Best Chocolate Pudding Halloween Dirt Cups

What Do Chocolate Pudding Dirt Cups Taste Like?

Rich, chocolaty, smooth, creamy, pudding with a crunchy topping. This fast and easy halloween treat is a crowd pleaser.

How To Serve Chocolate Pudding Dirt Cups

To add the fancy and the festive, serve these in a pretty glass paired with these darling little gold shovels.

Occasions to Serve Chocolate Pudding Dirt Cups

Best Chocolate Pudding Halloween Dirt Cups

Makes 4 to 6 Dirt Cups

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE PUDDING

• 2 – 3.9 ounce boxes instant chocolate pudding
• 4 cups whole milk, cold
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons espresso powder

TOPPINGS

• 2 cups brownie brittle, crushed
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• Pepperidge Farm, Milano cookies
• chocolate icing
• edible flowers, fresh or dries ( I used Zinnias.)

MORE TOPPING IDEAS

• gummy worms
• raspberries
• blackberries
• Oreo’s, crushed

Directions

CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Add the pudding, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and milk into a mixing bowl and stir until thick and smooth. Place a piece of plastic wrap gently on top of the pudding to keep a pudding skin from forming and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.

RIP COOKIE TOMBSTONES

Carefully write names or RIP on each Milano cookie with the chocolate icing pen.

ASSEMBLY & GARNISH

1. Carefully stick a RIP cookie in the pudding.
2. Fill each glass 3/4 full with chocolate pudding.
3. Sprinkle on the crushed brownie brittle and then a few mini chocolate chips.
4. Add an edible flower.

RECIPE TIPS

1. Make the chocolate pudding ahead of time.
2. Be sure to add a piece of plastic wrap flush against the pudding to keep a pudding skin from forming.
3. The pudding equals just over 4 cups. Double or triple the recipe in accordance with your cup size.

Best Chocolate Pudding Halloween Dirt Cups

Author: Gwyn

Fancy and festive these "Best Chocolate Pudding Halloween Dirt Cups" are more than just delicious.They are a party hit and they will have your guests digging right in.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings 6 to 8

Calories 400 kcal

Ingredients

  

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CHOCOLATE PUDDING

• ▢ 2 – 3.9 ounce boxes instant chocolate pudding
• ▢ 4 cups whole milk cold
• ▢ 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• ▢ 2 tablespoons espresso powder

TOPPINGS

• ▢ 2 cups brownie brittle crushed
• ▢ 1 cup mini chocolate chips
• ▢ Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies
• ▢ chocolate icing
• ▢ edible flowers fresh or dries ( I used Zinnias.)

MORE TOPPING IDEAS

• ▢ gummy worms
• ▢ raspberries
• ▢ blackberries
• ▢ Oreo’s crushed

Instructions

 

CHOCOLATE PUDDING

• Add the pudding, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and milk into a mixing bowl and stir until thick and smooth. Place a piece of plastic wrap gently on top of the pudding to keep a pudding skin from forming and place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or overnight.

RIP COOKIE TOMBSTONES

• Carefully write names or RIP on each Milano cookie with the chocolate icing pen.

ASSEMBLY & GARNISH

• Carefully stick a RIP cookie in the pudding.
• Fill each glass 3/4 full with chocolate pudding.
• Sprinkle on the crushed brownie brittle and then a few mini chocolate chips.
• Add an edible flower.

Notes

• Make the chocolate pudding ahead of time.
• Be sure to add a piece of plastic wrap flush against the pudding to keep a pudding skin from forming.
• The pudding equals just over 4 cups. Double or triple the recipe in accordance with your cup size. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 18gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 532mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 572IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 419mgIron: 1mg

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Spooky Fang-Tastic Halloween Punch Non-Alcoholic

What Does Spooky Fang-Tastic Halloween Punch Taste Like?

Sweet and fruity with a fizzy zing! This nostalgic punch reminds me of childhood birthdays and showers.

Occasions To Serve Spooky Fang-Tastic Halloween Punch

How To Serve Spooky Fang-Tastic Halloween

This fun Halloween punch obviously needs a punch bowl. 😉 But you could always switch it to a large beverage dispenser and set a bowl of gummy teeth and worms in a bowl for garnishing.

Fang-Tastic Halloween Punch

Serves 8 – 10

Ingredients

• 6 cups ice, crushed
• 4 cups pineapple juice, chilled
• 2 cups cranberry or pomegranate juice, chilled
• 4 cups sprite, chilled
• 1 cup gummy worms
• 2 cups gummy fangs

MORE SPOOKY GARNISH IDEAS

• Gummy Skulls
• Gummy Eyeballs
• Candy Corn
• Raspberries
• Blackberries
• Gummy Bats

Note: I picked up these sugar skull marshmallow lollipops from Fresh Market.

Instructions

Add the ice into a punch bowl.

Next, pour in the pineapple juice.

Pour in the cranberry juice.

End with the sprite.

Give it a stir and then garnish with the gummy fangs and gummy worms.

Spooky Fang-Tastic Halloween Punch Tips

1. Pick your crushed ice up at Chic-fil-a. They sell it for five dollars a bag.
2. Garnish the glassed with pop rocks for extra fun.
3. Switch out the pineapple juice for orange juice.
4. Use unsweetened cranberry juice to cut the sweetness.
5. Add the pineapple juice and cranberry juice in your punch bowl. Add the ice, sprite, gummy fangs, and gummy worms at just before serving.

