It’s that time of year again!  It’s become tradition to share this post each October to help you get your Halloween thinking caps on with some of our favorite snacks and treats.  And if you haven’t entered our current giveaway, head over to The Scoop after this and enter!  Lastly, our Pin button has been acting funny lately, so if you’re having trouble, you can click here to re-pin this fun post.

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Halloween is a big deal at our house. My husband has always had a fine appreciation for all things creepy and I have to admit that I didn’t love Halloween until I married him. I’ve always loved everything about the fall season (like the menu and the wardrobe), but just not the Halloween holiday itself. But that has changed over the years and now I can honestly say that I love Halloween! Almost 8 years ago we brought our first baby boy home from the hospital on Halloween day. Since my little guy’s birthday is so close to the holiday, we often have Halloween-themed birthday parties and I’ve made quite a collection of easy kid-friendly party food. I wanted to have them all in one place here so that when you’re planning a party you won’t have to search far! If there’s one thing I’ve learned it’s that you can turn any food into a Halloween food with the addition of a) eyes or b) plastic spiders. Seriously. But here are some of my favorite things that make appearances at our house around this holiday. The great thing is that a lot of them are healthy (or semi-healthy) options, which is a nice thing compared to the loads of candy you usually see. Enjoy!

Crypt Kreeper Crescents

These are super duper easy, and a great make-ahead treat.

Yeti Cupcakes

I think these are so stinkin’ cute.  They’d be adorable for a monster-themed party.

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Chocolate Cherry Mice

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Candy Corn Sugar Cookies

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One of our favorites gets a Halloween makeover! Click here for the recipe.

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Here’s a great sugar cookie recipe and a tutorial on both glace icing and cookie pops. Make some spooky shapes and let people pick up some yum on a stick! Click here for a tutorial on making the spider web designs.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Candycorn Cupcakes

We started a trend with these adorable candycorn themed cupcakes. Click here for the recipe, and also a how-to on making those pretty swirly tops!

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These quick and easy bites get a quick fall makeover by using Reeses Pieces in the centers, or drizzling colored candy melts over traditional nut centered ones. Click here for the recipe.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stove Top Kettle Corn

You don’t need a fancy machine for this classic fall treat. Just a pot on the stove top and our tutorial and you’ll be snacking in no time. Click here for the recipe.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chocolate-Dipped Owls

You’ll be amazed by how quick and easy these little owls are! Click here for a tutorial

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What’s a fall party without caramel apples? Click here for great tips!

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Speaking of caramel apples, here’s a great honey version. This homemade caramel only requires 2 main ingredients! Click here for the recipe.

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Need a drink to serve with all these goodies? Look no further than this delicious Caramel Apple Cider. Click here for the recipe.

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These easy-to-make mason jar lanterns instantly add festiveness to your party!Click here for the tutorial.

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Curious? Click here to find out how to turn any drink into a spooky glowing one!

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Makes a great goopy party favor! Or have kids stick their fingers in it while blind-folded. It’s sure to get some screams! Click here for the recipe.

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Mad Scientist Potion

This is such a quick and easy way to completely wow kids at a classroom party or adults at a grown-up Halloween party. Feel free to use your favorite brightly colored drink when you’re brewing up your crazy concoctions! Click here to see how we did it!

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