Here in the states you can’t think of October without thinking of CANDY!
Ok, ok… we all know its Fall, but that means Halloween is just around the corner! Soon, we will be scaring away the goblins & ghouls with handfuls of candy. What better way to spread sweets through the neighborhood then to make your own!? The following are fun & simple DIY Candy Recipes to share and enjoy.
First things first; Sprinkles! this Craftsy post by Jessie Moore shares all of our childhood nostalgia with DIY candy sprinkles. Add them to cake, ice cream, cookies & more! The options are endless, and the fun color combos are infinite as well.
Have you ever considered making your own taffy?? Vanilla & Lace Blogger/Owner, Abi, says making this on your own is quite the work out, but I say what better way to burn calories before I devour all this taffy?! The most fantastic thing about taffy… it doesn’t have to look perfect! You can find Abi’s tried & tested recipe here.
Rock candy is timeless, not only that, it’s fun to make! This is a great candy recipe for the kiddos, especially if you’re trying to impress their science teacher. I also think this would make a great DIY favor for a wedding, shower or any other celebration. If you are up for the challenge, then try this very detailed recipe, with step by step instruction pics, by Alicia French on SheKnows.
Goody, goody, gumdrops! It doesn’t get more simple then homemade gumdrops. The flavor and color combos are endless. Amber, Blogger/Owner, of the Salt Tree created this simply delicious recipe with infinite possibilites… Wedding Shower? Kids Birthday? Halloween? Spice Flavor? Citrus Flavor? Splash a little liquor to make adult yummy-gummies! Like I said, the options are endless.
What world would this be if I didn’t share a recipe from the OG of blogging; Ms. Martha Stewart! It wouldn’t be fall without nutmeg & cloves, so this MS recipe for Maple Walnut Spice Caramel Candy (say that 10 times fast!) is perfect for the season. This unique, gooey treat is actually quite easy to make and will surely impress your friends.
If you need even more of an excuse to get into the season, use these Wilton tips to make your candy & treats this Halloween extra ghoulish!
- Creepy Cupcakes: Transform traditional cupcakes into other worldly creations by decorating with eyeballs, spider webs or candy corn. Set up a decorating table during your Halloween party and let kids make their own creepy creations.
- Trick the Treat: Swap out the standard packaged treats for homemade sweets. Wrap cookies, pumpkin cake pops and lollipops in decorative party bags for a fearfully fun take-home treat.
- Mummy Wrap: Dress up your Halloween treats with themed baking cups. Pumpkins, mummies and ghosts are an instant way to give your party extra personality.
- Stack the Skulls: Turn the crouque-en-bouche, a popular French dessert, on its head by replacing cream puffs with mini-skeleton skulls. To increase the scare factor, mix in bone-shaped cookies and antique the treats with Wilton Candy Melts candy and Wilton Color Mist food color spray.
The creative juices are flowing! Im ready to get into the kitchen to create some wickedly appetizing tricks & treats to keep the local goblins at bay. If you create any of these tasty treats, please share pics! I would love to see your creations.
Sweet Regards, xo
Contributed by Heather Thomas @hperkthom