Halloween Treats 2013

Halloween Treats

 

We had our annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving Party and I made some really fun treats that I thought I would share.

 

Mummy cookies-oreos covered in chocolate melts and topped with candy eyeballs. I bought the candy molds to make this at Michael's.

These were simple-just purchase the pre-made edible cupcake toppers and add a little red frosting for blood and you have festive cupcakes!

Twinkie Mummies-simply twinkies dipped into white candy melts with candy eyes and a little extra candy melts drizzled over them with a fork to finish.

Candy Corn Jello shots-I used this recipe but changed the liquor on the white layer to Godiva white chocolate liqueur and on the other two layers to vanilla vodka. Recipe: http://www.myscienceproject.org/halloween.html

Faux Cat Litter-just Grape Nuts Cereal and Tootsie Rolls

Mummy Dogs- Just cut crescent roll dough into strips and wrap around cocktail wieners to resemble a mummy. I used black frosting to dot eyes after baking.

Samples of some of the best Jack O Lanterns-this one won for Scariest

This won for funniest (LMFAO Character)

This eerie one with the skull popping out took home Best In Show!

Caramel Apple or Apple Jello O Shots-I used Jolly Rancher Green Apple Jello and Green Apple liqueur and topped a few off with Caramel Sauce (I used the store bought kind in a jar for ice cream/dessert topping).

 

Happy Halloween All!

 

 

 

 



Fantasy Football Snackstadium

Every year we host the gathering for the Fantasy Football League Draft for family and friends. We have a great time together and I enjoy making snacks. Every year I make a snack stadium and here's the latest and greatest one to date:

In the beginning:

I used matting material that was on sale at Hobby Lobby. It was a little hard to cut evenly with the new exacto knife I bought. I made up the design and I went along. I wanted it to be large-like a real stadium.
I added collectable football player stickers to the stadium to simulate football posters hanging on the walls.

After filling with snacks:

We used Cheetos puff snacks, Fritos, Tostitos, Chex Mix, Movie Style Popcorn, Cheese Nips, and Chocolate Chip Cookies-which are all fan favorites at our home.

After making the guacamole field:

I included mini football players from Michael's-used for their football mums and sour cream for field line markers. Instead of slim jims, I used pretzels for goal posts this year, secured by a block of cheese underneath the guacamole.  I have used salsa and queso for end zone areas before, but kept them separate this year.

Everyone seemed to enjoy it-it was shown by others on instagram and snap chat, so that makes it a success to me.

I made a double batch of queso, homemade salsa, frosted brownies with a football shape piped on top, chili with fixings, and buffalo chicken bites. We also had Cajun, hot pepper, and cheese popcorn from a local specialty popcorn shop.

I also shaped the popular Frito's bean dip into a football shape complete with sour cream laces:

Lastly, the biggest hit of the party seemed to be the sausage and cheese stuffed jalepenos:

A good time was had by all! Good luck with the fantasy teams! I love football....