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Fang-Tastic Halloween Punch Non-Alcoholic

Author: Gwyn

Sweet and fruity with a fizzy zing! This nostalgic punch reminds me of childhood birthdays and showers.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Servings 8 to 10

Calories 273 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 6 cups ice crushed
• ▢ 4 cups pineapple juice chilled
• ▢ 2 cups cranberry or pomegranate juice chilled
• ▢ 4 cups sprite chilled
• ▢ 1 cup gummy worms
• ▢ 2 cups gummy fangs

Instructions

 

• Add the ice into a punch bowl. Next, pour in the pineapple juice. Pour in the cranberry juice. End with the sprite. Give it a stir and then garnish with the gummy fangs and gummy worms. Enjoy!

Notes

Spooky Fang-Tastic Halloween Punch Tips

1. Pick your crushed ice up at Chic-fil-a. They sell it for five dollars a bag.
2. Garnish the glassed with pop rocks for extra fun.
3. Switch out the pineapple juice for orange juice.
4. Use unsweetened cranberry juice to cut the sweetness.
5. Add the pineapple juice and cranberry juice in your punch bowl. Add the ice, sprite, gummy fangs, and gummy worms at just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 3gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 33mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 53gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.4mg

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Easy To Make Halloween Pretzel Sticks

What Do These Easy To Make Halloween Treats Taste Like?

The pretzel stick ] rod is the perfect salty crunch followed by a creamy chocolate and sweet sprinkles. Seriously addictive!

Occasions To Serve Easy To Make Halloween Pretzel Sticks

How To Serve Easy To Make Halloween Pretzel Sticks

1. Scatter them on a board or platter.
2. Stand them up in a narrow vase, bowl, or glass. (See top photo.)
3. Bag them and tie on a bow for a take-away gift, party favor, or for special trick-or-treaters.

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Spooky Halloween Pretzel Sticks

Makes 20 Pretzel Sticks

Ingredients

CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS

• 20 pretzel rods
• 24 ounces white chocolate chips and/or chocolate chips

GOOGLY EYES AND SPRINKLES

• edible googly eyes small
• edible googly eyes large
• favorite sanding sugar color/s
• favorite non-perils color/s
• favorite sprinkles

Instructions

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Melt the white and/or dark chocolate chips.

2 WAYS TO MELT CHOCOLATE CHIPS

ONE: Microwave

Add the chocolate chips in a heatproof microwave safe bowl. Place in the microwave and heat in 15 second intervals stirring in between each.

TWO: Stove Top

Fit a heat proof bowl into a pot. Add 2 inches of water to the pot and bring to a slow simmer. Reduce the heat to low. Place the chocolate chips in the pre-fitted bowl. The water should not touch the bowl. Stir the chocolate until melted.

Dip/coat the 3/4 of the pretzel rods/sticks in the melted chocolate.

Decorate the hot melted chocolate quickly and place on the prepared baking sheet. Let the chocolate harden. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Halloween Pretzel Recipe Tips

1. Substitute chocolate chips with candy wafers in fun colors.
2. Avoid letting water get into white chocolate. It becomes chalky and will not melt properly. Food coloring is not a match for white chocolate chips. Use candy wafers instead.
3. use a rubber spatula and swirl the white chocolate around the pretzel sticks to coat.

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How To Make Spooky Halloween Pretzel Sticks

Author: Gwyn

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Servings 20 Spooky Treats

Calories 187 kcal

Ingredients

  

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CHOCOLATE COVERED PRETZELS

• ▢ 18 pretzel rods
• ▢ 24 ounces white chocolate chips (or favorite chocolate chips)

GOOGLY EYES AND SPRINKLES

• ▢ edible googly eyes small
• ▢ edible googly eyes large
• ▢ favorite sanding sugar color/s
• ▢ favorite non-perils color/s
• ▢ favorite sprinkles

Instructions

 

• Met the white and/or dark chocolate chips.

2 WAYS TO MELT CHOCOLATE CHIPS

ONE: Microwave

• Add the chocolate chips in a heatproof microwave safe bowl. Place in the microwave and heat in 15 second intervals stirring in between each.

TWO: Stove Top

• Fit a heat proof bowl into a pot. Add 2 inches of water to the pot and bring to a slow simmer. Reduce the heat to low. Place the chocolate chips in the pre-fitted bowl. The water should not touch the bowl. Stir the chocolate until melted.
• Dip/coat the 3/4 of the pretzel rods/sticks in the melted chocolate. Decorate the hot melted chocolate quickly and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Notes

• Substitute chocolate chips with candy wafers in fun colors.
• Avoid letting water get into white chocolate. It becomes chalky and will not melt properly. Food coloring is not a match for white chocolate chips. Use candy wafers instead.
• use a rubber spatula and swirl the white chocolate around the pretzel sticks to coat. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1pretzel stickCalories: 187kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 0.1mg

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Candy Corn Infused Vodka

If you are a candy corn lover this will become a fall / Halloween tradition. The color of orange is just so pretty making it even more fun to drink. I even made a batch for the “You’ve Been Boozed” neighborhood game with the recipe.

What Does Candy Corn Infused Vodka Taste Like?

Smooth and creamy with a nice mild little vodka, “OH YEAH!” at the end.

What Kind Of Vodka To To In A Candy Corn Infused Vodka Shots

I recommend Tito’s, It is inexpensive, and a southern favorite. Of course, use your favorite. I do not recommend using a cheap vodka you have not tried.

When To Serve How To Make Candy Corn Infused Vodka Shots

• Halloween Party
• Halloween Brunch
• Fall Brunch
• Fall Potluck
• Friendsgiving

How To Make Candy Corn Infused Vodka Shots

Makes 3 cups

Ingredients

• 2 cups Candy Corn
• 3 cups Vodka ( I prefer Tito’s Vodka !)

If you are looking for the 6 shot stand I used, click here.

