Candy corn becomes a cocktail, the perfect Halloween treat – Photo courtesy of happy_lark / iStock Via Getty Images
The most frightful time of the year doesn’t have to be scary in the kitchen. While Halloween brings the promise of goblins, ghouls, and gory creatures of the night, there are also some pretty delicious snacks and beverages for both children and adults alike. We’ve rounded up a few of our favorite easy Halloween recipes based on classic Halloween treats.
Homemade Almond Joy
Homemade Almond Joy candies are tasty Halloween treats – Photo courtesy of Marissa Stevens
Fifteen minutes and five ingredients are all you need to recreate this classic Halloween treat at home, and honestly, you’ll probably prefer them to the original. At least with these DIY candies, you can pronounce all the ingredients, and they taste just as (if not even more) delectable.
Get this recipe: Homemade Almond Joy
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Candy corn martini
Candy corn is the star of this sippable Halloween treat – Photo courtesy of Brennan’s of Houston
At Brennan’s of Houston, candy corn becomes the centerpiece of this seasonal cocktail. This martini is all about the color and flavor of the love-it-or-hate-it candy, now a sippable Halloween treat.
Ingredients
2 cups candy corn
2 cups vodka
1 egg white
1/2 ounce pineapple juice
Ice (roughly five ice cubes)
Preparation
In a bowl or container, combine the candy corn and vodka. Let it steep for 48 hours, then strain.
To make the cocktail, add 2 ounces of candy corn vodka, egg white, and pineapple juice to a shaker and shake to emulsify the egg.
Add ice and shake until frothy.
Garnish the rim of the glass with yellow sugar.
Strain the martini into the glass.
Halloween candy cookies
Halloween candy cookies make good use of leftover goodies – Photo courtesy of Nicole Langdon
While this recipe technically calls for leftover Halloween candy, it gives you a good reason to buy extra candy expressly for the purpose of making these easy, delicious treats. We’d pair them with a cup of coffee any day of the week for a spooky, cozy good time.
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Vegan Twix cookie bites
Vegan Twix cookie bites are a healthier version of the classic candy – Photo courtesy of Bob’s Red Mill
Who knew a vegan treat could taste so good? The team at Bob’s Red Mill created a healthier twist on the candy classic with whole grains and vegan butter, and it’s as good (and better for you) as the original.
Get this recipe: Vegan Twix cookie bites
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Pumpkin cheesecake cookies
Pumpkin cheesecake cookies celebrate the season’s best flavors – Photo courtesy of Vicky Hadley
These soft pumpkin cheesecake cookies bring all that fall spice flavor into one delicious treat. After all, you can’t have a proper Halloween without a pumpkin centerpiece.
Get this recipe: Pumpkin cheesecake cookies
Cookies and cream brioche rolls
Cookies and cream brioche rolls are the sweet Halloween treat you didn’t know you needed – Photo courtesy of St. Pierre Bakery
These dessert rolls from St. Pierre Bakery combine classic cookies and cream flavors with soft and sweet buns, a surprisingly elevated Halloween snack that you can have for lunch (come on, it’s a special occasion).
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Caramel apple board
A caramel apple board is the perfect Halloween treat for a group – Photo courtesy of Erin Parker
We love this take on caramel apples, another Halloween classic. Make this snack board with dips, apples, nuts, and candies, and you’ll have a treat fit for any get-together.
Get this recipe: Caramel apple board
Bubbly Halloween lemonade
Bubbly Halloween lemonade is a spooky zero-proof sipper – Photo courtesy of Ashley Schuering
This spooky lemonade is a non-alcoholic option for your next festive Halloween haunt. Blueberry and pomegranate juice add the deep, dark color, and with just a little bit of dry ice magic, you can really get into the spirit.
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Halloween s’mores board
The Halloween s’mores board can be tailored to anyone’s taste – Photo courtesy of Ash, The Grocery Addict
We love any charcuterie board, but we love it even more as a Halloween-themed dessert. That’s precisely what you’ll find with this recipe full of treats, which you can customize to your own tastes and preferences.
Get this recipe: Halloween s’mores board
Oreo espresso martini
The Oreo espresso martini is a grown-up version of a cookies-and-cream Halloween treat – Photo courtesy of Thomspons Restaurants
What could be better than combining a most beloved cocktail with a most beloved cookie! Thompson Restaurants’ Oreo espresso martini is a fun twist for sweet Halloween libations.
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Ingredients
Instructions
Fill a martini glass with ice and water. When the glass is chilled, dispose of the ice and water.
In a cocktail shaker, add the vodka, Baileys, and espresso with ice. Shake well.
Strain into the chilled glass. Top with whipped cream.
Sprinkle Oreo cookie crumbles on top and serve.
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