Recipezaar: Halloween,Desserts recipes

Pumpkin Tarts

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:20:07 -0400

you can use canned pumpkin if you like the traditional thick texture and sweetness of store-bought pumpkin pie. I like using fresh cooked pumpkin as it's not overly sweet and much lighter and fluffier that way, almost like a mousse. you can freeze cooked pumpkin for many months so you can still make this outside of autumn, just be sure to drain it well when you thaw it. can also be made into a single-crust pie, just increase the cooking time to about an hour. new way to play with this: make just the filling in custard cups or muffin tins and serve with ice cream and butterscotch! -- posted by spiritussancto

Nutty Pumpkin Oaties

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:20:19 -0400

These cookies are easy-to-make, moist, and include a lot of nutritious good stuff. The recipe is an adaptation of a couple of other recipes found on-line. -- posted by Trayce

Mini Sweet-Potato Doughnuts With Brown-Butter Glaze

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:21:05 -0400

Got this in my inbox from Martha Stewart's cookie of the day for Oct. 18, 2008. I've tweaked this just a bit. -- posted by ThatSouthernBelle

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies With Cream-Cheese Filling

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:41:45 -0400

I tweaked this recipe from Martha Stewart online who got the recipe from Baked bakery's Matt Lewis. -- posted by ThatSouthernBelle

Cute Non-Pumpkin Jack O' Lantern Cookies

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:58:54 -0400

These are really cute I made them for a Halloween party with the nutter butter ghosts. The original recipe calls for Oreo's or ChipsAhoy which I didn't have in the house so I improvised. Pretty well anything round that tastes good covered in almond bark would be tasty:) This came from a pdf from Kraft I believe. -- posted by MinnMomof2

Deluxe Sugar Cookies - (Cookie Cutter Type)

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:05:37 -0400

This recipe came from the newspaper in the small Arizona town where I grew up. We use it almost every year to make Christmas cookies. They're not too dry and are good even without any icing or candy decorations. -- posted by Chef #910147

Yorkshire Parkin - Sticky Oatmeal Gingerbread for Bonfire Night

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 16:39:04 -0400

A wonderful tradition from Northern England, in particular from the county of Yorkshire; this wonderful gingerbread is traditionally eaten on the 5th November which is Bonfire Night, also called Guy Fawkes night or Fireworks Night. There are many ways to make ginger parkin; this is my recipe for this deliciously, sticky and dark gingerbread with oats. This recipe is an egg free parkin, and I was always told that Parkin should NEVER contain eggs in it, whether that is true or not, I'm not sure! Try to plan ahead when you make this recipe, it is MUCH better when kept for 2 to 3 days before eating, as it become stickier and more intense in flavour. This keeps for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container and freezes well, if there is any left! I use jumbo porridge oats in my parkin, for a nice chewy texture - but any porridge oats or oatmeal will be suitable. Please note, if you make this with the suggested alternatives of corn syrup and molasses, it will not be quite the same flavour, but it should still be sticky! -- posted by French Tart

Edible " Masks "

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 17:22:14 -0400

Source: Hershey's website NOTE: For these "Masks" use candy decorations, such as ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate, HERSHEY'S KISSES Brand Milk Chocolates, small (1-1/2 inch) YORK Peppermint Patties, KIT KAT Crisp Wafers in Chocolate, REESE'S PIECES Candies, and TWIZZLERS PULL-N-PEEL Candy -- posted by Mom2Rose

Halloween Fall Kisses Candy Corn Pixies

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:26:35 -0400

Source: Hershey's website -- posted by Mom2Rose

Candy Corn Pudding Parfaits

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:31:08 -0400

Source: Hershey's Website - Simple and easy to prepare -- posted by Mom2Rose

Halloween Pumpkin Cake

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:51:52 -0400

I made this cake for my son's Halloween party and it was a huge hit with the kids. It's fun because you can change the appearance by changing the candies . -- posted by truckerboo

