Dirt!

It's the beginning of October and fall decorations are almost everywhere by now.  In fact, Halloween decor is abundant too.  So why not mix up some splendid sneaky treats?  Here's some dirt that is edible and delicious.  It's like a super easy chocolate mousse recipe.  In face this one is my Mom's recipe, that she says she got from Jello years ago.  (This is the closest link I could find of the recipe but it's not exactly the same.)  It's really great to do as individual servings in little dixie cups, or you can do it in a pie plate for like a dirt pie, or really more like a mud pie at that point.  :)

Photo from:  http://www.kraftrecipes.com/assets/recipe_images/Dirt_Cups.jpg

What you'll need:
Chocolate Pudding Mix (4 serving size)
2 c. Milk
8 oz Cool Whip
16oz pkg. Oreos, crushed
Gummy Worms

Beat Chocolate Pudding mix and Milk together for 1-2 minutes.  Let sit for 5 minutes.  Stir in Cool Whip and half of crushed oreos until combined.

If using dixie cups put 1 T. oreo crumbs in bottom and then spoon pudding mixture in the cups.  Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top and decorate with gummy worms.

If use a pie plate, place ~half of the crumbs in the bottom of the plate and then spoon the pudding mixture over the top.  Sprinkle with remaining crumbs and decorate with worms.

My dirt pie (mud pie if you prefer) that I just made this weekend. I also would like to give a shout out to PicMonkey.com for it's awesome free editing tools!  It can make photos look like old polaroids.  Sweet. :)

Enjoy!

Mummies on sticks and Ninja Mummy Cookies

Here are some easy treats you can make just in time for Halloween and fall! :)  All you'll need is some:  White chocolate or Candiquik, Marshmallows, Pretzel sticks and Sugar Cookies.

  For the mummies on sticks you just stick some marshmallows on the pretzels....

 Then dip them in melted white chocolate/candiquik....

 And drizzle some more to make it look like a mummy...add eyes (either peppercorns or pieces of chocolate) and let cool.

 Oooooo!

Mummy or Ghost?  

Then for the Ninja Mummy Cookies just grab a round (or other shape) sugar cookie, and dip into the melted candiquik/white chocolate.  Drizzle some around to make it look "mummy-like" and add some additionally to the chin area like in the pics.  Add "eyes" and let cool.

Ninja Mummy Cookies.

Owl Cupcakes

I guess I missed announcing my 200th post yesterday....so here's my 201st today!!! Sweet huh??  I can't believe I've already done that many posts on here since January!!  Thanks for being my loyal readers too!!!!  I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you! :)

Anyway, these cupcakes are truly a hoot!!!   :)  I got this idea from my Mom yesterday.  She'd seen them before and when I googled them, they were there...but we couldn't figure out who actually came up with the idea.  So, when/if I ever find out, I will be sure to let you know!!  

These are super, super cute and super easy Halloween (or really anytime) cupcakes though!  

You'll need these ingredients:

Cupcakes, cooled (I did Chocolate from a box, but any flavor will due!)

Chocolate Frosting (canned or homemade)

Candy Corn

Brown/Black M&M's

Oreo's (I used regular, but you could use double stuffed ones.)

1.  Gather your ingredients and make the cupcakes.

 2.  Work on the eyes for the owls.  Just open up the Oreo and we'll use the side with the cream filling. Like this...

 But if they don't come apart very well, you can use a cheese slicer to help out!  I ended up using this for most of mine!  :)

 3.  Frost the cupcakes with the chocolate frosting.

 4.  Then place two oreo "eyes"  on the cupcake like so...

 5.  Then place the pupils (M&Ms) on the eyes (you may need a dab of frosting to make them stick) and put the beak (Candy Corn) in place.

 6.  Then put the owl faces on the rest of your cupcakes.

 Aren't they just adorable?  And a hoot?  :)  I love them!  

Anyway, hope you have a hoot while making them and serving them!!!!  Just in time for Hallow's eve too!  :)

Bone Bread sticks

Here are some Halloween inspired bread sticks.  Creepy or cute?  You decide....  

What you'll need:

1 package active dry yeast

1 c. warm water

1.5 c. All Purpose Flour

1 c. Whole Wheat Flour

1 Tbsp. Olive Oil

1/2 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Sugar (or Honey)

Olive oil to spread on top

Optional: Garlic Powder and Parmesan Cheese

Tomato Sauce (recipe or store bought)

1. Start by adding the yeast to the warm water and stir.

2. Mix in the rest of the ingredients into the yeast mixture.

3. Once well combined, let rise for 30 minutes.

4.  Divide dough in half and put one half on a cutting board/pastry board.  Spread out into a rectangle like so... 

 5.  Either cut the rectangle into strips like below, and shape into little bones, OR shape the whole rectangle into a large bone to cut up after it is cooked.

 6.  Bake bone bread sticks in a 400 degree oven for 5-15 minutes depending on the size of the sticks. (Keep an eye on the oven, especially if they are on the small side.)

Serve with sauce and enjoy!!  Aren't they cute?  I can't decide which ones I prefer....

 

Added note....

You can also do mini bones with these...they'll turn out like this before they are baked.

Jack-o'-lantern Pizza

Here's a festive way to feed your family or party guests this Halloween.  I think these are a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e. and yummy!  You can really customize them too, which is always a plus right?  :)

Jack-o'-latern Pizzas:

Pizza Dough (homemade or store bought)

Sauce (Tomato Sauce or your choice)

Cheese

Toppings

 Make a personal sized pizza and then shape into a pumpkin.

 Top it with sauce, cheese and other toppings.  Be sure to arrange the toppings in a shape like a face or something!  Cute huh?  :)

Bake at 400degrees for 7-12 minutes or until golden.

Enjoy!  You could also do a regular sized pizza, but I think the personal sized ones are perfect for parties, etc!!  Have fun!!