Instructions

Add the candy corn and the vodka into the jar.

Give it a stir. Seal the jar tightly. Place in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight. Shake occasionally.

Pour the now candy corn infused vodka through a fine mesh strainer.

Serve straight or serve in a cocktail or punch. Keep chilled.

How To Store Candy Corn Infused Vodka

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

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How To Make Candy Corn Infused Vodka Shots

How To Make Candy Corn Infused Vodka Shots. You heard that right! I am showing you How To Make Candy Corn Infused Vodka shots! Bonus! You can drink it straight or in a Fall or Halloween Cocktail! 

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Keyword Candy Corn, Vodka Shots

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes minutes

Total Time 3 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings 10 to 12 shots

Calories 294kcal

Author Gwyn

Ingredients

• 2 cups Candy Corn
• 3 cups Vodka I prefer Tito’s Vodka !

Instructions

• Add the candy and the vodka into the jar. Give it a stir. Seal the jar tightly. Place in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight. Shake occasionally. Pour the now candy corn infused vodka through a fine mesh strainer. Serve straight or serve in a cocktail or punch. Keep chilled.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks. 

See post for cocktail mixing ideas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounce | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 29g | Iron: 0.01mg

A Few Fun Candy Corn Facts

Since this is the star of the show. How about a few fun Candy Corn Facts!

• Candy Corn was invented by George Renninger in the late 1800’s in Philadelphia at the Wunderlee Candy Company.
• The tri-color candy became super popular in the 1950’s when people began to hand out individually wrapped candy at Halloween.
• Candy Corn was originally called Chicken Feed and was sold in a box with a rooster on the front.
• Candy Corn is vegan.
• California loves Candy Corn! They consume more candy corn in October than any other state. Texas comes in second.

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Originally Published October 21, 2018 | Updated October 4, 2022

Best No-Bake Candy Corn Cheesecake Information

What Does A Best No-Bake Candy Corn Cheesecake Taste Like

You will love this cheesecake with or without extracts. If you just love cheese cake the way make my easy recipe below. If you want to get fancy and fruity, my recipe has an option for a coconut center, an orange center ring, and an outer orange ring. This is a creamy and delicious crowd pleaser either way you make it.

When To Serve A Best No-Bake Candy Corn Cheesecake

• Halloween Brunch
• Halloween
• Fall Brunch
• Halloween Movie Night
• Halloween Potluck

Best No-Bake Candy Corn Cheesecake

Serves 6

Read through before beginning.

Ingredients

Crust

• 3 cups graham crackers, crushed
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling

• 2 –  24.3 ounce containers Philadelphia Ready to Eat Cheesecake Filling
• yellow food coloring
• orange food coloring

Optional Flavoring

• 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Garnish

• whipped cream
• candy corn

Wilton Checkerboard Cake Pan

Instructions

Line a springform pan with parchment paper.

Crust

Add the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter to a mixing bowl and combine until completely mixed. Press firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.

Candy Corn Cheesecake Filling

Place the checkerboard form gently on top top of the graham cracker crust without pressing.

Without Added Flavoring

Empty both containers of the ready-to-eat cheesecake filling into a large mixing bowl. Using a spoon, fill the center ring with uncolored cheesecake filling. Dip a rubber spatula into warm water to level the filling.

Add a few drops of yellow food coloring into the cheesecake filling and stir gently until completely yellow. Spoon the yellow cheesecake filling into the outer ring of the mold and level.

Next, add a few drops of orange food coloring into the yellow cheesecake filling and gently stir until solid orange.

Spoon the orange cheesecake filling into the center ring of the mold and level.

Carefully remove the ring and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Remove the Candy Corn Cheesecake from the springform pan and slice to serve.

OPTIONAL Flavoring

COCONUT CENTER

Add one cup of ready-to-eat cheesecake filling and the 1/8 teaspoon of coconut extract into a small mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Using a spoon, fill the center ring with the coconut cheesecake filling. Dip a rubber spatula into warm water to level the filling.

ORANGE CENTER RING

Next, add 1 – 1/2 cups cheesecake filling, one +/- drop/s orange food coloring, and 1/8 teaspoon of orange extract into a second mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Spoon the orange cheesecake filling into the center ring of the mold and level with a spatula dipped in warm water.

LEMON OUTER RING

In a third mixing bowl, add the remaining cheesecake filling, one +/- drop/s of yellow food coloring, and 1/8 teaspoon of lemon extract into the cheesecake filling and stir gently until combined. Spoon the yellow cheesecake filling into the outer ring of the mold and level.

Top with whipped cream.

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Best No-Bake Candy Corn Cheesecake

This easy no-bake cheesecake is perfect for a last minute Halloween treat. I used the new ready-to-eat cheesecake filling, a “Bipity Bopity Boo,” and Voilà!

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Candy Corn, Cheesecake, Cream Cheese

Prep Time 45 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 minute minute

Total Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 253kcal

Author Gwyn

Ingredients

Crust

• 3 cups graham crackers crushed
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Filling

• 2 – 24.3 ounce containers Philadelphia Ready to Eat Cheesecake Filling
• yellow food coloring
• orange food coloring
• Optional Flavoring
• 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/4 teaspoon orange extract

Garnish

• whipped cream
• candy corn

Instructions

• Line a springform pan with parchment paper.

Crust

• Add the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter to a mixing bowl and combine until completely mixed. Press firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.

Candy Corn Cheesecake Filling

• Place the checkerboard form gently on top top of the graham cracker crust without pressing.

