Throwing a Halloween party doesn't have to take a lot of planning and involve a huge guest list. Kids love just dressing up and getting treats, so any small, simple gathering with tasty snacks and clever costumes can be fun for everyone. Looking for some festive ways for your family to celebrate Halloween? Try these quick and easy homemade Halloween treats that are sure to get your little ghouls a gobblin'—they can even help prepare!
You may have fond autumn memories of making popcorn balls, but what you might not remember is how easy they are to make. These popcorn balls have an added sweet treat—chocolate centers—and are a snap to prepare with only six ingredients. Plus, they can be made up to two days in advance to help make party planning even easier. Make some new memories when you get the kids to join you in the fun of creating these delicious snacks.
Peanut butter cookies are always a hit with kids and this variation uses Peter Pan® peanut butter to make them even tastier. To make these Peanutty Paw Print Cookies a bit "ogre-lier," add a drop or two of green food coloring to the cookie batter and present them as "monster claws." This recipe is great for letting younger children help out; they can press the chocolate pieces into the center of the cookie to form the paw. These simple-to-make, yummy cookies are sure to disappear as quickly as you make them.
Creating treats in entertaining shapes doesn't have to be complicated or require special tools. These Witches' Broomsticks are as simple to make as they are fun to serve. Using pretzel rods for the "broomsticks," you simply press the tines of a fork onto a cookie dough ball to make the broom bristles.
To make the quick prep time for these treats go even faster, set up an assembly line and get the whole family involved. One person can place the pretzel rods on ungreased baking sheets, the next can press a ball of dough onto the end of each pretzel, and the last person can use the fork to make the "broom bristles." Once the cookies have finished baking, you can create another assembly line for decorating them.
Everyone will love this tasty combination of popcorn, pretzels, and cereal coated in chocolate, marshmallow, and peanut butter. With its minimal preparation time, this simple recipe can be made minutes before the party starts. Let it cool while bobbing for apples with older kids or holding Halloween coloring contests with younger children.
And remember, Halloween isn't just for kids! Share in your children's excitement by celebrating it with games and food, making it a party for everyone to enjoy.
