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    Home » Blog » Kids In the Kitchen » Easy Recipes for Kids

    18 Easy Halloween Recipes Kids Can Make

    Published: Oct 25, 2016 · Modified: Sep 28, 2021 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    18 ridiculously easy Halloween recipes for kids to make before Trick or Treating. This is a great way to encourage your kids to have some fun in the kitchen this fall!

    Easy Halloween snacks for kids: Simple treats they can make themselves

    I love to have a festive and fun family dinner during the Halloween season, but Trick or Treat night can be a little bit . . . tricky. The kids are so excited to get out in their costumes, the last thing they want is dinner.

    I usually plan a fun dinner for the night before Halloween. My kids are still in the mood and it is close enough to the actual holiday, we can slow down and enjoy the meal a little more.

    The focus doesn't have to be on complicated recipes, sometimes it's just as easy as adding a few fun party plates and straws to dress things up a bit:

    18 ridiculously easy Halloween recipes kids can help make

    Then pick a few silly, whimsical, Halloween recipes for the kids to try making all on their own while you decorate the table.

    From sweet breakfast treats to easy Halloween desserts to healthy dinner ideas and sides, you're sure to find something to make your spooky feast simply perfect.

    Tiffany | Peanut Blossom

    Easy Halloween Recipes for Kids

    Halloween is the perfect time to invite little chefs into the kitchen with you. These easy Halloween recipes for kids to make for the party or a special family dinner are sure to put a smile on their faces.

    Easy Spider Donuts

    These easy Halloween breakfast treats are made with storebought donuts and a few easy decorations from the baking aisle. Get 10 more Halloween donut ideas here, too!

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels

    This easy no bake recipe is perfect for kids who can operate the microwave, they'll have so much fun adding the sprinkles to their creation!

    Caramel Pumpkin Spice Cheerios Bars

    Grab a box of the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Cheerios for this easy no bake Halloween treat recipe.

    Harry Potter Chocolate Frogs

    Harry Potter fans will love making these DIY chocolate frogs with four filling variations. Only minutes to prep and they turn out so cute.

    Caramel Apple Pizza

    Buy prepared sugar cookie dough and this simple Halloween dessert pizza comes together in a snap. Help younger kids chop the ingredients and then let them top and decorate the caramel apple pizza.

    Photo Credit: kidsactivitiesblog.com

    Quesadilla Mummies

    A super-easy dinner idea for before the kids head out for Trick or Treat. These adorable queadilla mummies would be perfect for little chefs.

    Photo Credit: www.theseasonedmom.com

    Jack-O-Lantern Mac and Cheese Cups

    Sometimes all you need is a good presentation for a tasty recipe to be holiday ready. Let kids make their favorite mac and cheese and decorate these easy cups.

    Photo Credit: www.cookingandcooking.com

    Mummy Pizza

    Kids LOVE to top homemade mini pizzas. Making them look like mummies? Even better!

    Photo Credit: www.mrshappyhomemaker.com

    Easy Monster Sandwich

    Mix and match the sandwich fillings to make a monster your kids will love.

    Photo Credit: www.bettycrocker.com

    Crunchy Mummies

    A great way to add a little veggie to the Halloween dinner table, these crunchy mummies are so cute.

    Photo Credit: lajollamom.com

    Easy Spider Crackers

    Perfect for even preschoolers to help make for the Halloween party or read aloud time snack.

    Photo Credit: susiej.com

    Cheese Pumpkins & Cats

    Perfect for the tiniest of kitchen helpers. A simple cookie cutter and a slice of cheese is all you need!

    Photo Credit: www.myfussyeater.com

    Clementine Pumpkins

    For kids who prefer to color than cook, let them decorate a whole "patch" of clementine pumpkins.

    Photo Credit: www.forkandbeans.com

    Silly Apple Bites

    Googly eyes make EVERYTHING better. But those strawberry tongues? Hysterical.

    Photo Credit: feedingfourlittlemonkeys.blogspot.com

    Veggie Skeleton

    Like a puzzle, but with veggies. This adorable veggie skeleton is sure to entice young kids to taste test some new veggies.

    Photo Credit: www.designdazzle.com

    Frankenstein Fruit & Veggie Cups

    Another easy presentation win. Let the kids decorate and fill these Frankenstein heads.

    Photo Credit: letslassothemoon.com

    Candy Corn Fruit Cups

    A deliciously sweet treat that is still healthy for the kids this Halloween. Let them assemble and decorate!

    Photo Credit: onelittleproject.com

    Cheese Broomsticks

    A Halloween snack classic. Let kids use a clean kitchen scissors if you don't feel comfortable with a knife yet!

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    I believe a great family recipe is one that makes everyone at the table happy, not just the kids. I'm the author of two bestselling cookbooks for kids that are chock full of recipes everyone in your family will love. I'm also the hostess of the best online book club for moms.

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