Without Added Flavoring

• Empty both containers of the ready-to-eat cheesecake filling into a large mixing bowl. Using a spoon, fill the center ring with uncolored cheesecake filling. Dip a rubber spatula into warm water to level the filling.
• Add a few drops of yellow food coloring into the cheesecake filling and stir gently until completely yellow. Spoon the yellow cheesecake filling into the outer ring of the mold and level.
• Next, add a few drops of orange food coloring into the yellow cheesecake filling and gently stir until solid orange.
• Spoon the orange cheesecake filling into the center ring of the mold and level.
• Carefully remove the ring and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove the Candy Corn Cheesecake from the springform pan and slice to serve.

OPTIONAL Flavoring

• COCONUT CENTER
• Add one cup of ready-to-eat cheesecake filling and the 1/8 teaspoon of coconut extract into a small mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Using a spoon, fill the center ring with the coconut cheesecake filling. Dip a rubber spatula into warm water to level the filling.
• ORANGE CENTER RING
• Next, add 1 – 1/2 cups cheesecake filling, one +/- drop/s orange food coloring, and 1/8 teaspoon of orange extract into a second mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Spoon the orange cheesecake filling into the center ring of the mold and level with a spatula dipped in warm water.
• LEMON OUTER RING
• In a third mixing bowl, add the remaining cheesecake filling, one +/- drop/s of yellow food coloring, and 1/8 teaspoon of lemon extract into the cheesecake filling and stir gently until combined. Spoon the yellow cheesecake filling into the outer ring of the mold and level.
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• Carefully remove the ring and refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove the Candy Corn Cheesecake from the springform pan and slice to serve.
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• Top with whipped cream.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for 2 days covered tightly. 

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 4mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.01mg

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How to Create A Simply Lovely Halloween Glam Tablescape

Don’t you just love all of the fun options for Halloween decorating? I do! Though I enjoy visiting homes who decorate with the spookiest of spooky things, I like to keep it natural and witch spooky in our home when it comes to Halloween decor. bats, spiders, cats, and witch hats are my thing.

I am keeping it simple mixing neutrals with different textures and patterns.

Come on over! Let’s Have Some Fun!

Set the Stage

Instead of a tablecloth or a table runner, I pulled/stretched a bag of faux spider web into a long strand across the length of the table. I hooked the web around all four corners of the tabletop to keep it in place. It creates an interesting subtle texture without taking away from the simple elegance of this tablescape.

FYI! Of course for contrast you could add a black tablecloth to offset the white webbing.

The Centerpiece

• I started by placing these Two’s Company Set of 6 Silver Vases filled with black root candles and moss down the center of the table avoiding a straight line.

Silver, black, or crystal candlesticks would be pretty too! You can find the Two’s Company Set of 6 Silver Vases on eBay.

• Go shopping in your yard for greenery. Loosely weave the branches in between the candlesticks. 

• Let the glitter spiders crawl. I picked these glitter spiders up at Micheals. They were on floral pick. I pulled them off. These jewel spiders would add glam too!

• Pick a dainty pastel flower like these Mini Dianthus for an unexpected pop of color.

The Place Settings

Place Mats

I picked the up at Home Goods with a table runner to match.

These rectangular or these round neutral with black spiders are a close match to my table. Here are similar versions in white with black spiders. Rectangular/ Round

Clear Glass Plates

I  picked these up at Walmart for just a few dollars. They are great for large groups.

Sparkle Tip: When hosting 20+ for a party, it is always nice to serve horderves on a glass plate. I love to shop at Webstaurant for inexpensive entertaining goodies. Be sure to bookmark Webstaurant.

Click Here for a glass plate option for just a few dollars each.

DIY Glitter Spider Napkin Rings 

I used these octagonal napkin rings and used a removable glue dot to add a glittery spider to each. (I pulled them off the pick.)

Sparkle Tip: Clear napkin rings are great to have on hand for holidays and themed parties. The small themed trinkets you can glue dot on them are endless. A super inexpensive option: Use clear or white shower curtain rings!!!! 

White Cloth Napkins

I used white waffle weave dinner napkins for this tablescape for added texture, but you can never go wrong with 100% linen hemstitch dinner napkins.

Pull one corner of the napkin straight through the Glitter Spider Napkin Ring. Place the napkin diagonally across the plate letting one end drape off the table.

Mini Cupcake Stands with Small White Pumpkins add an extra bit of charm to each place setting. Here is a set of solid white. The mini white pumpkins can be found at most every grocery store in the fall.

For an added touch, use a paint pen to add names to each mini white pumpkin for a personalized place setting.

It would be fun to place a Mini Red Hot Candied Apple, a Green Salted Caramel Apple, or a Swirly Twirly Marble Candied Green Apple on each mini stand too!

The Extra

Pull the table up into the chandelier. Add faux cobweb, glitter spiders, and a few sprigs of greenery.

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Originally Published October 13, 2020 | Updated October 4, 2022

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Updated October 3, 2022

Bat Shot Crazy Halloween Shot

Today I am getting into the Halloween spirit with Heritage Distilling Company and sharing a Sparkling Charm novelty “Bat Shot Crazy Halloween Shot” recipe.

Made with oh so tasty Heritage Distilling Company Coconut Vodka, partakers will go batty for this yummy Halloween cocktail shot.

PS Heritage Distilling Company is famous for their award winning Brown Sugar Bourbon. Mercy! Check it out along with a variety of  HDC Flavored Vodka.

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What is in A Bat Shot Crazy Halloween Shot

A fruity cream blend of pineapple juice, coconut cream, and coconut vodka.

When to Serve The Bat Shot Crazy Halloween Shot

• Halloween Party
• Fall Festival
• Halloween Brunch

Bat Shot Crazy Cream Shot

Ingredients

Edible Shot Glasses

• 3 cups white chocolate chips +2 tablespoons
• purple gel food coloring
• gummy bats

*The bats I used are made by Wilton. I picked them up at Walmart. They can be found at craft stores too.

