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Five Easy Halloween Treats That Won’t Make You Boo Hoo

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It’s getting close to the spookiest day of the year and it’s time to whip up some fun snacks. If you’re looking to make a fun and easy treat this Halloween, this list if for you. I’ve included a little bit of everything from no-bake treats, healthy snacks, and some good old-fashioned sweet baked goods. Whether you’re hosting a party, handing out candy, or just making something fun for yourself, these treats will have you covered.

Vampire Bat Marshmallow Popsticks

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  • These chocolate covered marshmallows with Oreos are the perfect treat to bring out your inner child and give you a sugar rush. These can be a late-night treat to eat the next morning after freezing.
  • These treats require no baking and only use a few ingredients.
  • You can find the recipe here on “Cooking With Janica

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

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  • These cookies are a fun mix of a seasonal favorite and a timeless classic.
  • These are pillow like cookies that will melt in your mouth
  • Find the recipe here

Banana Mummies

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  • This treat is a little more on the healthy side but with a sweet twist
  • The ingredients are incredibly simple and the only ingredients required are bananas and chocolates
  • Find the full recipe here

Poison Apples

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  • These poison apples may not be from an evil witch, but they sure are delicious
  • These apples are a fun twist on the classic caramel apple Halloween treat
  • The recipe calls for Granny Smith apples, but I personally prefer to use any type of red apple for a sweeter finishing taste
  • These are super easy to make and are a fun addition to any party, find the full recipe here

Cheesecake-Stuffed Pumpkin Bread

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  • If you are a fan of Starbucks’ Pumpkin Creamcheese Muffins then this is a cheaper alternative that you can make at home to save some money.
  • This recipe calls for some of the same ingredients as the pumpkin chocolate chip cookies such as pumpkin pie spice, so this is a great way to make use of that ingredient.
  • Find the full recipe here

All of these lovely recipes are easy enough for a beginner like myself to make and I believe you guys can too. Whether you make these for a party or just for yourself, you can get a little more in the Halloween spirit this October.

Gabriella is a fourth-year at the University of Virginia majoring in History and Archaeology with a Spanish minor. She hopes to attend law school in the future and is passionate about repatriation, restorative justice, and sexual respect. She currently serves as the Her Campus at UVA's Campus Correspondent/Vice President! In Gabriella's free time, she enjoys reading fantasy books, working out, traveling, and finding new music to listen to! Around grounds, she is also involved with her sorority and CORE (Culture of Respect Educators)!