Treats :) any ideas??!
Answers: Tomorrow is treat day at my work...And it is my week to bring something...It could be sweet or salty...anything really that the girls in the office can munch on throughout the day and something that they will enjoy. I am having a hard time thinking of something :( Anyone have any ideas??? I would really appreciate it. OH also i was kinda thinking halloween themed. But it doesnt matter :P
you said you wanted something sweet or salty well you can have both chocolate covered pretzels with halloween sprinkles or yogurt covered pretzels with halloween sprinkle
sprinkles are optional
Caramel popcorn, yummy!
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Bake some cookies. They have halloween shaped ones.
taco dip and chips
Go to the grocery store and buy some cute Halloween cupcakes.
Monster Mash Party Mix
10 cups popcorn
1 pound plain candy-coated chocolate candies
1 (14 oz.) jar dry roasted peanuts
1 cup raisins
1 cup candy coated peanut butter pieces
or maybe halloween cupcakes or cookies with orange and black frosting
Gooey butter cookies. Everybody loves them!
Just got this sent to me so I'll pass it on to you...it has some great ideas for halloween ...
Tricked Out Treats
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Easy Deviled Eggs Recipe
Deviled Eggs compliment any holiday meal. This easy recipe can be modified to make it lower in fat and sodium. Store deviled eggs immediately in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
Recipe Ingredients
6 eggs
3 Tbsp. Miracle Whip or low-fat mayo
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. vinegar
1/4 tsp. salt or salt substitute
1/8 tsp. pepper
Paprika
Put eggs into large saucepan. Add cold water to cover the eggs. Bring to boil. Turn heat to low and cook for 20 minutes. Run cold water over done eggs. Peel eggs under cold running water. Cut each egg lengthwise in half. Remove yolks and put in bowl. Add Miracle whip, mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika.
Baked Worms
Ingredients:
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup butter
1 large onion
4 ribs celery, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
1 pound sliced mushrooms
3 cups chicken broth
1 large can tomato juice
1/2 cup stuffed green olives
3 tablespoons chili powder
3 teaspoons salt
1 pound dry spaghetti
1 pound processed American cheese, cut into cubes
1/2 cup dry sherry, optional
Directions:
Poach chicken breasts.
Chop cooked chicken and set aside.
In a large pan, melt butter and saute the onion, celery, peppers and mushrooms. Add chicken, chicken broth, tomato juice, olives, chili powder and salt. Simmer this mixture for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Break the spaghetti up into worm size pieces. Cook the spaghetti in boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes.
Drain spaghetti and fold into simmering sauce. Stir in cheese and sherry.
Place in a large greased casserole. Bake 30 minutes
Amputated fingers pizza
Ingredients:
1 red bell pepper
12 sticks mozzarella
8 small baked pizza crusts -- 5 inch diameter
1 cup pizza sauce
Directions:
Core, stem and seed pepper; cut lengthwise into 1"-wide strips. Cut each strip crosswise into 1/2" pieces (fingernails). Round corners on one end of each piece.
Cut each cheese stick in half crosswise. On rounded end of each stick (finger), cut out a 1/2"-square notch into which a pepper piece will fit to make a nail.
Lay crusts slightly apart on 3 baking sheets, each 12x15". Spread 2 Tbsp. sauce evenly over each crust. Lay 3 cheese fingers well apart on each crust: fit a red pepper nail onto each. Bake in a 450F oven until cheese just begins to melt, about 8 min..
you never can go wrong with rice crispys. cut them into spiders and whiches for a holloween theme.
Make some pumpkin bread or muffins...
Pumpkin Bread-
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2/3 c shortening
2 2/3 c sugar
4 eggs
2 c pumpkin
2/3 c water
3 1/3 c flour
2 tsp soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cloves
2/3 c nuts
Combine all ingredients. Heat oven to 350 and bake 70 minutes.
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*Pumpkin Muffin
3 cups plain flour
3 eggs
3 cups sugar
1 cup oil
2 cups canned pumpkin
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
pinch of nutmeg
Add sugar to oil and mix. Add pumpkin and eggs and mix. Then combine flour and dry ingredients (sifted), mix with liquid, pour in greased muffin tins and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
I wish someone would come to my office and bring me rice krispy treats tomorrow! They are easy to make, affordable, and can sit out all day without spoiling.