Blood and Mud Pud

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:54:31 -0400

A twist on the classic fondue for Halloween. This version is for kids but it also works well for more sophisticated tastes with the addition of vodka or kirsch to the raspberry sauce and brandy or rum to the chocolate sauce. The real beauty of this recipe is that it doesn't take a lot of cooking and because you can vary the dipping ingredients you can be sure to cater for most tastes! for example you can use grapes, walnuts, pecans, marshmallows, mango chunks, pineapple chunks etc. etc. Oh! Warning: this can get very messy so have plenty of napkins, bibs and paper towels to hand! -- posted by RamblingRozie

Pumpkin Spice Layer Cake With Caramel and Cream Cheese Frosting

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 01:48:28 -0400

This recipe makes a beautiful cake and is surprisingly easy. It's from Bon Appétit Magazine (Nov. 2008). These make great cupcakes too! You can substitute all the spices for 2 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice. I like to double the spices. -- posted by blucoat

Popcorn Pumpkins

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:15:19 -0400

Adapted from a recipe by Aleta1314 at allrecipes.com. -- posted by DrGaellon

White Chocolate Halloween Chex Mix

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:44:33 -0400

A yummy and easy recipe for kids to either make or eat for Halloween! A delicious treat for all ages! I got this recipe from my Food & Nutrition class, very easy to make. -- posted by Rachel Lynn

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:46:35 -0400

These are very moist and rise very high when baked, they are fairly sweet so you may wish to reduce the sugar by a few tablespoons. You may also bake in jumbo muffin tins to yield 10 and increasing the baking time. These are very good! -- posted by KITTENCAL

Almond Joy Fudge Brownies - Use up That Leftover Halloween Candy

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:51:51 -0500

I received an interesting email yesterday from the www.recipe4living.com website. The title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween Candy!" -- posted by senseicheryl

M & M Goodies - Use up That Leftover Halloween Candy!

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:52:30 -0500

I received an email from the www.recipe4living.com website and the title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween candy." -- posted by senseicheryl

Milky Way Brownies - Use up That Leftover Halloween Candy!

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:56:48 -0500

I received an email from the www.recipe4living.com website and the title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween candy." -- posted by senseicheryl

Milky Way Ice Cream Pie - Use up That Leftover Halloween Candy!

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:57:22 -0500

I received an email from the www.recipe4living.com website and the title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween candy." The cook time listed is for freezing time. -- posted by senseicheryl

Snicker's Cookies - Use up That Leftover Halloween Candy!

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:00:05 -0500

I received an email from the www.recipe4living.com website and the title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween candy." The yield amount is estimated as I have not made these yet! -- posted by senseicheryl

Candy Bar Pie (Snickers) - Use up That Leftover Halloween Candy!

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:04:13 -0500

I received an email from the www.recipe4living.com website and the title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween candy." -- posted by senseicheryl

M & M Caramel Bars - Use up That Leftover Halloween Candy!

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:22:31 -0500

I received an email from the www.recipe4living.com website and the title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween candy." -- posted by senseicheryl

Hg's Wicked-Good Witch Brooms - Ww Points = 1

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:27:57 -0500

From a Hungry Girl email: "Equal parts cute, crunchy, and chewy. Check it out... " PER SERVING (1 Broom): 87 calories, 1.5g fat, 93mg sodium, 27g carbs, 9.25g fiber, 4.5g sugars, 1.5g protein -- POINTS. value 1* NOTE: I wish I could post the picture from the email here! TOO CUTE :-) -- posted by senseicheryl

Hg's Ghosts-With-The-Most Meringues - Ww Points = 1

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 23:59:28 -0500

From Hungry Girl email: These are the FLUFFIEST, MELTIEST, YUMMIEST and CUTEST meringues you will ever chew. You MUST make them ASAP!!!!!! NOTE: I wish I could copy the picture that is in the email and post it here! -- posted by senseicheryl

Chocolate Grab-Bag Brownies - Use up That Halloween Candy!

