Halloween Themed Snacks and Treats Your Kids will Love

A Halloween party just cannot be complete without having these Halloween food ideas for kids which makes for a lot of fun. Kids love seeing their favorite snacks turned into something fun and creepy especially at Halloween. Plus it’s so much fun to make them and get creative as well.

Even if you aren’t having a Halloween party at your house, your kids can take them to school for their parties and enjoy with their friends. Also a cute idea would be to include some of these snacks in their lunch when you pack it for Halloween day. Make a few of these treats for your children as well for them to enjoy and snack on before going trick-or-treating to maybe help keep them from filling up on just candy. I don’t know if that is possible but hey it is worth a try.

Ghostly Marshmallow Pops

Marshmallows

Cake pop sticks

Black edible marker

These are the cutest and probably one of my easy dessert recipes for kids for Halloween that I have. Just place two marshmallows on a cake pop stick. Use a black edible marker to draw the eyes and mouth. Now you have a spooky ghost that your kids will enjoy eating simply because it is now on a stick and resembles a ghost.

Halloween Trail Mix

Candy corn

Pretzel sticks

Peanuts

Pumpkin seeds

Yogurt covered raisins

Corn chips

If you are looking for easy to make snacks, then look no further than trail mix. Combine equal parts or divide in your own desired portions of the above ingredients and mix together to combine well. This trail mix is something fun with the candy corn really making the Halloween theme pop. Trail mix is always a great snack for kids in their lunchboxes and any outings with the family. It is also not loaded down with just the sugar but some other healthy items as well.

Bloody Band Aids

Graham crackers

White sliced cheese or cream cheese

Strawberry jelly or any jelly with red coloring

Break the graham crackers in half for the actual band aid. If using white cheese slices, cut the cheese into small squares and place in the middle of the graham cracker pieces. I preferred the cheese slices due to lying flat on the cracker. You could also use cream cheese and spread it out evenly if you would like. Spread some strawberry jelly or any other jelly with red coloring on the cheese squares or cream cheese to resemble the blood. This band aid snack has to be one of my favorites.

Bloody Finger PB&J Sandwiches

Sliced bread

Peanut butter

Strawberry jelly or any jelly with red coloring

Peanuts

Spread peanut butter between two slices of bread. Trim of the edges and then cut into long sections resembling a finger. Cut a diagonal line at the top of each section on both sides of the “finger” to give it a point. Place a dot of peanut butter on a peanut and place on the point for the fingernail. I used a peanut that was sliced in half that would lay flat. Take a knife and make several cuts toward the top and bottom of the finger for the knuckle joints. Spread some strawberry jelly at the bottom for the blood and you have yourself a bloody finger PB&J.

Cheesy Witch’s Broom

String cheese

Pretzel sticks

Cut a string cheese stick into about 1” sections. Place a pretzel stick in the top. Then start pulling the cheese in small strands and basically shredding it. It’s that easy!

Bloody Finger Coffins

Hot dogs

Hot dog buns

Ketchup

Cut several slits in the hot dog toward the top and middle to resemble the knuckle joints. I cut about 1” off the bottom to shorten the length some. I found baking the hot dogs worked best to help the knuckle joints split open some to make them more noticeable. Once you are happy with the color of the hot dog, remove them from the oven. Let them cool and then cut a small layer off the top to expose the inside of the hot dog for the fingernail. Place the hot dog in a bun and then squeeze some ketchup around the finger for the blood. I just love the way the bun resembles a coffin. Plus what kids don’t like hot dogs? It can be a simple and fun dinner before heading out the door to trick-or-treat.

Also if you missed it, last week I posted a tutorial on how to make some eyeball cake pops. They turned out great and are also delicious. Be sure to check out those too.

So now just get in the kitchen and start cooking up some fun Halloween treats that your kids and guest will love. I love easy holiday desserts and hope you will enjoy them too. These recipes are also very simple and easy that your kids would love to help you make them and give them a special job. Some of my best memories of my childhood are in the kitchen with my mom creating yummy and special treats.

Also Christmas will be here soon even though I can’t believe it is already almost here which means I hope to be sharing some Christmas baking ideas with you as well.

Enjoy your spooky but fun Halloween snacks but ultimately enjoy the little things in life this Halloween.

I can’t wait to see what your kids and you will bake up this year so please share your recipes and pictures with me too.

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