Hope this helps.
PS- for Halloween themed rice krispy treats, you could sprinkle with black and orange jimmies before they cool off.
Halloween Spiderweb Cookies
Servings: Makes 2 to 3 dozen cookies.
Ingredients
2 batches decorating icing
1 batch sugar cookies, cut out using 3 1/3-inch round or octagonal cookie cutter, baked according to directions in recipe, and cooled completely
Black food coloring, preferably liquid
Special equipment: 3 pastry bags fitted with couplers, 2 #3-size (medium, round) decorating tips, 1 #1-size (small, round) decorating tip, small offset spatula, toothpicks
Preparation
Make thin icing: In large bowl, stir together 1 batch icing and 2 tablespoons water. Fit 1 pastry bag with #3-size tip and fill with thin icing.
Color thicker icing: Divide second batch icing between 2 medium bowls. To icing in 1 bowl, gradually mix in black food coloring until icing is black. Fit second pastry bag with second #3-size tip and fill with black icing.
Fit third pastry bag with #1-size tip and fill with remaining (thicker) white icing.
Pipe border: Using pastry bag with #1 tip and thicker white icing, pipe around outer edge of 1 cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies and let set 2 minutes.
"Flood" to fill center: Using pastry bag with #3 tip and thinner white icing, squirt pool of icing into center of 1 cookie, then spread to edge with small offset spatula. Repeat with second cookie, giving first time to set.
Pipe circles: Returning to first cookie, using pastry bag with black icing, pipe concentric circles over white icing, beginning in center and ending almost at edge. Repeat with second cookie, giving first time to set.
Form spiderweb pattern: Returning to first cookie, position tip of toothpick in center and drag through icing out to edge. Wipe tip and repeat 7 more times to make 8 evenly spaced, radiating lines like spokes of wheel.
Next, position tip at edge, halfway between 2 lines, and drag inward to center to create another line. Wipe tip and repeat 7 more times to make 8 more lines between first 8.
Repeat process with second iced cookie. Repeat with remaining cookies, working in batches of 2 to allow icing to partially set, but not harden, between steps. Let cookies dry, uncovered, at room temperature 10 hours or overnight. (Once dry, cookies will keep, layered between sheets of wax paper or parchment, in airtight container at room temperature 1 week.)
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Spider Cupcakes
PREP TIME 1 Hr
COOK TIME 30 Min
READY IN 1 Hr 30 Min
INGREDIENTS
* 1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix
* 1 pound black shoestring licorice
* 1 (16 ounce) can white frosting
* 48 pieces candy corn
* 48 cinnamon red hot candies
* 1/4 cup orange decorator sugar
DIRECTIONS
1. Prepare cupcakes according to package directions. Let cool completely.
2. Cut licorice into 3 inch sections. Working with one or two cupcakes at a time, so the frosting doesn't set before decorating, frost the cupcakes with the white frosting. Insert licorice pieces into the outer edges of the cupcakes to make the legs of the spider, 3 legs on each side (4 takes up too much space). Place two pieces of candy corn on the front of the cupcake for fangs and use two red hots as eyes. Sprinkle with decorator sugar. Repeat with remaining cupcakes.
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Black Halloween Punch
PREP TIME 10 Min
READY IN 1 Hr
INGREDIENTS
* 1 (.13 ounce) envelope unsweetened grape soft drink mix
* 1 (.13 ounce) envelope unsweetened orange soft drink mix
* 2 cups white sugar
* 3 quarts cold water
* 1 liter ginger ale
DIRECTIONS
1. To make a frozen hand, wash a disposable glove, fill with water, seal with a rubber band and freeze until hard.
2. Stir together grape soft drink mix, orange soft drink mix, sugar and water until solids are dissolved. Combine with chilled ginger ale just before serving. Dip the frozen hand briefly in warm water, then peel off the glove. Float the prepared hand in the punch bowl for a ghastly effect.
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Orange-Cream Cheese Brownies
The perfect brownie for an adult Halloween party or anytime you want to enjoy a perfect combination of refreshing orange and rich chocolate.
