Halloween Recipes

Sharon Bowers, author of Ghoulish Goodies, shows you how to turn Rice Krispies Treats, cookies, cupcakes, pretzels and more, into scary but delicious Halloween treats.

Bandaged Fingers Halloween Treat Recipe

Pigs in blankets take on a whole new look when they have a fingernail at one end and a bandage of flour tortilla wrapped around. A dab of ketchup on the tip makes them extra spooky. Serve with more ketchup or a dish of mustard for dipping.

Sea Monster Cupcake Halloween Treat Recipe

If you're feeling crafty, bake up a batch of these these alarming sea monsters with waving tentacles. Your kids will love the green treats!

Funny Bones Halloween Treat Recipe

Fun with pretzels and melted chocolate! Covered with a white chocolate coating, these treats are a tasty mix of sweet and salty. For the best effect, heap and jumble the little bones in a bowl rather than laying them on a plate.

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