Halloween is one of the best holidays for DIY foods. Depending on the amount of gore you’re willing to work with, there’s practically an endless supply of ideas. Here’s a guide to the best DIY Halloween treats from Pinterest, ranked from cute snacks to gore filled do-I-really-want-to-eat-that:
1. Halloween Pretzels
http://butterwithasideofbread.com/2016/09/halloween-pretzels-three-ways/
You can’t go wrong with this snack. These pretzels look super cute and will score you big host points instead of just putting out a bowl of Candy Corn.
2. Spider Cookies
http://thriftyjinxy.com/silly-halloween-spider-cookies-recipe/
Not only do these look cute, but also if you’ve ever made these little cookies with Hershey’s kisses, imagine the upgrade with a Reese’s Cup.
3. Rice Krispy Treat Brains
http://leftbraincraftbrain.com/2015/10/05/rice-krispy-treat-brains/
Now we’re edging our way to some gory food. These Rice Krispy treats are just drizzled in some icing, but the presentation makes them so unique.
4. Jack O’ Lantern Dip
https://www.facebook.com/buzzfeedtasty/videos/1653009001618409/
If you have a clean pumpkin, draw a face and cut open a hole for its mouth. Then you can choose whatever dip you want: spinach and artichoke, guacamole, etc. Place some chips for dipping, and it’s a real presentation piece that also tastes great.
5. Witch Fingers
http://gandcjohnson.blogspot.com/2011/10/halloween-treats.html
You use almonds as the fingernails in these pretzel treats. It would take a lot of guts to bite into a finger. If you want to tone this down, you can also use white chocolate and make mummies. (cute option!)
6. Toxic Waste Mac and Cheese
http://cookingwithcurls.com/2016/09/07/toxic-waste-mac-cheese/
Let’s be honest, eating anything green that’s not a veggie seems like a risky move. This mac and cheese doesn’t look so appetizing, but that’s the point.
7. Brain Cake
http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1099995/red-velvet-brain-cake
Let’s be honest, the more gross you want to get, the more effort you’ll have to put in. This brain cake can be time-consuming but it’s worth it.
Eyeballs, spiders, brains and fingers. Not the most appetizing, but they sure turn heads. You can find so many more recipes online; these were just a sampling of many. If you’re looking to make a DIY snack, this can be a good starter guide.