Prep Time:30 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 30 min
Makes:36 brownies
1 package Betty Crocker? Supreme dark chocolate brownie mix (with dark chocolate syrup pouch)
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1/2 package (8-ounce size) cream cheese, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons frozen (thawed) orange juice concentrate
Yellow food color
Red food color
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
1. Heat oven to 350oF. Grease (or use cooking spray) bottom of 13x9-inch rectangular pan.
2. Stir brownie mix, chocolate syrup, water, oil and 2 eggs for fudgelike brownies (or 3 eggs for cakelike brownies) in medium bowl, using spoon, until well blended. Spread in pan.
3. Bake 27 to 29 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean. Cool completely.
4. Stir cream cheese, powdered sugar, orange juice, 4 drops yellow food color and 2 drops red food color until smooth and spreadable; spread over brownies.
5. Place chocolate chips and shortening in small microwavable bowl. Microwave uncovered on Medium (50%) about 2 minutes or until mixture can be stirred smooth. Drizzle over brownies. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until cream cheese and chocolate are set.
6. For 36 brownies, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Cover and refrigerate any remaining brownies.
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Rice Krispie Treats always a winner.
Fresh veggies & ranch dip. Cheese & crackers. Spinach Dip & bread.
here are two ideas for you to bring to your treat day tomorrow enjoy!!
Last year I brought this recipe called gooey popcorn balls and it was a big hit in my office here is the recipe!
1/2 stick (2 ounces) butter
4 cups miniature marshmallows
1 bag plain popped popcorn (12 cups popped)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups candy corn
PREPARATION:
1. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place the popped popcorn and the candy corn in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
3. Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30-45 seconds to melt it.
Add the marshmallows, and microwave for an additional 90 seconds to melt them. The marshmallows might not look melted at the end of this time, but once you stir them, they should liquefy. Stir to blend the butter and marshmallows, then add the vanilla and salt and stir until the candy is well-mixed.
4. Pour the marshmallow mixture over the popcorn and candy corn, and stir until they are thoroughly combined. Allow the mixture to sit for a minute, to cool down the hot marshmallow.
5. Spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray, and scoop up a handful of popcorn. Press it firmly between your hands, forming a ball shape. Make sure that the balls are compact; loosely formed popcorn balls easily fall apart. If the balls don’t form at first, allow the mixture to sit for another minute, this seems to help them hold together.
6. Place the popcorn balls on the prepared baking sheet and allow them to firm up at room temperature. Store the popcorn balls in an airtight container in a cool, dry room.
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wicked cupcake recipe:
Cupcakes:
1 1/2 ounces fine-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cups prune juice
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoons salt
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
4-ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 drop food coloring (green), optional
Chocolate wafer cookies
Licorice strips
Toasted coconut
Small candies
Special equipment: 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with paper liners
For the cupcakes: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F. Set liners in muffin cups.
Put the chocolate and prune juice in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on low power, stirring occasionally, until completely melted.
Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg and yolk with an electric hand mixer at high speed until slightly thick and lemon colored, about 3 minutes. Slowly add buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and melted chocolate mixture to eggs, beating until thoroughly combined. Add the flour mixture and beat until just combined.
Divide the batter among muffin tins, filling them 1/2 of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean and the tops spring back when pressed gently, about 25 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in the tin on a rack for 10 minutes then remove from the tin and cool completely.
For the frosting: Beat the butter, peanut butter, and cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and milk mixing until the frosting is smooth. Add food coloring as desired. Refrigerate the frosting until firm.
To decorate the cakes: For the witches hat, score a circle in the middle of a cupcake. Cut a deep cone-like shape with a knife held at an angle. Rotate the cupcake to complete the circle and remove the center. Repeat with all the cupcakes. Generously scoop or pipe enough frosting into the center of each cupcake to fill the whole and to come over the cake to make a face. Top with a chocolate wafer cookie. Put a dot of frosting in the middle of the wafer cookie and invert the cone shaped piece of cake on top to make a witches hat. Use skinny licorice, toasted coconut or cereal flakes for hair and candies for eyes and/or nose. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.
small popcorn balls, Brownies, or a big fruit bowl finger food
chips and dips, just about anything that is a finger food..
Have a great day !
maple apples, banana nut muffins
pretzels