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:03:29 -0500

I found this recipe on the www.hersheys.com website today and it's another great way to use up some of that leftover Halloween candy! :-) -- posted by senseicheryl

Sweet N' Delicious Pumpkin Pie

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:59:04 -0500

This has been adapted from Libby's recipe found on their can of pumpkin, but I like to use fresh pumpkin, not canned. A few ingredients have been adjusted from the original recipe to sweeten the pie up a bit and it turns out delicious! -- posted by Cheddurmonkee

The Perfect Low-Sugar Kool-Aid Salt Water Taffy

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:49:42 -0500

I've worked at it and worked at it and 5 batches later, I think I've got it. It's the perfect salt water taffy flavored with kool-aid. It takes alot of work to get it to the right consistency so don't give up! And if it seems to hard when it cools down, as long as it's still pliable, it will work. If it cracks into pieces, you cooked it too long. Even 5 degrees can ruin the batch so keep an eye on it. Try again, or tell people you were going for painted glass candy all along. Also, most taffy recipes will tell you that you don't need to keep stirring after the mixture starts boiling. I ruined 3 batches before I found out it's safer just to keep stirring. Even a little bit of burnt taffy in the mix ruins the batch, and if you don't stir, it will burn to the bottom of the pan. **SIDE NOTE** I sited strawberry kool-aid in my recipe, but you can use any kind as long as it's unsweetened. -- posted by InBlackAndLace

Gluten-Free 'witch's Broomstick' Cookies

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 01:13:00 -0500

Perfect as a Halloween teat, these cute little cookies are simple to make and taste great! -- posted by katii

No-Bake Snickers Snack Bars-Use up That Leftover Halloween Candy

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:26:41 -0500

I received an interesting email yesterday from the www.recipe4living.com website. The title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween Candy!" -- posted by senseicheryl

Snicker's Pizza - Use up That Leftover Halloween Candy!

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:27:15 -0500

I received an email from the www.recipe4living.com website and the title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween candy." -- posted by senseicheryl

Snickers Cheese Cake W/Caramel-Use up That Halloween Candy!

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:27:48 -0500

I received an email from the www.recipe4living.com website and the title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween candy." -- posted by senseicheryl

Snickers Bar Pie - Use up That Leftover Halloween Candy!

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:29:35 -0500

I received an email from the www.recipe4living.com website and the title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween candy." -- posted by senseicheryl

Candy Bar Salad - Use up That Leftover Halloween Candy!

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:07:49 -0500

I received an email from the www.recipe4living.com website and the title of the email said "31 recipes to use up that leftover Halloween candy." What in the world will they come up with next!! :-) -- posted by senseicheryl

Pumpkin Walnut Cookies With Caramel Cream Cheese Frosting

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:48:36 -0500

I picked up the latest issue of Taste of Home, Best-Loved Cookies and Bars. Because of the season, I wanted to make pumpkin cookies. When I couldn't decide between 2 recipes, I smooshed them together and made it my own, especially the frosting. A touch of maple syrup adds a hint of the holidays and the cream cheese adds a rich, creamy texture to the frosting and keeps it not too sweet. These are easy to make and sooo delicious. Don't be afraid of the thick mixture, especially after adding the walnuts. This produces a soft, moist, chewy, cake-like cookie. If you're not a stickler for smooth edges or are in a rush, refrigeration isn't necessary. It just stays more formed and doesn't create little points after being scooped (especially from a cookie scooper). These cookies don't spread out much, so you can place them closer together on the cookie sheet to bake more at a time. Cooking time is bake time + making the frosting. -- posted by caffeine junkie

Sensational Strawberry Summer Trifle

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:49:51 -0500

This is great for you guys that have a summer Christmas here in the Southern hemisphere, or anyone else anywhere on the globe! We use to make the traditional trifle with jelly each year, but after I made this one year, we stuck with it! The recipe was originally from the BBC Good Food magazine, but I've made my own variation... -- posted by babettesfeast

Popcorn Cake

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:23:05 -0500

This is so delicious and you can use many different types of candy depending on the holiday or whatever you feel like using that day. This is not for someone that doesn't enjoy sweets but I promise one bit of this and you will fix that sweet tooth you have been having. -- posted by Goodcookinfostermom

