12 ounces white chocolate chips 36 pretzel rods and sticks of various sizes 72 miniature marshmallows Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Add the chips in a double boiler over just-simmering water and melt, stirring frequently. Once the chips are just melted (there may even be a few solid ones left), remove the pan from…
Author: Matt Netherland
I have an extreme passion for cooking and baking and am always on the hunt for new recipes. I have been studying the culinary arts for over 20 years and it is the greatest passion in my life. I am constantly on the radar as I, myself continue my journey to culinary perfection, and there isn't a day that goes by that doesn't involve something to do with a recipe.
Halloween Cupcakes
Chocolate Cupcakes: ¾ cup Cocoa Powder 1 ½ cups Flour 1 ¼ cups Sugar 1 ½ tsp Baking Soda ¾ tsp Baking Powder ¾ tsp Salt 2 Large Eggs ¾ cup Warm Water ¾ cup Buttermilk 3 Tbsp. Canola Oil 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Halloween Buttercream: ¾ cup Salted Butter 3-4 cups Icing Sugar…
Halloween Chocolate Surprise Cupcakes
Cupcakes 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup whole milk 1/3 cup canola oil 1 tablespoon vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Cream Cheese Chocolate Filling 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 3 tablespoons sugar 1 large egg yolk 1/8…
Halloween Chocolate Spiders
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 teaspoon butter 24 large marshmallows 6 ounces Chow Mein noodles 12 ounces mini candy coated chocolate pieces In a microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and butter. Microwave until melted. Stir occasionally until chocolate is smooth. Pour chocolate into a sealable plastic bag and set aside. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Stick…
Halloween Chocolate Mice
4 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 1/3 cup sour cream 1 1/3 c. chocolate cookie crumbs 1/3 cup powdered sugar 24 silver decorating candies ¼ cup sliced almonds 12 (2 in.) red licorice pieces Melt the chocolate, and mix well with sour cream in a large bowl. Add 1 cup chocolate cookie crumbs, and stir well. Cover…
Halloween Cheddar Poppy Moon Crackers
¾ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup yellow cornmeal 1 tablespoon poppy seeds ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking powder 4 tablespoons cold water 1 large egg 1 tablespoon warm water 1 tablespoon sea salt ½ stick unsalted butter, chilled and cubed 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely grated Mix together flour, cornmeal, poppy seeds, salt,…
Halloween Bat Cupcakes
18 ¼ oz. pkg. chocolate cake mix 16 oz. container chocolate frosting 11 ½ oz. pkg. fudge stripe cookies 6 oz. pkg. Hershey’s Kisses 1 tablespoon red gel icing Prepare the cake mix according to package directions for cupcakes. Let them cool completely. Frost cupcakes with chocolate frosting. Break the cookies in half, and press…
Beef in Costume for Halloween
1 large pumpkin, about 4 pounds 1 pound beef 1 cup onion, chopped Vegetable oil 1/3 cup sweet red bell pepper, chopped 1/3 cup green bell pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon thyme ¼ teaspoon black pepper 7 ½ ounces pitted, ripe black olives 8 ounces tomato sauce 2 large…
Baked Bloody Rats-Halloween Meatloaf
2 pounds ground beef ½ onion, chopped 1 large egg, beaten 1 cup dry bread crumbs 1.25 oz. pkg. meatloaf seasoning 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed 28 oz. spaghetti sauce 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ½ carrot, cut in 1/8 inch strips 2 tablespoons frozen green peas 1 ounce spaghetti, uncooked & broken…
Fruit Pizza
Crust 1 tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough Topping 1 package (8 oz.) light cream cheese, softened½ cup sugar1 c. light cool whip1 tsp. vanilla or almond extract Fruit Fresh strawberries, kiwi, blueberries, bananas, peaches, etc.Canned pineapple and mandarin oranges, drained Cut cookie dough into slices and place in a 9×13 inch pan or a 12-inch…
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