We’ve all been there: You signed up to contribute to your child’s Halloween party at school, and now you have no idea what to bring. Luckily for you, we at Mother Rucker’s Sweets have a few tricks and treats up our sleeve. Here are a few spooky Halloween snack ideas perfect for class parties or handing out to trick-or-treaters.
Boo Bananas and Mandarin Pumpkins: If you’ve got a permanent marker and some basic doodling skills, it’s easy to turn average bananas and oranges into spooky ghosts and grinning Jack-o-lanterns. Bonus: it’s an easy way to get kids to eat more fruit.
Spider Cupcakes: Turn an ordinary batch of cupcakes into band of cute little spiders in minutes with this recipe for spider cupcakes.
Caramel Peanut Popcorn Snack Mix: This recipe for caramel peanut popcorn snack mix takes a little more preparation than most, but once you portion the mix into small parchment bags and display them in a festive basket, they make the perfect take-home goodie bags for kids and adults alike.
Caramel Apples: Back before pumpkin spice hit the scene, caramel apples were all the rage. Try crumbling a few pieces of Mother Rucker’s Almond Cookie Brittle and rolling your apples in the crumbs for an unexpected twist on this classic fall treat.
Lollipop Ghosts: This idea. These adorable, edible Lollipop Ghosts are a toy, a treat and decoration all in one. The best part? They’re so easy. All you need are lollipops, a box of tissues, some ribbon and a marker.
Brew Ha-Ha Punch: Don’t forget the refreshments! Serve up this spooky lime, ginger and pineapple punch. If you’re feeling ambitious, serve the brew with dry ice for a spooky fog effect.
Décor: Just because it’s a kids’ party doesn’t mean some well-planned decor isn’t in order. Serve popcorn from a spooky caldron, and strew chains of red and orange twinkle lights over the snack table. Lay out black and orange napkins and plates, and serve up drinks in Halloween-themed party cups. Decorations are a major part of the Halloween party fun, so don’t skimp!
