Scrolling through Instagram, looking at Halloween treats, but disappointed because they’re too complicated for that #dormlife? Don’t fret! Baylor HC has got you covered. Keep reading for some dorm-friendly baking ideas to make this spooky season delicious!
Frankenstein Rice Krispy Treats
(inspired by Pinterest)
INGREDIENTS
4 Tablespoons Butter
5 Cups Mini Marshmallows
7 Cups Rice Krispies
Green food coloring
Candy Eyes
1 Bag of Melting Chocolate
INSTRUCTIONS
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In a large pot or pan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and continue stirring until completely melted. (It can take a while, so be patient)
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Add drops of green food coloring to your liking
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Add Rice Krispies to the mixture until they’re coated evenly
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Take off heat, Press down into a greased 9×13 pan
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Let cool, then cut into rectangles
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Gently Press in candy eyes
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Break a toothpick in half and put a mini-marshmallow on each (these will be the ears)
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Melt chocolate in microwave per package instructions
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Dunk the Rice Krispy Treats in the chocolate (for the hair)
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Dunk the marshmallow ears into melted chocolate
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Pour some melted chocolate into a piping bag or plastic baggie with one corner cut off; carefully draw a squiggly line for Frankenstein’s mouth!
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Let ‘em cool, and enjoy!
Halloween Bark
(inspired by SnapGuide)
INGREDIENTS
16-20 graham crackers (depends on size of tray)
12 ounces white chocolate
4 ounces semi sweet chocolate
Food coloring (optional)
Bag of colored candies (I used Reese’s pieces)
Chopped walnuts
Crumbled Oreos
Any other fun toppings (pretzels/dried fruit/etc)
Large sheet tray
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Line a cookie sheet with tin foil and cover with graham crackers
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Crush preferred toppings and put in separate bowls
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Chop up white chocolate and melt in microwave
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Pour melted chocolate on graham crackers and spread evenly
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Immediately spread the toppings evenly on top of chocolate (before it dries)
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Chop up and melt semi-sweet chocolate and melt in microwave
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Drizzle chocolate over bark
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Let cool, and enjoy!
Ghost Strawberries
(inspired by Candiquik)
INGREDIENTS
24 strawberries
White chocolate chips
Mini chocolate chips
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Pour two cups of white chocolate chips into a bowl and melt in microwave
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Place strawberries on a sheet of wax paper
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Dip each strawberry in melted chocolate and allow excess chocolate to drip onto plate. This will make the ghost tail
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Before chocolate cools, stick two mini chocolate chips near the stem of the strawberry for the eyes
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Place another mini chocolate chip in center of strawberry face down. This will be the mouth
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Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes
Chocolate-covered Apple Kebabs
(inspired by Brit.co)
INGREDIENTS
3 large apples
Wooden skewers
Melted chocolate dip
Your choice of toppings (mini m&m’s, spooky sprinkles, nuts, Reese’s pieces, etc)
STEPS
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Slice apples
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Stick skewers halfway into the side of each apple slice (the long way)
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Pour toppings in bowls
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Dunk apple slices individually into chocolate dip
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Immediately roll chocolate-covered apple slices in toppings and place gently on wax paper
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Chill in refrigerator for one hour
Candy Corn Pretzels
(via sallysbakingaddiction.com)
INGREDIENTS
Circular or square pretzels
Hershey’s Kisses Hugs
Candy corn
STEPS
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Preheat oven to 250 degrees
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Line baking sheet with wax paper
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Lay desired amount of pretzels evenly on baking sheet and place a Hug in the center of each
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Put in oven for 3 minutes, or until Hugs are melted
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Place a piece of candy corn on top of each Hug. The Hugs should flatten, but if they don’t, put the tray back in the oven for 30 more seconds
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Put pretzels in refrigerator and let cool for 15 minutes and enjoy!
Cooking with the limitations of a dorm may be a “witch”, but with these recipes you can brew up some spooky treats with ease!