening.

How do you make candy apples without a thermometer?

To make this candy apple recipe, you need to heat your sugar mixture until it reaches the hard crack stage (300-310 degrees Fahrenheit). Although it is much easier to check the temperature with a thermometer, you can also use this test:

1. Take a clean spoon and scoop up some of the hot candy mixture.
2. Drop the syrup into a glass of ice cold water.
3. If the mixture forms into brittle, hard threads and makes a cracking noise as it hits the water, you’ve reached the hard crack stage!

Should you store candy apples in the refrigerator?

I would definitely recommend storing these Halloween candied apples in the refrigerator, especially if you’re making them in advance. This will help them last longer and prevent them from getting sticky at room temperature.

Watch my recipe video

Want to see exactly how I made my easy candy apples? Check out my recipe video below for extra tips!

Try these recipes too!

• Check out my entire Halloween recipe collection
• Serve spooky ghosts made of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches 
• Prepare this spooky Halloween pizza recipeBuild a 3-D haunted house made of chocolate brownies

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How To Make Candy Apples For Halloween

These easy homemade candy apples are a must for fall! Using a candy apple kit is what makes this recipe simple. Best of all, the candy eyeballs give them a spooky look that’s perfect for Halloween.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 10 candy apples

Calories 288kcal

Author Chewable Structures

Equipment

• Apple sticks
• Wilton candy eyeballs
• Candy thermometer

Ingredients

Ingredients:

• 1 Candy apple kit (by Concord Foods)
• 1 cup water
• 2.5 cups sugar
• 10 small apples (2.5” to 3” in diameter)

Instructions

• Follow the pre-made Candy Apple Mix Instructions for your specific candy apple mix.
• Prepare the apples and baking sheet: Wash and dry the apples. Remove the apple stem and pierce the top of the apple with a sharp candy stick. Line a flat baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle sugar on top of the parchment paper.
• Heat up the candy coating: In a medium sized pot, add the candy mix, sugar and water. Using a small whisk, stir the mixture until combined. Heat up the candy mixture on low to medium heat. (Note: do not stir the mixture anymore. Leave it alone and let it heat up. Be very careful!)
• Check the candy coating: Using a candy thermometer, heat up the candy mixture until it reaches 302°F. Turn off the heat.
• Carefully dip the apples in the candy mixture:  Holding the wooden candy stick, dip the apple into the candy mixture and rotate once or twice. Then, quickly remove the apple and place on the baking sheet.
• Let it cool for 15 minutes, then add the candy eyeballs. Let it completely cool before eating. If you want to prepare these the day before, then store them in an airtight container in the fridge.

Video

https://youtu.be/LHY7-4MKRMU

Notes

Helpful Tips

Tip 1: Tips About The Candy Apple Kit

The candy apple kit comes with sticks, but I like these sharp apple sticks instead because it feels more secure in the apple, especially when you turn it.

I suggest buying 2 candy apple kits, just in case you burn the first one. The hard crack stage of the candy syrup is 302 degrees Fahrenheit. If you don’t watch it carefully, it can quickly burn and turn brown. At this point, it will smell burnt and taste bitter. So, you’re better off throwing it out and starting over. Buy 2 candy apple kits and save yourself the headache!

Tip 2: It’s hot. Be careful

The candy mixture gets very hot, so please be very careful when you make this recipe.

Tip 3: Make sure to sprinkle sugar on top of the parchment paper

The base of the candy apple will stick to the sugar, which helps prevent the candy from sticking to other surfaces when you remove it from the parchment paper.

Tip 4: Tart apples taste best

Tart apples, like granny smith, are best for making candy apples because the sugary coating nicely compliments the tartness of the apple. If you’re in Canada, I would use McIntosh apples. Here’s a helpful apple guide outlining various apples and their corresponding sweetness.

Tip 5: If the candy mixture is brown, it’s already burnt!

Keep a close eye on the candy mixture when it’s on the stove, because there’s a small window where the candy reaches the correct temperature, then immediately burns. The mixture should be a bright red color. If it starts to turn dark red or brown, then it’s already burnt. (It will also smell burnt). If this is your first time making candy apples, you might want to buy 2 candy apple kits, just in case you burn the first one!

Tip 6: This is how you get a thin, crispy candy layer

When the candy mixture is ready, I like to tilt the pot, dip the apple into the candy mixture, and rotate once or twice. This will give you a thin, crispy outer layer of candy. If you rotate the candy apple in the mixture too long, you’ll get a thick outer candy crust that’s hard to bite into.

Notes

1.These are the instructions for Concord Foods Candy Apple Kit. If you’re using a different candy apple kit, follow the instructions on the kit.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 196mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 98IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

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