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10 Frightfully Fun And Easy Halloween Treats Anyone Can Make!
Could it really be that time of year again??!
Proceeds to sniff the crisp air while sipping on my pumpkin spice coffee…
Oh yes, we have definitely hit the most beautiful season of the year. Fall; and with Fall comes everyone’s favorite holiday! Are we excited yet? Halloween is my Christmas. I am one of those people who keep the decorations out all year long and go completely apeshit in the spirit of the season. When it comes to good eats, that is no exception.
Not only am I an overly obsessive Halloween fanatic, I’m also a mother to two humans. That means Halloween parties galore both young and old during the October month. Whether it be at school, home or a friend’s place- Halloween foodies are an essential to any seasonal social gathering. However, whipping up something eye appealing can be a bit time consuming. Whether you’re a parent crunched on time, or simply cooking illiterate (both in my case) I’ve gathered up 10 frightfully fun and easy Halloween recipes that anyone can make into one delightful place for you to get some ideas on those future festive gatherings. Enjoy!
Witch Brooms
This is about as easy as it gets, and might I add brilliant! Simply take a Reese’s cup, a pretzel stick and wallah! Instant Halloween treats. The perfect blend of sweet and salty is sure to be a hit with young and old.
Recipe provided by: Couponing to Disney
Boo-Nana Pops
Another insanely easy and fun idea is what is appropriately called the Boonana pop. Simply take half a banana and generously dip into melted white chocolate, add chocolate chips for eyes and finish off with a popsicle stick for holding.
Recipe provided by: SkinnyTaste.com
Doughnuts Of Doom
Here’s a fun way to liven up that dozen of glazed doughnuts! All you need is a bag of fake vampire fangs and candy eyeballs. Lightly press into the doughnut and presto: Instant doughnut delishness!
Recipe provided by: Mom Always Finds Out
Trick R Treat Pumpkin Cookies
Honestly, does anyone here NOT cherish the holiday gem of Trick R Treat? You can replicate Sam’s lollipop into a tasty cookie with a simple pumpkin cookie, homemade or store bought- depending on your time crunch; Orange and black frosting with a cake pop stick and done. I got this idea from a Vegan recipe website, so for those herbivores out there the link is below!
Recipe provided by: Very Vegan Holiday
Bloody Shirley Temple
This one, you can twist around and get creative with. All you need is plastic syringes filled with Grenadine and some sprite. Or if you prefer Vodka like me, that works too.
Recipe provided by: Made From Pinterest
Jolly Rancher Candy Apples
We can’t talk about Halloween treats without mentioning the glorious candy apple! Simply melt your favorite flavor of Jolly Ranchers in the oven at 250 degrees for 5 minutes and pour over a batch of fresh apples. Add some edible glitter for effect! Granny Smiths work best with this recipe.
Recipe provided by: Just A Pinch
Carrie Cupcakes
This is sure to be a hit with any horror fan! A little more time is needed as it isn’t touch and go but regardless an overall simple recipe. All is needed is:
- cake mix
- crushed fudge cookies
- ready to use icing
- strawberry jam filler.
The decos placed on top are simple DIY that can be used with a popsicle stick, piece of paper and a broken dolls arm ( you can grab a hoard of those cheap dolls at the dollar store) for step by step instructions see the link below!
Recipe provided by: Hubpages
Horror Movie Cake Pops
Cake pops are almost always found at any festive party these days, but these in particular are sure to get some attention by your guests! Cake pops are simple enough to make and with a little shaping and decorating, you can make these too for your next Halloween party! For tips and supplies needed see the link below.
Recipe provided by: Bakerella
Pumpkin Milkshake
We need pumpkin everything during the season and this 4 ingredient recipe is both delicious and easy. All that is needed is:
- 1/2 gallon of vanilla ice cream
- 3 tsp of canned pumpkin
- 1/2 cup of milk
- 1 tsp vanilla
Add all to a blender, top with whip cream and indulge. For us adults, a few shots of Rum is splendid with this concoction.
Recipe provided by: A Day In Motherhood
Count Chocula Clusters
Here we have what may be the Holy Grail of simple Halloween treats. Count Chocula Clusters! This can be used with any of the Halloween cereals, however I think this one tastes the best. All you need is some:
- 10 oz melted white chocolate
- 3/4 cup pretzel sticks
- 1 1/2 cups Count Chocula
Combine all these beauties in a bowl, slap it on a parchment-lined sheet pan and let dry for 2 hours and then thank me later.
Recipe provided by: Spicedblog
Will you be trying any of these this year? For more Halloween themed food for thought, head on over to last year’s entry 10 Horrifying Halloween Recipes to complete your terrifyingly tasty menu!
