Cheese Pumpkins
INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 c. shredded cheddar
1 package cream cheese
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1/3 tsp. dry mustard
DIRECTIONS
- Put Cheddar, cream cheese, garlic salt and mustard in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Coat mold with nonstick spray.
- Spoon cheese mixture into cavities, pressing with back of spoon to pack mixture tightly into mold.
- Cover with plastic wrap. Chill overnight.
- To unmold, briefly dip bottom of pan into a larger pan filled with hot water. Tap pan firmly on flat surface to loosen, then unmold.
Mummy Jalapeño Poppers
INGREDIENTS
Jalapeño poppers
1 sheet refrigerated crescent roll dough
frozen peas, thawed, or tiny pieces of roasted red pepper
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil or parchment paper.
Unroll the crescent dough and cut into 1⁄4" strips. Wrap 2 strips around each jalapeño popper to create a mummy-like pattern. Transfer poppers to the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, 15 minutes.
Let the mummies cool for 5 minutes, then place two peas or pieces of pepper on each one for eyes. Transfer to a platter and serve warm or at room temperature.
Cheese Sauce
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ▢ 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ▢ 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine cheddar cheese and cornstarch. Toss until cheese is evenly coated.
- Stir in evaporated milk and salt and pepper to taste (I like 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper). Heat over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, until cheese is melted and smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and keep warm until serving time. Or, transfer to a slow cooker on the "warm" setting for serving.
Brownie Bat Truffles
INGREDIENTS
1 13"-x-9" pan fudgy brownies, baked and cooled
1/2 c. Chocolate frosting
7 Oreo cookies, halved and stuffing removed
11 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
2 c. Black sanding sugar
royal icing for eyes
DIRECTIONS
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, roughly crumble brownie by hand. Mix in chocolate frosting and gently knead mixture until evenly moistened.
- Using a cookie scoop, portion out 1 tablespoon brownie frosting mixture and roll into small balls.
- Insert two halved Oreo cookies on either side to create wings.
- Place brownie balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze until firm, roughly 2 hours.
- Remove balls from freezer and let come to room temperature, 15 minutes.
- Melt chocolate.
- Dip bat brownie truffles in chocolate and dust with black sanding sugar.
- Decorate with royal icing eyes.
Graveyard Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
INGREDIENTS
CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE DIP:
- 1 package cream cheese — (8 ounces) at room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter — (1/2 stick) at room temperature
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups sifted powdered sugar — plus 2 tablespoons
DECORATE AND SERVE:
- Crushed chocolate cream sandwich cookies — enough to cover dip (about 10)
- Vanilla sandwich cookies — such as Milanos
- Black decorating icing
- Graham crackers, — apple slices, and/or pretzels, for serving
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Sift in cocoa powder, then add brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and milk. Beat on low speed until the cocoa powder is incorporated, then increase speed to high until very well combined.
- Sift in powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time, beating slowly after each addition to incorporate. Increase speed to high and beat until smooth and light, about 3 minutes.
- Transfer dip to a serving dish and smooth top with a spatula.
- Spread crushed chocolate cookies over top of dip to form “dirt.”
- With decorating icing, write “RIP” on vanilla wafer cookies, then stand upright in dip to form “tombstones.”
- Serve with graham crackers, sliced apples, and/or pretzels as desired.
and was rather relieved when my kids were old enough to make their own Halloween fun. This time of year, I just do some general fall decorating with a wreath and buying some mums.
I said that she didn't look too thrilled.
I will post pictures once I AM able to decorate! Chris, those are some FUN and spooky recipes!!!!!!!! 
