Make it don't buy it: Halloween treats
Instead of handing out shop-bought sweets to the kids at your door this year, why not try making some of these spooky treats?
It's Halloween on Friday. And what a great time of year it is for those of us with a sweet tooth.
However, we thought you might want to make your own treats this year. Of course, feel free to reserve these for yourself and have a bag of sweets handy for trick-and-treaters. Once you've had a look through these, tell us if you'd actually willingly give any away!
Halloween cookies
Pictured above, these spooky cookies require some specially-shaped cutters but are really simple and very fun.
Children would love decorating these as a Halloween activity along with the classic apple-bobbing.
Chocolate muffin spiders
Lorraine Pascale's cute spider muffins are decorated with confectionery, so they might be best made with some of your kids' hoard (with their permission and help of course!) from the night before.
These are also slightly healthier for you than 'regular' muffins, says Lorraine.
'Mummy' sausage rolls
If you're not really into sweets, then these 'mummy' sausage rolls, also created by Lorraine Pascale, are a nice option.
Quick to get on a plate and deliciously moreish – feel free to use wholegrain mustard for dipping as an alternative to American-style.
Halloween beetroot pie
There will be shock and horror as you cut into this Halloween pie and... what's that red stuff?
It's actually just beetroot spiced with ginger and allspice, tucked up in a shortcrust pastry case. Yum!
Halloween chocolate apples
A brilliant alternative to toffee apples, as they're much quicker to make, and there's much less chance of cracking a tooth! And you can just about pass them off as a 'healthy' treat, as at least fruit is involved!
These would also be a good pick for Bonfire Night.
Pumpkin and pecan cake
Not really a practical one to give out to spooky guests at the door, this is a refined alternative for those who want to enjoy a quiet evening with a nice cup of tea. Or if you want to make something delicious once you've carved out your pumpkin.
It comes with the delights of pumpkin, cream cheese icing and crunchy pecan nuts in every slice.
Tell us all about your favourite Halloween treats and how you make them in the Comments below!
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