Halloween Sugar Cookie Decorating Guide

You don't need to be a professional baker to get clean, party-ready Halloween cookies. The trick is in the icing consistency, not artistic skill. Photo by Sonya Pix on Unsplash What You'll Need Sugar cookie dough (store-bought or homemade), cut into Halloween shapes Royal icing or a simple powdered sugar glaze Gel food coloring (orange, … Continue reading Halloween Sugar Cookie Decorating Guide

3 Spooky Halloween Mocktails Everyone Can Enjoy

Not every Halloween party guest wants alcohol, and these three drinks are festive enough that nobody will miss it. All three come together with basic ingredients and no special bar equipment. Photo by pariwat pannium on Unsplash 1. Witch's Brew Punch A deep purple, fizzy punch that looks like it came straight out of a … Continue reading 3 Spooky Halloween Mocktails Everyone Can Enjoy

Classic Caramel Apples (No Candy Thermometer Required)

Caramel apples look intimidating but the actual process is pretty forgiving. Here's a version that skips the candy thermometer most recipes insist you need. Photo by Jason Ng on Unsplash What You'll Need 6 medium apples (Granny Smith works best — the tartness balances the sweet caramel) 1 bag (11 oz) soft caramel candies, unwrapped … Continue reading Classic Caramel Apples (No Candy Thermometer Required)

Mummy Pretzel Bites (5 Ingredients, No Baking Skills Required)

If you need a Halloween treat that looks impressive, takes ten minutes, and doesn't require turning on the oven, this is it. Kids can do almost the entire thing themselves — melting is the only step that needs an adult. Photo by Luna Hu on Unsplash What You'll Need 1 bag mini pretzel twists or … Continue reading Mummy Pretzel Bites (5 Ingredients, No Baking Skills Required)