Mold

• 6 cup shot glass silicone mold

*I picked this one up at WalMart. They are also sold in craft stores. 

Shot Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Heritage Distilling Company Coconut Vodka, or a favorite coconut vodka
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup tablespoons coconut cream

Garnish

• whipped cream
• straw, cut in half

Instructions

Edible Shot Glasses

Fill a small saucepan with two inches of water. Place a heat safe bowl larger than the pot on top of the saucepan. Bring the water to a slow simmer over medium-low heat.

Add the white chocolate chips and a few drops of the food coloring gel to the bowl and stir occasionally until completely melted.

Using a spoon, carefully fill the silicone shot glass mold.

Carefully bounce the mold on the counter to remove air bubbles. Using a rubber spatula dipped in warm water, level the chocolate. Place the mold in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened. Remove the shot glasses from the mold by pressing from the bottom of the mold. Push all the way through.

Melt 2 tablespoons of white chocolate in the microwave for 10 seconds. Dab a tiny bit of the melted chocolate onto the edible cup. Press the gummy bat into the melted chocolate to adhere.

Mixology

Add the coconut vodka, pineapple juice,  and coconut milk into a shaker filled with ice and shake.

Carefully pour into the edible shot glasses.

Top with whipped cream.

Add a straw and serve.

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Bat Shot Crazy Halloween Shot

Made with oh so tasty Heritage Distilling Company Coconut Vodka, partakers will go batty for this yummy Halloween cocktail shot.

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Keyword Candy Shot Glasses, Halloween Shot, Whipped Cream

Prep Time 45 minutes minutes

Servings 6 shots

Calories 496kcal

Author Sparkling Charm

Ingredients

Edible Shot Glasses

• 3 cups white chocolate chips
• purple gel food coloring
• gummy bats
• *The bats I used are made by Wilton. I picked them up at Walmart. They can be found at craft stores too.

Mold

• 6 cup shot glass silicone mold
• *I picked this one up at WalMart. They are also sold in craft stores.

Shot Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Heritage Distilling Company Coconut Vodka or a favorite coconut vodka
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/4 cup tablespoons coconut cream

Garnish

• whipped cream
• straw cut in half

Instructions

Edible Shot Glasses

• Fill a small saucepan with two inches of water. Place a heat safe bowl larger than the pot on top of the saucepan. Bring the water to a slow simmer over medium-low heat.
• Add the white chocolate chips and a few drops of the food coloring gel to the bowl and stir occasionally until completely melted.
• Using a spoon, carefully fill the silicone shot glass mold.
• Carefully bounce the mold on the counter to remove air bubbles. Using a rubber spatula dipped in warm water, level the chocolate. Place the mold in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened. Remove the shot glasses from the mold by pressing from the bottom of the mold. Push all the way through.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of white chocolate in the microwave for 10 seconds. Dab a tiny bit of the melted chocolate onto the edible cup. Press the gummy bat into the melted chocolate to adhere.

Mixology

• Add the coconut vodka, pineapple juice, and coconut milk into a shaker filled with ice and shake.
• Carefully pour into the edible shot glasses.
• Top with whipped cream.
• Add a straw and serve.

Notes

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Be sure to check out Heritage Distilling Company award-winning Brown Sugar Bourbon and their variety of flavored vodka at www.heritagedistilling.com

Nutrition

Serving: 1shot | Calories: 496kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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Originally Published October 4, 2019

Itty Bitty Red Hot Candy Apples

Isn’t it oh so fun to eat little things!These are the perfect size for a candied apple.Just enough!

What are Rockit Apples?

Rockit Apple are tiny little apples that are great for an on the go snack.

Read all about Rockit Apples here.

Where Can You Buy Rockit Apples?

Click HERE for a link to locate them in your area.

I find Rockit Apples in the fall at: Walmart | Publix | Wegmans | Target | HEB | Kroger | Piggly Wiggly

What Are Red Hots

A spicy sweet cinnamon retro candy treat Red Hots are a favorite blast from the past.

Read more about Red Hots here.

Occasions To Serve Mini Candy Apples

Halloween Party | Classroom Halloween Party | Halloween Carnival | Halloween Parade Special Halloween Trick-or-Treat Candy | Fall Festival | Fall Brunch

Itty Bitty Red Hot Candy Apples

Makes 10 Mini Apples

Ingredients

• 12 mini ROCKIT apples, washed/dried, stems removed
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup red hot cinnamon candies, (Red Hots)
• wooden sticks

Instructions

Lightly spritz a sheet of parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.

Insert a stick into the tops of the itty bitty apples.

Combine the water, corn syrup, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

When the mixture reaches 250° on a candy thermometer, stir in the red hot cinnamon candies until they dissolve. Continue to cook the candy until it reaches 302° and remove from the heat immediately.

Using the stick as a handle, quickly dip the itty bitty apples into the hot mixture and give it a twirl. Let the excess hot syrup drip back into pot and set it on the prepared parchment paper.

Work quickly repeating with the remaining apples.

Allow the apples to cool at room temperature.

Sparkle Tip: Set my apples on a mini muffin paper and wrapped them for party favors. They of course would be just lovely on a pretty silver tray.

Best enjoyed within 24 hours.