Mom's Pumpkin Pie

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:29:53 -0500

This is a slightly different version from any pumpkin pie I've ever seen. -- posted by Jill R Q

Cream Cheese Christmas (Holiday) Cookies

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 01:46:35 -0500

My Grandmother taught me this recipe when I was very young. Now, I can't go a Christmas without making these cookies! I usually make a double batch of these and pass them out to everyone, but here's the recipe for a single batch. You can also use this recipe for ANY holiday, not just Christmas. -- posted by k k Nye

Pumpkin Muffins

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 23:37:30 -0500

Great for a breakfast or dessert! Serve warm with whipped cream cheese for a decadent treat. If you don't have pumpkin-pie spice on-hand, this is the recipe: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice. I always add raisins to my muffins, but walnuts are good too! -- posted by galexa

Frosted Lemon Cupcakes Vegan

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:48:53 -0500

i bought myself vegan cupcakes take over the world by Isa chandra moskowitz and terry hope romero an xmas present and made two types of cupcakes from this book for my daddy in laws birthday they were a great hit. i also made the frosting from this book which was also exceellent no one reaslised that they were vegan they were most good, i love this cook book now and even though im on a deit again ill be making some treaty cupcakes. i love the fact they dont ask for any crazy ingredients in these -- posted by pornstarbarbie

Pumpkin Log Roll

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:05:16 -0500

A staple dessert recipe for the autumn. Freezes well, so can be made ahead of time and sliced into pieces for presentation on dessert table. -- posted by MemphisMommy

Chewy Monkey Bars

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:16:13 -0500

These are nice bars that are a little different from the regular crispy treats. I like the nutty flavor and all the different textures in them. You could very easily frost them with some melted chocolate chips too. -- posted by Jess4Freedom

Dark Chocolate Sheet Cake

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:02:28 -0400

This is from the Cake Mix Doctor's Chocolate book. Dark, rich, and no-fail since it starts with a mix. -- posted by appleydapply

Vampire Cupcakes

Fri, 08 May 2009 02:17:41 -0400

I found this on Baking Bites Blog. Thank you Nichole. These cupcakes are so fitting for a Halloween party. -- posted by tammy dalton

Vampire Cookies

Fri, 08 May 2009 12:27:40 -0400

These are fun cookies for Halloween or a vampire genre party.The cookies have a light vanilla and butter flavor to them, and are the perfect color to really set off the red of the filling. The have a slightly crisp edge and a soft, chewy center. When you take a bite and expose the jam, they really do look like theyre bleeding! They are baked at a slightly cooler temperature than some cookies, so they dont really brown during baking. Best if served the same day. I found this recipe on one of my favorite blogs, Baking Bites. -- posted by tammy dalton

Chocolate Gremlins

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:01:01 -0400

From Pillsbury Halloween 2005, these look like they would be a real kid-pleaser. -- posted by lazyme

Evil Mint Brownies

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:30:18 -0400

Minty brownies with delicious frosting. My mom and I make these for Christmas EVERY year (upon my request) for Christmas family get-togethers. They're the one thing that'll break my healthy eating streak for sure! -- posted by Chef #1345159

Butterscotch Apple Crisp #2

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:33:01 -0400

Try bringing the fun of caramel apples into your kitchen with this Butterscotch Apple Crisp. Chopped nuts and oatmeal make for a chewy and delicious baked dessert perfect for crisp Fall nights. -- posted by Annacia

Pumpkin Coconut Cheesecake

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:03:12 -0400

Taken from the October 2009 issue of Chatelaine. -- posted by Sam #3

Martha Stewart's Espresso Shortbread Headstones

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:42:01 -0400

This goes along with her graveyard cake. From Halloween 2004. -- posted by Queen Dana

Martha Stewart's Almond Brownie Coffins

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:30:22 -0400

From Marth Stewart Living October 2008. The coffin template can be found at http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/almond-brownie-coffins? Or you can free hand it. -- posted by Queen Dana

