{magic potion punch}

Another parent made this {magic} punch at my daughter's Halloween party at school. Maybe I'm sheltered but I thought this was awesome...She put a cube of dry ice in this cute {walmart} spooky punch bowl followed by pouring in a couple gallons of green Hawaiian Punch. Super Easy. and Super Delightful!  Maybe I'm easily entertained but it was a hit for the kids they loved it...saying it was smoky, foggy, and magical.

Pumpkin @ its {best}

Pumpkin Pancakes recipe

Pumpkin for breakfast is a treat way to start the day. Ready in minutes, this recipe is especially good topped with a drizzle of real maple syrup.

Ingredients:

1 medium egg

1 cup milk

¾ cup unbleached white flour

¾ cup whole wheat flour

½ cup cooked pumpkin

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Pinch nutmeg

Pinch powdered ginger

2 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, as needed

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except vegetable oil in a large mixing bowl, whisking to blend.

2. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a medium skillet over medium. Add ¼ cup pancake batter at a time, allowing to cook until bubbles break around the edges. Flip and allow to cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until light golden. Repeat with remaining oil and batter.

Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars

1/2 c Butter or margarine; softened
1 c Brown sugar; firmly packed 

1 1/2 c Flour; unsifted
1 c Oats 

1 Ts Baking powder 

1 Ts Salt 16 oz Pumpkin 

1 can Sweetened condensed milk 

2 Eggs; beaten 

2 Ts Pumpkin pie spice 

1 1/2 Ts Vanilla extract 

1 c Pecans; chopped Confectioners' sugar (optional for dusting)

Preheat oven to 350ºF. 

In large mixer bowl, beat margarine and brown sugar until fluffy; add flour, oats, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. 

Mix until crumbly. Reserving 1/2 cup flour mixture, press remainder on bottom of 15x10" jellyroll pan. 

Bake 20 minutes. 

Meanwhile in medium bowl, combine pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. 

Spread over baked crust. In small bowl, combine reserved 1/2 cup flour mixture with pecans; sprinkle over pumpkin mixture. 

Bake 30-35 minutes or until set. Cool. Cut into bars. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar if desired. Store covered in refrigerator.

halloween {party} food ideas

Campfire Cooked Apples 

Description: A delicious and simple campfire treat.

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Ingredients:

One Apple per person

Light Brown Sugar

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Preparation Directions:

1. Cut the core out of the apples.
2. Place an apple on a piece of aluminum foil.
3. Fill the empty core cavity with brown sugar.
4. Wrap apple in aluminum foil.
5. Repeat steps #2 - #4 for each apple.
6. Place apples in campfire and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes until tender.
7. For cooking at home, pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until tender.

 

Monster Toes

Description: All too many Halloween party treats are high sugar foods, that will have you scraping the kids off of the ceiling. Monster toes are not sugary. The kids will love to munch on a few tasty toes. 

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Ingredients:

Ingredients:

1 package cocktail wieners

1 package 6-inch tortillas

ketchup and mustard

toothpicks

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Preparation Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Cut a toenail shaped wedge into the end of each cocktail wiener.
3. Cut tortillas into strips, about 4 inches long and 3/4 inches wide.
4. Soften the strips in the microwave between a damp paper towel for 15 to 30 seconds.
5. Roll each wiener in a tortilla strip, keeping the side with the "toenail" exposed.
6. Place on a baking sheet, with "toenail" up.
7. Secure the the tortilla strip with a toothpick.
8. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes.
9. Remove from oven and allow to cool a little.
10. Remove toothpicks.
11. Fill the toenails with ketchup or mustard.
12. Serve while still warm. 

Boogers on a Stick

Description: As Halloween party treats go, Boogers on a Stick is real snotty. And, these little boogers taste good. They will go fast.

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Ingredients:

Pretzel sticks

Cheese Whiz (or Velveeta)

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Preparation Directions:

1. Melt the Cheese Whiz in the microwave, according to the directions on the jar. Allow it to cool slightly.
2. Add green food coloring to the Cheese Whiz until it is a "booger-green" color.
3. Dip an end of a pretzel stick into the Cheese Whiz.
4. Pull it out and allow to cool for a few seconds.
5. Continue to dip it until it is a lumpy, booger size.
6. Place it on a plate and allow to cool.
7. Repeat this step for as many as you want to make.  

Tip:  Have a couple friends help you to make them. But, don't eat them all.! You need to save some for the Halloween party.

You can use Velveeta instead of Cheese Whiz, if you prefer. 

Worms in Mud

Description: This is so quick and easy, you'll wonder why you didn't think of it or make it before. It will be a big hit at your Kid's Halloween Party.

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Ingredients:

• Chocolate Pudding Mix (Regular or Instant)
• Gummy Worms

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Worms in Mud Recipe:

• Make the Chocolate pudding by following the directions on the box.
• Add in Gummy Worms and stir.
• Immediately pour into individual serving cups.
• Chill as directed on the pudding box instructions.

 

Peanut Butter Ghosts

Description: Here is a Halloween party treat that is as much fun to make, as it is to eat.

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup of peanut butter
• 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
• 3 tablespoons margarine, soft
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 16-ounce can vanilla frosting
• mini chocolate chips, 2 per ghost

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Preparation Directions:

1. Mix together peanut butter, sugar, margarine, and vanilla.
2. Take a ball of dough and shape into a ghost shape that is about two inches high.
3. Place the ghost, standing up, on a cookie sheet.
4. Continue to make ghosts with the dough.
5. Put frosting into a micro-wavable bowl. Microwave frosting 10-15 seconds until warm and runny.
6. Remove frosting from microwave and stir.
7. Use a toothpick or a fork, and pick up a ghost by stabbing into the top of it.
8. Dip the ghost into the warm frosting. Place frosted ghost back onto the cookie sheet.
9. Press two chocolate mini chips into the ghost for the eyes.
10. Put the Ghosts into the refrigerator to harden.

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Delicious Mascarpone Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese (about 1 cup), softened
• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 box white cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

Special equipment: 4 mini muffin tins and 48 mini muffin paper cupcake liners

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Line the mini tins with paper liners.

In a large bowl combine the mascarpone cheese, egg whites and vegetable oil.

Using a hand mixer, beat the ingredients until combined and creamy.

Add the cake mix and water and mix until smooth, about 3 minutes. Fill the mini cups to just below the rim and bake until puffed and golden, about 18 to 20 minutes.

Remove from the oven, let cool slightly in the tin then transfer the cupcakes to a wire rack.

Meanwhile, puree the strawberries in a blender or small food processor.

Place the powdered sugar in a medium bowl. Pour in the strawberry puree and whisk until smooth.

Top the cooled cupcakes with the strawberry glaze. Let the cupcakes sit for a few minutes for the glaze to firm up, then serve.


{I've kept this recipe very close using it on many occasions. I saw it first on a cooking show and it now resides on the inside of my cabinet doors. I've spread the word and baked them to entertain leaving everyone full and happy!}

{The only thing I will say for insight is the first time I baked them I couldn't find mascarpone cheese for the life of me. I even had to google it to see what it even looked like so I'd know what I was looking for.}

{I shop at a local Walmart Supercenter and the cheese is in an island with deli prepared food in front of the deli. The brand/package I purchase is actually in a plastic container like a sour cream or dip container would be. So you're not looking for regular cheese. }

Other than that the recipe itself is fabulous... I also like to bake them during the summer when fresh strawberries are in season and use fresh strawberries for the icing.

{Enjoy!}

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