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‘The Strangers’ Invaded Coachella in Instagramable PR Stunt
Renny Harlin’s reboot of The Strangers isn’t coming out until May 17, but those murderous home invaders are making a pit stop at Coachella first.
In the latest Instagramable PR stunt, the studio behind the film decided to have the trio of masked intruders crash Coachella, a music festival that takes place for two weekends in Southern California.
This type of publicity began when Paramount did the same thing with their horror movie Smile in 2022. Their version had seemingly ordinary people in populated places look directly into a camera with an evil grin.
Harlin’s reboot is actually a trilogy with a more expansive world than that of the original.
“When setting out to remake The Strangers, we felt there was a bigger story to be told, which could be as powerful, chilling, and terrifying as the original and could really expand that world,” said producer Courtney Solomon. “Shooting this story as a trilogy allows us to create a hyperreal and terrifying character study. We’re fortunate to be joining forces with Madelaine Petsch, an amazing talent whose character is the driving force of this story.”
The movie follows a young couple (Madelaine Petsch and Froy Gutierrez) who “after their car breaks down in an eerie small town, are forced to spend the night in a remote cabin. Panic ensues as they are terrorized by three masked strangers who strike with no mercy and seemingly no motive in The Strangers: Chapter 1 the chilling first entry of this upcoming horror feature film series.”
The Strangers: Chapter 1 opens in theaters on May 17.
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‘Alien’ Returning to Theaters For a Limited Time
It’s been 45 years since Ridley Scott’s Alien hit theaters and in celebration of that milestone, it is headed back to the big screen for a limited time. And what better day to do that than Alien Day on April 26?
It also works as a primer for the upcoming Fede Alvarez sequel Alien: Romulus opening on August 16. A special feature in which both Alvarez and Scott discuss the original sci-fi classic will be shown as a part of your theater admission. Take a look at the preview of that conversation below.
Back in 1979, the original trailer for Alien was kind of terrifying. Imagine sitting in front of a CRT TV (Cathode Ray Tube) at night and suddenly Jerry Goldsmith’s haunting score begins to play as a giant chicken egg starts to crack with beams of light bursting through the shell and the word “Alien” slowly forms in slanted all caps across the screen. To a twelve-year-old, it was a scary pre-bedtime experience, especially Goldsmith’s screaming electronic musical flourishes playing over scenes of the actual movie. Let the “Is it horror or sci-fi?” debate begin.
Alien became a pop culture phenomenon, complete with kid’s toys, a graphic novel, and an Academy Award for Best Visual Effects. It also inspired dioramas in wax museums and even a frightening setpiece at Walt Disney World in the now-defunct Great Movie Ride attraction.
The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, and John Hurt. It tells the tale of a futuristic crew of blue-collar workers suddenly awakened out of stasis to investigate an undecipherable distress signal coming from a nearby moon. They investigate the source of the signal and discover it’s a warning and not a cry for help. Unbeknownst to the crew, they have brought a giant space creature back on board which they find out in one of the most iconic scenes in cinema history.
It is said that Alvarez’s sequel will pay homage to the original film’s storytelling and set design.
The Alien theatrical re-release will take place on April 26. Pre-order your tickets and find out where Alien will screen at a theater near you.
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Home Depot’s 12-Foot Skeleton Returns with a New Friend, Plus New Life-Size Prop from Spirit Halloween
Halloween is the greatest holiday of them all. However, every great holiday needs amazing props to go with it. Luckily for you, there are two new amazing props that have been released, which are sure to impress your neighbors and frighten any neighborhood children who are unfortunate enough to wander past your yard.
The first entry is the return of the Home Depot 12-foot skeleton prop. Home Depot has outdone themselves in the past. But this year the company is bringing bigger and better things to their Halloween prop lineup.
This year, the company unveiled its new and improved Skelly. But what is a giant skeleton without a loyal friend? Home Depot has also announced that they will release a five-foot tall skeleton dog prop to eternally keep Skelly company as he haunts your yard this spooky season.
This bony pooch will be five feet tall and seven feet long. The prop will also feature a posable mouth and LCD eyes with eight variable settings. Lance Allen, Home Depot’s merchant of decorative Holliday gear, had the following to say about this year’s lineup.
“This year we increased our realism within the animatronics category, created some impressive, licensed characters and even brought back some fan favorites. Overall, we are most proud of the quality and value we are able to bring to our customers with these pieces so they can continue to grow their collections.”
But what if giant skeletons just aren’t your thing? Well, Spirit Halloween has you covered with their giant life size Terror Dog replica. This massive prop has been ripped out of your nightmares to appear frighteningly on your lawn.
This prop weighs in at almost fifty pounds and features glowing red eyes that are sure to keep your yard safe from any toilet paper throwing hooligans. This iconic Ghostbusters nightmare is a must have for any fan of 80s horror. Or, anyone who loves all things spooky.
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