Pumpkin Fluff Dip

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:15:34 -0400

This is a Midwestern classic apparently-- a school chum from Iowa told me about this recipe that's popular around fall and early winter, from having leftover cans of pumpkin from stocking up on sale but not wanting to make any more pumpkin pies-- they're popular for high teas, luncheon spreads, Superbowl parties, Thanksgiving and Christmas, or sitting on your can watching The Golden Girls. :D Since I didn't want to use actual marshmallow Fluff...this is my fluffy adaptation of this recipe that came out HEAVENLY. I could eat a drum of this stuff and not get bored of it! One 15 or 16 oz can of pumpkin works, or you can measure out 2 cups from a 28-oz can. You can also use 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice for the spicing but it tends to be overpowering, the subtler cinnamon and nutmeg is better. -- posted by the80srule

Pumpkin Gingerbread Trifle

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:16:07 -0400

Loyaers of spicy gingerbread, pumpkin filling, and fluffy whipped topping make this decadent desert a feast for your eyes and taste buds. From Taste of Home August/Sept 2008. Posted for safekeeping. -- posted by Chef Skie

Sweet Spiders

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:43:56 -0400

Use these to decorate you table, cookies and/or cakes for Halloween. I will hopefully have pictures of this closer to Halloween. -- posted by Queen Dana

Pumpkin Nuggets With Vanilla Sauce

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:17:45 -0400

I think few adore sugar and pumpkin as much as I do. :D I guess you could say this is something of a copycat recipe-- I went to this Japanese "snack cafe" several years ago and had these delicious pumpkin nuggets that came with chocolate and vanilla dipping sauces. Mine came out much thicker than I remember those ones, (and I haven't quite mastered that Japanese confectionery technique for a soft outside and creamy inside) but they're still really good. The chocolate sauce seemed like a thick chocolate syrup like U-Bet, but I think my vanilla sauce is even better (and will probably post as a separate recipe) You can use all-purpose flour for the nugget mixture, but I find that the rice flour is really the best or a mix of the two works too. -- posted by the80srule

Pumpkin Bread Pudding With Vanilla Butter Sauce

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:51:23 -0400

This recipe comes from www.McCormick.com Make as directed or pour into ramekins for individual servings. Pumkin lovers, this is 5-star all the way! If you like this one from McCormick, you'll enjoy Recipe #392276 also. :) -- posted by 2Bleu

Creamy Pumpkin Rice Pudding

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:45:24 -0400

Even though the phrase "leftover pumpkin" doesn't exist in my household, most people often wonder what to do with the leftover pumpkin after making a pumpkin pie. I like to make this tasty, simple, and quick dessert when I have a huge can of pumpkin I haven't completely gone through. Whole milk and cinnamon rice milk really work best for this recipe, but some tasty variations that really add to this pudding's richness are vanilla rice or soy milk, and Silk Pumpkin Pie flavored soy milk (which is only seasonal, I wish it was available year-round! And is it just me or does Silk Pumpkin Pie Soymilk taste just like Silk Nog that's available around Christmas, only they package it differently? So if you're making it around Christmas, use Silk Nog!) This awesome dessert is great for parties and potlucks, it travels and freezes well, and was a big hit at my sister's Halloween party! Both the kids and adults loved it. (Note: Prep time does not include cooling time.) -- posted by the80srule

Spiderweb Crunch

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:59:36 -0400

Found this recipe years ago and make it every year around halloween! Kids of all ages love it ;) Easy peasy too. Rice cereal, peanut butter, chocolate - reminds me of chocolate haystacks only easier. Impress your kids friends with this super treat. Cooking time is refrigerated time. Enjoy! ♥ -- posted by Vseward (Chef~V)

Candy Sushi

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:49:40 -0400

I got this from Rachchel Ray, The fun treats look like Sushi. It's great to serve them on Halloween -- posted by GingerlyJ

Scalloped Apples Ann

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 02:22:39 -0400

This is my version of scalloped apples made up in an attempt to keep the sugars as low as possible. I don't think that they can get any lower because you can't take the sugars out of the apples. -- posted by Annacia

Pumpkin-Spiced Gingersnap Truffles

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:15:07 -0400

Heres something different for Autumn and Winter! These luscious cookies feature a crispy gingersnap layer on the outside and a creamy chocolate center. Yummm. Cook time is chill time. -- posted by Annacia

