Six Easy Halloween Snacks for Kids
Delightful and easy-to-make Halloween snacks that will engage kids in a creative culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 snacks
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup of pumpkin puree
- 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup of chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- Halloween-themed cookie cutters (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until fluffy.
- Add in the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Sift together the flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a cohesive dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
- Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thick on a floured surface.
- Use cookie cutters to create shapes.
- Arrange the cutouts on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week. If they become soft, refresh them in the oven for a minute.
