Terrifying Treats!

We're almost halfway to Halloween so I wanted to share some of the terrifying treats I've found in case you're looking for something freaky and fun to make for your festivities!

A Little Tipsy has the how to for some Eerie Eyeballs made from cereal.

While we're on the subject of eyes, these cookies from Taste of Home are easy to make and scary to look at!

And the Eyes of Newt from Lil Boo & Co. are just what the witch doctor ordered!

Want to get your ghost on?  Try these Ghost Meringues from Southern Living.

Liz from Hoosier Homemade shared some great Ghost Cupcakes over on Pink Little Cake.

And these Boo-tiful Jello Cups just put a smile on my face. 

Southern Living shows you how to make some wacky witches hats.

And the Monster Brownies from Amanda's Cookin' are almost too cute to eat!  Almost.

There are more monsters where those came from!  Find Franken-Pops at Craft-O-Matic.

And this great Franken-Crunch to Munch from at Munchkin Munchies. {via Pink Little Cake}

I love these Owl-Ween Pops from Southern Living.

And Confessions of a Cookbook Queen shows you how to make Owl Pops from Butterfingers. Y-U-M!

While you're over at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, check out the how-to for the Zombie Grave Cakes too.  Creeeppppy!

Suzie the Foodie's Midnight Mice would go well with the graves.

And so would the Peanut Butter and Chocolate Spiders from Not Just a Happy Housewife.

My favorite Halloween treat is a certain triangular, tri-color candy and lucky for me, there are some dazzling dessert versions of it too!  Make some Candy Corn Cupcakes like The Curvy Carrot.

Or this amazing Candy Corn Cake.

I want a slice of that right now. 

But what would Halloween be without pumpkins?  You can make some in cupcake form, like these from Country Living.

Or give this funky Trix-O-Lantern from Taste and Tell a try.

But the ultimate pumpkin confection has to be this Jack-O-Lantern Surprise Cake from I Am Baker.

When you cut it open.... surprise!

How cool is that? 

There are tons more wonderful and wacky Halloween sweet treats out there and we want to hear about your favorites so leave a comment and let us know what's on your must make list!

Images: A Little Tipsy, Taste of Home, Lil Boo & Co., Southern Living, Hoosier Homemade, Kraft, Amanda's Cookin', Craft-O-Matic, Munchkin Munchies, Confessions of a Cookbook Queen, Suzie the Foodie, Not Just a Happy Housewife, The Curvy Carrot, My Recipes, Country Living, Taste & Tell and I Am Baker

Small & Sweet

It's day nine of GET YOUR GHOUL ON! MONTH and today I'm excited to share a fun fall treat.

You've probably noticed a new trend in desserts lately.  From cake:

To Pop Tarts:

Everything is miniature and on a stick.  I call it The Bakerella Effect.  I know, I know.  She isn't the only one doing mini skewered desserts but her cake pops are everywhere and having a huge influence on how people are re-thinking confections.  And, well, it sounds good.

Personally, I'm all for this wave of tiny treats.  Smaller sweets are great for dessert buffets because it allows guests to sample a lot of different types of yumminess.  Having things on a stick makes them easier to eat, and, let's be honest, makes them look a whole heck of a lot cuter too.  But one more great thing about The Bakerella Effect is that it makes these desserts more appropriate and accessible for kids too.  Doesn't this little lady look like she loves her mini caramel apple?

Yup, you read that right - mini caramel apple!  I was dazzled and slightly perplexed when I saw one for the first time too.  I mean, we all know apples don't come this small, so how on earth did this delightful delicacy come about?  With a melon baller!

So smart!  And simple.  I love that they're so much easier to eat that the messy big ones - especially for little mouths.  And not to worry - after you dip your mini apples into the caramel, you can add your favorite toppings too so that you're not missing out on any of the fun of the full-sized versions.

I know you're dying for your own mini caramel apple right now so to get the full how to, visit Family Fun.

Images: Bakerella, The Family Kitchen & Family Fun