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Itty Bitty Red Hot Candy Apples

Oh so fun to eat little things. These are the perfect size for a candied apple. Just enough! You must try this easy recipe.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Apples, Halloween Candy, Red Hots

Prep Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 12 Itty Bitty Candy Apples

Calories 235kcal

Author Gwyn

Ingredients

• 12 apples Rockit Apples washed/dried, stems removed
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup corn syrup (light)
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup red cinnamon candies (Red Hots)
• wooden sticks

Instructions

• Lightly spritz a sheet of parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray.
• Insert a stick into the tops of the itty bitty apples.
• Combine the water, corn syrup, and sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
• When the mixture reaches 250° on a candy thermometer, stir in the red hot cinnamon candies until they dissolve. Continue to cook the candy until it reaches 302° and remove from the heat immediately.
• Using the stick as a handle, quickly dip the itty bitty apples into the hot mixture and give it a twirl. Let the excess hot syrup drip back into pot and set it on the prepared parchment paper.
• Work quickly repeating with the remaining apples.
• Allow the Itty Bitty Red Hot Candied Apples to cool at room temperature.
• Best enjoyed within 24 hours.

Notes

Set the apples on a mini muffin paper and wrapped them for party favors. They of course would be just lovely on a pretty silver tray.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Itty Bitty Red Hot Candy Apple | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 61g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.02mg

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How To Make Glitter Glam Bats

Adding a touch of glam to your Fall and Halloween decor is always a charming touch!
These Sparkling Charm Glitter Bats are fun to let fly all over your house. They are a great addition to this Transitional Garland DIY: Fancy Fall to Halloween Glam. 
Grab a pair of scissors and lets get Bat Crazy making paper bats!

How To Make Glitter Glam Bats

Supplies

• Glitter Glam Bat Printable Template
• white card stock
• black glitter paper
• command strip refills tape This tape works great. It won’t remove/damage paint and the little pull strip is perfect for easy removal. 
• scissors
• pencil or pen

Instructions

Print the Sparkling Charm Glitter Glam Bat template. Cut out the size/s of your choice. Place a bat template cut out on the back of the black glitter cardstock and trace the bat. Cut the Glitter Glam Bat out. Repeat steps one through three. Place a single command tape on the back of the Sparkling Charm Glitter Glam Bat/s and firmly press each to the surface of your choice.

Be sure to check out this fun way to use your Glitter Glam Bats…

How To Make A Transitional Garland: Fancy Fall to Halloween Glam

PS Truman had a little fun making Glitter Bats too. He prefers his in two pieces. I will for sure display his contribution.

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Meat and cheese boards are a great addition to any party, movie night, or even a fun Friday night dinner.

Let’s get in Sparkle Spook Mode! Scroll on down and let me inspire you to style your own Spooky Halloween Meat and Cheese Board.

Best Spooky Halloween Charcuterie Board

Board Ingredients

BASE

Purple Cabbage

MEATS

• Prosciutto, thinly sliced
• Soppressata Salami, thinly sliced
• Bresaola, thinly sliced

CHEESES

• Gorgonzola, cubed or sliced
• Brie
• Gruyère, cubed or sliced
• Red Pepper Gouda, cubed or sliced

FRUIT

• champagne grapes
• blackberries
• dried apricots
• fresh figs, sliced
• dragon fruit, peeled and sliced
• fresh coconut, cut Fun Fact: Coconut isn’t a nut or a fruit. It is a seeded drupe.
• black olives, I had no idea until this moment that an olive was a fruit. 

VEGETABLES

• black radishes

NUTS

• roasted almonds
• brazil nuts

THE EXTRA + WHERE TO GET THE FUN STUFF

• raw honey comb
• anemones, If you can’t find fresh cut, these diy paper anemones work great for spooky eyes.
• Glitter Spiders
• Wizard of Oz Red Slipper Door Stop (I found this in Kansas at a small boutique. I did see several on eBay.
• Black Felt Spider Web Placemats

One/Two/Three/Four/Five Round Meat and Cheese Boards

Directions

1. Purple Cabbage: This looks spooky and pretty at the same time. Place three to five purple cabbage leaves on your board. Odd numbers are best.

2. Add the cheeses to the board.

3. Add the sliced cured meats to the board.

4. Add the honey comb to a purple cabbage leaf for a bowl.

5. Fill in the board with the fruits, vegetables, and nuts.

6. Add two Anemones at the top of the grapes to create a spooky face.

7. Add the spiders.

8. Take a good look at your board and adjust to a fun array of spooky delight!

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Author: Gwyn

This Best Spooky Halloween Charcuterie Board is perfect for a Halloween Movie Night or A Halloween Party!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

BASE

• ▢ Purple Cabbage

MEATS

• ▢ Prosciutto thinly sliced
• ▢ Soppressata Salami thinly sliced
• ▢ Bresaola thinly sliced

CHEESES

• ▢ Gorgonzola cubed or sliced
• ▢ Brie
• ▢ Gruyère cubed or sliced
• ▢ Red Pepper Gouda cubed or sliced

FRUIT

• ▢ champagne grapes
• ▢ blackberries
• ▢ dried apricots
• ▢ fresh figs sliced
• ▢ dragon fruit peeled and sliced
• ▢ fresh coconut cut Fun Fact: Coconut isn’t a nut or a fruit. It is a seeded drupe.
• ▢ black olives I had no idea until this moment that an olive was a fruit.

VEGETABLES

• ▢ black radishes

NUTS

• ▢ roasted almonds
• ▢ brazil nuts

THE EXTRA + WHERE TO GET THE FUN STUFF

• ▢ raw honey comb
• ▢ anemones If you can’t find fresh cut, these diy paper anemones work great for spooky eyes.
• ▢ Glitter Spiders
• ▢ Wizard of Oz Red Slipper Door Stop (I found this in Kansas at a small boutique. I did see several on eBay.
• ▢ Black Felt Spider Web Placemats
• ▢ One/Two/Three/Four/Five Round Meat and Cheese Boards

Instructions

 

• Purple Cabbage: This looks spooky and pretty at the same time. Place three to five purple cabbage leaves on your board. Odd numbers are best. Add the cheeses to the board. Add the sliced cured meats to the board. Add the honey comb to a purple cabbage leaf for a bowl. Fill in the board with the fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Add two Anemones at the top of the grapes to create a spooky face. Add the spiders. Take a good look at your board and adjust to a fun array of spooky delight!

