Spookily simple recipes to make your Trick or Treat party a monstrous hit
From sweet and savoury to spooky and silly we have some great recipes for you and your little monsters to create. Kindly provided by our friends Donal Skehan and One Yummy Mummy, these recipes are sure to cause a roar of delight. Â
Halloween Brownies
Ideal for inviting little cooks in the house to unleash their imagination and have a blast with decorating. If you’re on the hunt for Halloween-themed moulds, most kitchen shops should have an array of options. Fear not though, if you can’t find them; a regular square tin works just as well.Â
Prep time: 40 minsÂ
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Serves: 12 browniesÂ
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EquipmentÂ
- Food safe silicone ghost and skull mouldsÂ
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IngredientsÂ
- 225g good-quality dark chocolateÂ
- 225g butterÂ
- 300g caster sugarÂ
- 3 large eggs, beatenÂ
- 1 tsp vanilla extractÂ
- 100g plain flourÂ
- 1 tsp baking powderÂ
- Different coloured icing pensÂ
- Edible eyesÂ
To decorate:Â
- Different coloured icing pensÂ
- Edible eyesÂ
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InstructionsÂ
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/350°F/Gas Mark 4.Â
- Place the chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl and set over a saucepan of barely simmering water, making sure the base of the bowl does not touch the water. Stir constantly until melted and smooth.Â
- With a hand-held electric mixer, whisk the sugar and eggs together for 2-3 minutes until pale and fluffy. Slowly add the melted chocolate and butter then add the vanilla extract and continue to whisk until thickened. Lastly, sift in the flour and baking powder and fold in gently to make a smooth batter.Â
- Spoon the mixture into your Halloween moulds. Only fill the moulds ¾ of the way full to prevent spillage then place into the oven to cook for 20 minutes.Â
- Leave to cool then decorate to your heart’s desire with the icing pens and edible eyes – this is a fantastic recipe to get the kids involved in so let them have fun!Â
Creepy Chocolate EyeballsÂ
Are you looking at me? These creepy little eyeballs stored in a jar are a perfect addition to any Halloween spread. Not only do they look impressive but they’re also incredibly easy to make.Â
Prep time: 20 minsÂ
Serves: 30 eyeballsÂ
EquipmentÂ
- Baking trayÂ
- Parchment paperÂ
- Food processor or ziplock bag & wooden spoonÂ
- Heatproof bowlÂ
- Small saucepanÂ
- Clean, thin paintbrushÂ
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IngredientsÂ
- 400g of bourbon biscuits (any chocolate sandwich cookie will work)Â
- 300g of white chocolateÂ
- 115g of cream cheeseÂ
- Red, green and black food coloringÂ
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InstructionsÂ
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.Â
- Whizz the biscuits in a food processor until you have small crumbs. Tip the biscuit crumbs into a bowl and add in the cream cheese, mix with a wooden spoon until a dough comes together.Â
- Using your hands roll 30 little balls and place them on a baking tray and pop in the fridge while you melt the chocolate.Â
- Melt the chocolate in a large bowl sitting over a pot of gently simmering water until it’s smooth. Remove from the heat.Â
- Toss the balls in the melted white chocolate until they are completely covered then lift out using a fork and place on a lined baking tray. Allow to set in fridge and then carefully decorate the eyeballs with food coloring.Â
- Allow to dry and then place in a large jar. The eyeballs will keep for about a week in the fridge.Â
Monster Burgers
A roaringly great savoury snack to add to your Trick or Treat menu.Â
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Prep time: 20 minsÂ
Cook time: 20 minsÂ
Serves: 4 burgersÂ
EquipmentÂ
- 1 Large mixing bowlÂ
- 1 ScissorsÂ
- 1 wooden spoonÂ
- Measuring spoonsÂ
- 1 Baking trayÂ
- Cocktail sticksÂ
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IngredientsÂ
- 500g Beef Mince 10% fatÂ
- A pinch of salt and pepperÂ
- 1 tsp paprikaÂ
- 1 tsp onion powderÂ
- 1 tsp garlic powderÂ
To create your monsters:Â
- 4 Brioche BunsÂ
- Lettuce leavesÂ
- Cheese slices with one edge cut jagged for teethÂ
- Olives stuffed with pimentos for eyesÂ
- Sliced gherkins or cucumber for monster tonguesÂ
- Cocktail sticks to assembleÂ
- Tomato KetchupÂ
InstructionsÂ
- In a medium mixing bowl combine the mince and seasoning.Â
- Get your hands in to mix thoroughly then mound into 4 patties. The kids love this bit!Â
- Oven bake the burgers in a preheated oven at 180°c fan, gas mark 4 for 20 minutes.Â
- When cooked we will assemble the burgers into monsters by placing each burger on a bun then adding the ‘teeth’ (cheese slice) and the ‘tongue’ (gherkin), allowing them to fall out over the edge. Put the bun lid on top.Â
- Take two mini cocktail sticks and push an olive onto each to make your monster eyes, then stick them into the top of the burger buns.Â
- Finish each monster burger with a dollop Blood Ketchup.
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Whichever recipe you choose, be sure to share your spooky creations with us on socials using the hashtag #TrickOrTreat24Â