Pumpkin Cake Roll With Cream Cheese Filling

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:26:42 -0400

This is a very moist and flavorful cake with a deliciously creamy filling. Surprisingly, it's not overly sweet. From www.McCormick.com If you like this one from McCormick, you might also enjoy from them, Recipe #391053. :) -- posted by 2Bleu

Pumpkin Fudge

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:34:07 -0400

Delicious pumpkin fudge! The perfect treat to enjoy with a mug of hot cider, cocoa or coffee--especially for Halloween or Thanksgiving. From Better Homes & Gardens. -- posted by BecR

Pumpkin Cupcakes Cake

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:50:03 -0400

I needed something cute for our fall festival cakewalk at church this weekend and I found this recipe in the Better Homes and Gardens publication "Halloween tricks & treats". It was really easy; the hardest part was picking the orange and black M&M's out of the M&M's GHOUL'S Milk Chocolate Mix. If you live in a bigger city or can order online, you can probably order just orange and black ones to make this easier yet! -- posted by DeniseBC

Halloween Orange Hot Chocolate

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:39:52 -0400

Slightly altered recipe from Kaboose.com; they got this neat treat from "the book Halloween Tricks and Treats by Matthew Mead (Time Inc. Home Entertainment, 2008)" -- posted by Chef #1345159

Mummy Loaf Filled With Fall Apples

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:55:09 -0400

This is a take off of my Recipe #193353. You can use store bought can or Recipe #259671. If using my recipe you don't need to use anything else but the dough. -- posted by ~Rita~

My Very Favorite Apple Crumb Pie

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:09:00 -0400

This is my all-time favorite recipe for apple pie. The crumb topping is so delicious and the apple filling flavor is just right. You will need a deep dish pie pan for this. The crumb topping will seem like a lot when you're putting it on but it turns out wonderful when baked. I bake my pie on a cookie sheet, lined with aluminum foil. You can use your favorite pie crust for this or try "Recipe#51537", one of my favorites for one-crust pies. -- posted by Lainey6605

Pumpkin Brownies

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:19:45 -0400

The recipe is from Nestle (I'm not taking credit for it) and it was sooo good that I had to post it here for safe-keeping. It originally called for vegetable oil which I subbed with applesauce as I do with all my baked goods to cut calories and I tweaked a few other things. This is perfect to make when you have only a little bit of pumpkin left! A little goes a long way for this recipe. NOTE: I just modified this recipe because I made it again, and used 1 oz Baker's bittersweet choclate instead of cocoa powder. Came out so much better! Sweeter and creamier. I think adding 1 tbsp milk or cream will give it a nice lustre too. -- posted by the80srule

Peanut Butter Candy Corn Cookies

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:53:09 -0400

As a kid, I used to love peanut butter and candy corn sandwiches and recently I thought the combination would make a great cookie! Mmmmmmmm..... This recipe is based on Recipe #51104. -- posted by mliss29

Cobweb Fudge

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:14:33 -0400

The walnuts can be omitted if preferred. Note this is formed in a ROUND pan. It makes one big web and is served by cutting into small wedges, rather than the usual squares. Use superfine sugar (not to be confused with confectioners' sugar), rather than granulated into order to avoid a grainy texture. If the melted chocolate begins to harden in the bag, microwave it in short bursts for a few seconds at a time. -- posted by Cecily Parsley

Homemade Candy Corn

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:39:13 -0400

Halloween is just around the corner; thought it might be nice to post this.... Recipe adapted from "Field Guide to Candy". -- posted by Raquel Grinnell

Halloween Mudpie

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:39:43 -0400

i got this recipe from family fun magazine -- posted by geekgrrl97

Scary Halloween Tart

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 10:19:55 -0400

This "Scary Tart" is a delicious dessert that works grear for Haloween and cna also be decorated differently, and served at other Holidays - -- posted by Chef mariajane