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Original Publish Date: October 3, 2016 | Updated: September 30, 2020

Witch Trivia

Why do people dress up as witches for Halloween?

Legend has it that the day before Halloween, fairy and mean spirits would appear as spirits made their journey to the afterlife. Celts dressed up in costumes to ward off the mean spirits so their ancestors could pass easily.

What Does A Witch Wear?

Witches attire can be super spooky or fun spooky. Throughout history, the depiction of the witch has taken on many forms, but the essence of their attire has always been a woman in black wearing a pointy hat and shoes with a broom to fly on.

How To Make Witch Costume Shoes

What are witch shoes called?

Witch shoes have many names. Here are a few; Cromwells, Molieres, The Sally Sandal, Soulier Italie, Colonials, Bar Shoes, Barrette Shoes, Whoopie Booties, and Tango Boots.

Witch Shoe Notes

I am calling my take on these HGTV DIY Witch Shoes…. “Witchy Boo Boo-tin’s” How cute are these? My friend Stephanie put the link for these on my Facebook Page.  We decided quickly that these were a “must make” to pass out candy in our neighborhood. BOY WERE THEY A HIT!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE WITCH SHOES

SUPPLIES

The photo below shows the items you will need to create the Sparkling Charm version. I picked the shoes up at a local thrift shop for $2.00 and the other supplies at a local craft store. I have also added a few fun photos from the evening.

INSTRUCTIONS

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Pumpkin Shaped Pimento Cheese Ball

Occasions to Serve Pumpkin Pimento Cheese Ball

Thanksgiving | Fall Wedding Shower | Friendsgiving | Halloween Party | Fall Brunch

What to Serve With A Pumpkin Pimento Cheese Ball

Favorite Crackers | Pita Chips | Toasts | French Bread Slices

Pumpkin Pimento Cheese Ball

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 jar pimentos, drained
• 8 ounce package cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, Duke’s if available

SUPPLIES

• 45 (+/-) inches dental floss or kitchen twine
• plastic wrap

Instructions

Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Sprinkle the sharp yellow cheddar on a small plate.

Add the pimentos, cream cheese, white cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and pepper into a mixing bowl and mix on medium speed until well combined.

Using a rubber spatula, bring the mixture into the center of the bowl forming a ball.

Generously roll the ball in the prepared yellow sharp cheddar and place on the prepared plastic wrap.Wrap the pimento cheese ball with the plastic wrap.

Wrap the kitchen string across and around the ball gently pressing it into the pimento cheese. Twist the string at the bottom and wrap the opposite way across and around again. Then, twist again this time at the top down the center of the fourths. Lastly, twist again at the bottom and back up the opposite side. Tie off at the top. Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour to chill. ( See photos in post.) 

Remove from the refrigerator and carefully unwrap. Place the bell pepper stem on top.

Place the Pumpkin Shaped Pimento Cheese Ball on a pretty tray or platter and scatter pita bread, pita chips, or crackers.

Pumpkin Shaped Pimento Cheese Ball

Author: Gwyn

Pumpkin Shaped Pimento Cheese Ball! Shaped Like A Pumpkin! Halloween Party! Fall Brunch! Fall Wedding Shower! Thanksgiving! Friendsgiving!

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Prep Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Course Appetizers

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 16 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 1/2 cup sharp yellow cheddar cheese shredded
• ▢ 1 jar pimentos drained
• ▢ 8 ounce package cream cheese
• ▢ 1 tablespoon mayonnaise Duke’s if available

SUPPLIES

• ▢ 45 +/- inches dental floss or kitchen twine
• ▢ plastic wrap

Instructions

 

• Lay a piece of plastic wrap on a flat surface. Sprinkle the sharp yellow cheddar on a small plate.
• Add the pimentos, cream cheese, white cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, and pepper into a mixing bowl and mix on medium speed until well combined. Using a rubber spatula, bring the mixture into the center of the bowl forming a ball.
• Generously roll the ball in the prepared yellow sharp cheddar and place on the prepared plastic wrap.Wrap the pimento cheese ball with the plastic wrap.
• Wrap the kitchen string across and around the ball gently pressing it into the pimento cheese. Twist the string at the bottom and wrap the opposite way across and around again. Then, twist again this time at the top down the center of the fourths. Lastly, twist again at the bottom and back up the opposite side. Tie off at the top. Place in the refrigerator for at least one hour to chill. ( See photos in post.) 
• Remove from the refrigerator and carefully unwrap. Place the bell pepper stem on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ounceCalories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 0.01gProtein: 0.02gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 0.5mgSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 0.2mgIron: 0.01mg

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Caramel Apple Cider Moscow Mule

What Does It Taste Like?

The cool and complex flavor combinations is sweet, spicy, and tangy with warm notes of caramel.

Key Cocktail Ingredients

Ginger beer and apple cider work perfectly together to give the basic Moscow Mule a little, “Woo-hooo that is fantastic!”

The caramel vodka steps in for PIZAZZ FOR THE TASTE BUDS WITH A WARM HUG AROUND THE NECK!

Ginger Beer! Does It Have Alcohol?¸

Made by fermenting water, sugar, and ginger; ginger beer originally does not contain alcohol though with the popularity of the Moscow Mule you can buy it with alcohol noe.

