Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Halloween Treats


Witch Fingers!

These were a hit at the office Halloween potluck, so I made a second batch for the kids. The recipe is as follows:

Ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 cup (1 stick) very soft butter
3-4 drops green food coloring
Absolutely Almond Pound Cake Mix™
Whole almonds

Directions:
Combine first 3 ingredients; stir to blend. Add pound cake mix, stir until dough forms. (Squeeze with hands, if necessary to form dough). Roll dough into “fingers” approximately 3-inches long and 1/2-inch wide; press an almond on the end of each one to make a fingernail. Place 2 inches apart on a greased baking sheet. Score the middle of the fingers two or three times with a sharp knife to make knuckles. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on baking sheet. Makes 32-34 fingers.


Crab-Witches

Ingredients:
Creamy Crab™ Cheese Ball Mix
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise (real mayonnaise only)
5-6 oz. lump crabmeat
1/2 cup minced celery
Small party buns, split

Directions:
Combine first 5 ingredients; chill 2 hours. Spread cream cheese mixture on party buns to make small sandwiches; serve immediately. Makes 10-12 servings.


Edible Eyes

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. Smoked Paprika & Garlic Dip Mix
8 oz. softened cream cheese
8 small pimento-stuffed green olives, halved

Directions:
Combine first 2 ingredients; chill 2 hours. Roll cream cheese mixture into 1-inch balls; press half an olive into each ball to make eyes. Chill until served. Makes 16 eyes.


Banana Pumpkin Bars

Ingredients:
Pumpkin Patch™
1 cup water
2 eggs
2 bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
1 cup white chocolate chips

Directions:
Combine ingredients in a large bowl; stir until blended. Spread batter in a grease 9x13 baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely. Makes 24 servings.

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