Halloween Strawberries

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:33:42 -0400

Strawberries dressed up for a Halloween party. -- posted by Brittanynm

Halloween Furry Spiders (Tarantulas)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:25:15 -0400

I made these for a preschool party and the kids loved them. They do NOT contain peanut butter, unlike some other recipes. They are a great mix of sweet and salty. Prep time includes post-baking assembly time. You can use the pretzel stick "legs" full size or break them off in graduating lengths. -- posted by MarySC

Pumpkin Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting (Cake Mix Recipe)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:40:06 -0400

This uses a box cake mix for the base of this recipe. Since box cake mixes require different things, the ingredient list here does not include whatever ingredients that the cake mix itself might call for (i.e. eggs, etc.). Time listed does not include cooling time. -- posted by iewe

Pumpkin Bread Pudding W/ Caramel Sauce

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:54:11 -0400

This came from the Nov 2000 issue of Bon Appetit. It's super easy to make and absolutely delicious, everyone always asks for the recipe. It does not have an overwhelming pumpkin flavor. It's very moist and sweet. Don't sprinkle on the powdered sugar until the last minute, right before you serve, or it will melt into the bread. -- posted by Chef #296829

Witch's Finger Cookies

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:02:02 -0400

from Kraft Food and Family 2009. My kids love to make and eat these. These are not a super sweet cookie... more of an almond shortbread. Tasty and creepy! They take about 25 minutes to bake at 325 in my oven. -- posted by HollyGolightly

Red and Black Candy Apples

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:19:06 -0400

This is a fabulous Halloween creation that I fell in love with and had to keep safe (as in not losing the recipe!). It's from mattbites.com (http://mattbites.com/2009/10/13/adams-scary-apples/) and I unashamedly stole it word for word. You'll find some amazing photo's of these apples there too. All credit goes to Matt and Adam, and they deserve it in truckloads! "*A Note About The Black Apples:* Lighter colored apples (Granny Smith, Golden Delicious) work well in making the red appear bright and glassy; darker apples like red delicious help the black candy appear as dark as possible. Muy spooky! Also, Adam made one batch with red food coloring and after he had a few red apples he reheated the candy mixture and added black food coloring. Adding black to red will make it darker. He repeated the dipping process. Black food coloring can be found online or at specialty baking stores." Do Not take the times I gave as gospel they are a complete guess. IMPORTANT: You will also need "8-10 wooden twigs, twimmed" -- posted by Annacia

Rice Krispy Jack O Lantern

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:13:20 -0400

This requires a bundt cake pan. It is fun and easy to make and the end result is so cute. Its great for parties because it uses four batches of the rice krispy treats recipe. Make the face with black colored icing or fondant. Orange , green and black food color will be required, I recommend using the food color paste that is used for cake decorating, buy it at the craft store. -- posted by aimbrulee

Microwaved Caramel Apples

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:51:15 -0400

I found this to be the quickest and easiest caramel apple recipe I have tried. I started out using 5 bags of caramels, and then added more as I needed. It really does make the operation much easier using lots of caramel, especially when you can cool and store the rest of the caramel to use in other things, or cut up with scissors and eat as a candy. -- posted by Sue L

Streusel Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:30:27 -0400

This recipe is a twist on pumpkin cheesecake with a yummy cinnamon streusel topping. Go ahead and make two, which will use the whole can of pumpkin pie filling and evaporated milk! -- posted by Chef #1427798

Worms in Mud Pie

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:40:36 -0400

recipe inspired by the movie Casper Meets Wendy's spesial features -- posted by Camille s.

