Indian Corn on a StickThis fun fall treat looks like colorful Indian corn.3/4 cup margarine60 large marshmallows3 quarts popped popcorn1/4 cup peanuts (or other coarsely chopped nuts)1/4 cup shredded coconut1 cup chopped dried fruits (cranberries, apricots, br

Crusty CrudMakes about 5 dozen cruddy treats.1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 5 1/3 cups flaked coconut (about 14 ounces) 1 large box lime gelatin1 cup ground, blanched almonds 1 teaspoon almond extractIn large bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk

Ice Cream WitchesPlace a large scoop of orange sherbet onto a dessert dish. Make eyes, nose and mouth with pieces of nuts and raisins and. Top with a pointed ice cream cone (sugar cone) hat. Freeze until time to serve.

Gory Hand of IceTake a clean rubber glove and fill it with water, tie it and put it in the freezer. Keep it in there until your party. When you`re ready, take it out of the glove and put it in the punch bowl instead of ice!

Halloween Fudge8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 16 ounce) package confectioners` sugar 2 (6 squares each) packages WHITE chocolate baking squares, melted 1 cup toasted walnut or pecan pieces 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 8 drops yellow food coloring 4 drops red food

Halloween Spider CakeWhen cake is cut, it spurts green goop.uBatter/u1 (18.25 ounce) box white cake mix1 small box green gelatinuBlack Frosting/uBlue food coloringChocolate frostinguDecorations/u4 black licorice whips2 large green

Haunted Taco TartsMakes 14.1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 pound ground turkey 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon saltEgg Yolk Paint (recipe follows) 1 (15 ounce) pack

Spooky Eyeball Tacos1 pound ground beef1 (10 3/4 ounce) package TACO BELL HOME    ORIGINALS Taco Dinner KitShredded lettuceChopped tomatoesSour creamSliced pitted olivesMix meat and seasoning mix. Shape into 36 (1 inch) balls. Place in a 13 x

Scare Crow Scramble3 cups small pretzels3 cups shoestring potatoes3 cusp Spanish peanuts1/2 cup seasoned croutons1 (4 1/2 ounce) can French fried onions1/2 cup butter1/2 cup Parmesan cheeseMix well. Bake at 250 degrees F for 1 hour, stirring often.

Spooky Ice Cream CupWash orange and cut off top. Carefully scoop out the pulp, using first a sharp knife, then a spoon. Fill orange shell with vanilla or chocolate ice cream or orange sherbet. Replace top. Serve with cookies.

Stick `em Up Apples6 wooden craft sticks 6 medium apples 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup peanut butter chips 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 cup chopped peanuts (optional)Insert a wooden stick into the top of each apple. Place chips and oil in microwave safe

Vampire Blood Fudge Fudge1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons butter or margarine1/2 cup evaporated milk1 small box cherry flavored gelatin2 to 3 tablespoons raspberry jam2 cups semisweet mini chocolate chips1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract/

Wormy Apples6 large Golden Delicious apples 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 6 gummy wormsCore apples from bl

Mashed Potato GhostsFavorite recipe from Idaho Potato Commission 5 cups mashed Idaho potatoesWax paper1/2 cup small black olivesCut ghost shapes out of wax paper to use as templates.Place templates on serving dish or cookie sheet. Use rubber spatula to mold 1

Yummy Treats2 cups confectioners` sugar1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 14 cracker squares)1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine1/2 cup creamy peanut butter1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconutCombine confectioners` sugar and graham cracker crumbs in a mixing bowl. (Make the cr

Pay Day SnackThis tastes like a Pay Day candy bar!1 bag high quality candy corn1 can salted peanutsMix together and store in a plastic container with a tight fitting lid.

Shadowy Moon Marshmallow Treats6 cups cocoa flavored crispy cereal 16 Nutter Butter Peanut Butter Sandwich    Cookies, finely chopped (about 2 cup)1/3 cup margarine 1 (10 1/2 ounce) package miniature marshmallows 1/3 cup miniature chocolate chips 1

Spider Web Munc (12 ounce) package NESTLE� TOLL HOUSE� Semi Sweet Chocolate Morsels 1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided 1/3 cup powdered sugar 3 cups crisp rice cerealHeat morsels and 3/4 cup peanut butter in small, heavy duty saucepan over low heat, stirring constan

Mucous Membrane Milkshake2 cups buttermilk2 scoops vanilla ice cream1/2 cup pineapple juice4 tablespoons brown sugar2 cups milkPlace all ingredients except the milk into a blender. Blend on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add more ice cream if you like your m

Nightcrawlers12 large apples1 (8 ounce) jar boysenberry jam4 tablespoons butter12 gummy wormsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Core apples from the stem end to 1/2 inch from the bottom. Do not push through. Stuff each hole with 1 teaspoon each jam and butter. Place

Voodoo Witch`s HandsYield 12 adult dinner party servings12 boneless, skinless chicken breastsuMarinade/u2 (12 ounce) Dixie Crimson Voodoo Ale2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 medium onions, cut into rings1 teasp

Jack o Lantern Brownies3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine, melted1 1/2 cups granulated sugar1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 eggs3/4 cup all purpose flour1/2 cup cocoa1/2 teaspoon baking powder1/4 teaspoon saltYellow and red food color1 (16 oun

SpidersThese are fun decorations on a plate of goodies.Pretzel sticksRound crackersPepperoni slicesGreen olives stuffed with pimento or pitted    black olives, sliced Into small circlesSqueeze cheese or mustardFor each spider, cut 4 pretze

Witch`s Brew Cake22 halloween recipes chocolate sandwich cookies1 (18.25 ounce) yellow cake mix, with pudding in mix1 cup water1 cup solid pack canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling)3 eggs2 teaspoons cinnamon2 cups prepared whipped topping1/4 cup chocolate s

Jellied Worms6 tablespoons granulated sugar2/3 cup cranberry juice cocktail4 tablespoons light corn syrup4 envelopes (4 tablespoons) unflavored gelatineRed food coloringConfectioners` sugarPlace sugar, juice and corn syrup in a saucepan. Stir over medium low he

Spooky SundaesOreo cookiesOrange sherbetChocolate ice cream toppingCaramel ice cream toppingPut a small scoop of sherbet between two cookies; top with chocolate topping, and then drizzle with caramel.  Serve immediately. Or you can crush the cookies and layer them

Spider CookiesSource: American Dairy Association1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened1 1/4 cups granulated sugar1 egg3 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate,    melted and slightly cooled2 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/4 cup cocoa1/2 teaspoon b

Magical HatsSource: Better Homes and Gardens On LineDecorate ice cream cones to look like magicians` hats, then fill ith candies.1 cup tiny marshmallows1/2 cup peanuts1/2 cup candy corn1/2 cup large milk chocolate pieces20 plain, colored and/or chocolate ice

Marshmallow Mummies1 (36 x 1 inch) roll fruit snack, halved lengthwise2 marshmallow ghosts or spooky catsPress fruit snack flat. Wrap 1 strip around each marshmallow ghost or cat, like bandages, allowing eyes to peek through.Lollipop or wooden stick can be inserted into

Skeleton Bone Cookies4 egg whites1 teaspoon grated orange peel1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 3/4 cups (245g) all purpose flour1 1/2 cups (375ml) salted almonds, slivered or choppedWith an electric mixer on medium speed, beat egg w

Sugar Mold PumpkinsSugar molds may be purchased at craft and cake decorating stores.4 1/2 cups granulated sugar1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon waterOrange food colorMiniature marshmallowsGreen food colorMix together sugar, water and orange food color. Mix well to ev

Witch Hat CookiesFudge Stripe CookiesHershey KissesOrange or black frostingTurn a cookie over on the solid chocolate side. Squeeze a blob of orange frosting onto the middle of the cookie. Squash a kiss into the orange frosting. The frosting will hold the kiss, and then you

Ooglie EyeballsSource: Ocean Spray1 (10.25 ounce) pouch fudge brownie mix1 cup Craisins Sweetened Dried Cranberries2 cups white chocolate chips or morsels, meltedTubes of decorative writing gel: green, red, blackPrepare brownies according to package directions.

Spaghetti and Eyeballs1 1/2 pounds ground beef1 cup seasoned bread crumbs1 tablespoon ketchup1 egg1/4 teaspoon pepper1/2 teaspoon oregano1 (7 ounce) jar pimiento stuffed olives1 (14 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce3 quarts water1 teaspoon salt1 (8 ounce)

Smiling Skull Popcorn TreatSource: startribune.comServes 6 to 8.You need a candy thermometer for this recipe.12 cups popped popcorn1 cup granulated sugar1 cup light corn syrup1/2 cup water2 tablespoons butter, cut into thin slices2 teaspoons caram

Jack o Lantern Casserole1 medium pumpkin1 chopped onion1 to 2 pounds ground beef2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons brown sugar1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms (optional)1 can cream of chicken soup1 1/2 to 2 cups cooked rice1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts

Squashed Frogs1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine 40 large marshmallows (10 ounce bag) 5 cups corn flakes cereal 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons green food coloringM&Ms plain chocolate candyMelt butter in large saucepan. Add marshmallows and cook

Jack o Lantern Desserts8 medium oranges2 small boxes orange gelatin1 cup boiling water1 cup milk, chilled1 cup vanilla ice cream, softened1 cup prepared whipped topping14 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed finelyCinnamon sticks, for garnishCut small po

Jack o Lantern Jumble1/3 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce8 cups Crispix Cereal 3/4 cup mixed nutsBake at 250 degrees F for 45 minutes, Stirring frequently.After cooling ad

Jack o Lantern Punch Bowl Centerpiece1 punch bowl size pumpkinBlack magic marker or acrylic paintKnifeSpoonNewspaperThoroughly clean inside of pumpkin. Make sure you remove all the fibrous strings. Paint a design on pumpkin using acrylic paints or permanent marking