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Chunks

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:33:59 -0400

This fine chocolate recipe comes from Epicurious. For pure chocolate bliss be sure to use best quality bittersweet and fresh nuts. It's worth it! The cook time given is actually chill time. -- posted by Annacia

Creepy Spider Cookies

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:08:49 -0400

Na -- posted by Enjoy Life Foods

Crispy, Creepy Critters

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:27:50 -0400

NO: wheat, gluten, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, egg or soy -- posted by Enjoy Life Foods

Spooktacular Halloween Pudding Cups

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:17:46 -0400

Super fun Halloween treats that the kids are sure to enjoy. Easy to make and look great to!! I got the idea off of another website that used chocolate pudding but I thought using vanilla and dying it orange would be really cool since the pudding and oreos together would be traditional Halloween colors. This recipe can be easily divided in half and so on. For the pudding I used the kind that you cook verses the instant. I think the cooked pudding has a much nicer and thicker consistancy. The amount below for the oreos is a guesstimate because it wouldn't let me put down 1 large package of oreos but either way just one regular package of oreos crushed is what you need. Enjoy! -- posted by mamawheezy

Spider Web Brownie

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:42:32 -0500

Using box cake and can filling for ease. -- posted by ~Rita~

Creepy Spiders

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:01:52 -0500

Sam and I saw these being made on Sandra Lee show. So of course we had to make them. -- posted by ~Rita~

Crankins

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 10:10:49 -0500

Candied pumpkin seeds and dried cranberry cookies -- posted by ChangoMalo

Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:25:46 -0500

Very teasty! -- posted by Zheka

Thanksgiving Pumpkin Blondies

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:15:40 -0500

From The Best 50 collection of cookbooks. This is straight out of the Brownies and Blondies edition. A little of this goes a LONG way! Not really a blondie by my standards, but it passes off as an interesting bar-type dessert. PLEASE NOTE: Because most people are not really used to tasting molasses, it may take a few bites to fall in love with this recipe. I did not like it at all when I first tried it. But, after giving it a second bite, I found I can't get enough of it. This seemed to happen with EVERYONE who tried it. So, please, before giving an unhappy review, try it again. If you find that the molasses is just too much to handle, try cutting the topping ingredients in half. It really does make a lot of topping as it is. I hope you enjoy this! -- posted by the_cookie_lady

Halloween Monster of a Cake

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:02:30 -0500

Four layers of deliciousness and pistachio filling make a monster-size dessert. Grab a fork, and dig in...if you dare! I made this for Halloween Night and my guests were so impressed. My dad couldn't stop raving about it, he thought I bought it from a bakery or Cake Boss! The pistachio filling is soooo good. I serve with Blue Bunny Pistachio Almond ice cream, yum! Please read directions throughly before starting the tips will help. Recipe from Phyllis Hoffman "Celebrate" Halloween Edition -- posted by Rollin in the Dough!

Halloween Butterfinger Eyes

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 01:29:33 -0500

Ahhhhh! Scary! These are so fun for a Halloween party, children and adults both devour them. They are different than the usual recipe because you add Butterfinger candy bars for a nice crunch! -- posted by Rollin in the Dough!

Boxing Day Bars

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 15:42:41 -0500

1. To give you that extra energy boost if you are one of those crazy boxing day shoppers! 2. Great recipe to make from leftover Halloween or Christmas candy or pick up the ingredients cheap on Boxing Day! This is my adaptation from a recipe originally published in Better Homes and Gardens... Feel free to substitute candies and let me know if it works (I'm thinking Snickers, chocolate covered cranberries, crushed oreo cookies... endless possibilities!) -- posted by Tanya Pants

Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:35:26 -0500

These were our family tradition for Halloween handouts and Christmas cookies. -- posted by Andy Wold

Powdered Sugar Frosting for Cookies

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:47:31 -0500

This is the frosting my mom would use to frost her Old Fashioned Sour Cream Cookies -- posted by Andy Wold

Valentine Candy Cones

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:56:49 -0500

These are so neat! My sister sent me pictures of these, and they are just darling! She is making them for Valentine's Day with her grandkids. Really cute thing to do with kids. You could probably make things for other holidays such as little eggs for an Easter cone,or candy corn for a Thanksgiving cone! They're really easy and would take no time at all. Note** the amounts of M&M's are a guestimate. You can use more or less accordingly. -- posted by FLUFFSTER

Pumpkin Spice Blossoms

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:01:00 -0500

A fall twist on a classic peanut butter blossom, utilizing a seasonal candy! The recipe can be found here: http://lobsterandfishsticks.com/2009/11/17/pumpkin-spice-blossoms/ -- posted by ChefMamaBlogger