Why Is It Called A Moscow Mule?

The naming of this delightful cocktail was random. America associates vodka with Russia and the ginger beer gives the vodka a kick in the tastebuds. Hence, the Moscow Mule.

Why A Copper Mug?

Copper is an excellent conductor for temperature. When the ice cold mule is poured inside, the copper actually takes on the temperature of the drink. You could say it is scientifically works.

Occasions To Serve This Fall Cocktail

Halloween Party | Thanksgiving | Friendsgiving | Fall Brunch | Fall Wedding Cocktail | Autumn Bonfire Party

PS If you are looking for another holiday drink for entertaining that will hug your neck, try the Sparkling Charm Smoked Maple Syrup Old Fashioned.

Caramel Apple Cider Moscow Mule

Ingredients

• 2 ounces caramel vodka
• 4 ounces apple cider
• ginger beer
• ice
• crisp apple slices (optional for garnish)
• cinnamon sticks (optional for garnish)

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Instructions | Mixology

Fill a copper mugs with ice (regular glasses will also work). Poor in vodka and apple cider. Top with ginger beer. Stir with cinnamon stick (or whatever you like to stir with) and garnish if you prefer. Cheers!

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Caramel Apple Cider Moscow Mule

Light crisp and delicious!

Course Cocktails

Cuisine American

Keyword Apple Bread, Caramel, Moscow Mule

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 52kcal

Author Gwyn

Ingredients

• 2 ounces caramel vodka
• 4 ounces apple cider
• ginger beer
• ice
• crisp apple slices optional for garnish

Instructions

• Fill a copper mugs with ice (regular glasses will also work). Poor in vodka and apple cider. Top with ginger beer. Stir with cinnamon stick (or whatever you like to stir with) and garnish if you prefer. Cheers!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.1mg

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No-Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

What do They Taste Like?

They have a light pumpkin spicy flavor with a soft, and chewy bite.

No-Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookie Ingredients

All gluten-free ingredients! Pumpkin puree, oats, pumpkin spice, sugar, milk, and vanilla come together to have a little party in a bite sized cookie.

Occasions to Serve No-Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Fall | Thanksgiving | Friendsgiving | Halloween Party | After School Fall Treat | Weekend Fun Project for Kids

How Long Do No-Bake Cookies Last?

They will last for two weeks in the refrigerator.

Are oats gluten Free?

Yes, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free.

No-Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Makes 12 Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 cups oats (quick or rolled)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

*Using all white sugar = a bit lighter cookie and the flavor that is a little less rich.

Optional

• pan toasted pecans

Add 1 cup of whole pecans, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon of butter into a skillet on medium high heat. Toss until warm. Remove from heat. Enjoy!

• gold shimmer dust | brush

I dusted the tops of the cookies with a coat of gold shimmer dust.

Instructions

Line a baking sheet or with parchment paper or place on kitchen counter.

In a medium saucepan add the butter, sugar/s, milk, and pumpkin spice. Stir over medium high heat until everything is melted together. Let them mixture come to a rolling boil and boil for exactly two minutes. Remove from heat.

Stir in the pumpkin, oats, and vanilla until well combined.

Using a scoop, drop the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet. give them a gentle press with the back of a spoon. If you are adding pecans, press them into the cookie. Brush on the optionanal shimmer dust.

Allow them to cool at set before serving. If you prefer a firmer cookie, place them in the freezer for a few minutes.

Store for up to two weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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No-Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

No-Bake Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies! The hardest part of making these cookies it letting them set cool. Soft and pumpkin spicy, chewy, you will love these gluten-free cookies.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword No-Bake Cookies, Oatmeal, Pumpkin Spice

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 20

Calories 129kcal

Author Gwyn

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 cups oats quick or rolled
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Optional
• pan toasted pecans
• Add 1 cup of whole pecans 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon of butter into a skillet on medium high heat. Toss until warm. Remove from heat. Enjoy!
• gold shimmer dust | brush
• I dusted the tops of the cookies with a coat of gold shimmer dust.

Instructions

• Line a baking sheet or with parchment paper or place on kitchen counter.
• In a medium saucepan add the butter, sugars, milk, and pumpkin spice. Stir over medium high heat until everything is melted together. Let them mixture come to a rolling boil and boil for exactly two minutes. Remove from heat.
• Stir in the pumpkin, oats, and vanilla until well combined.
• Using a scoop, drop the mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet. give them a gentle press with the back of a spoon. If you are adding pecans, press them into the cookie. Brush on the optionanal shimmer dust.
• Allow them to cool at set before serving. If you prefer a firmer cookie, place them in the freezer for a few minutes.
• Store for up to two weeks in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

*Using all white sugar = a bit lighter cookie and the flavor that is a little less rich. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cookie | Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

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Normally a Sparkling Charm recipe gets adjusted 3 to 5 times before it makes it to publishing. This recipe was a one and DONE! My husband was the first taste tester. He said after one bite, “Whoo Babe, I am proud to be an American.” An unexpected response, but he is a soldier.  ?This recipe is a sure fire crowd pleaser. Love at first bite!Grab your aprons! I am sharing this magical recipe with YOU!

Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars

What Do They Taste Like?

Mercy Me! Crunchy! Creamy! Salty! Sweet! …with a hint of butterscotch! They remind me of a Twix Bar.

Occasions To Serve Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars

Valentine’s Day | Galentine’s Day| Mother’s Day | Bridal Showers | Baby Shower | 4th of July | Pool Parties | PJ Party’s | Girl’s Night | Book Club | Craft Club | Homemade Gifts

Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars

Ingredients

80-100 buttery crackers

Sparkle Tip: There are several fine brands of buttery crackers you can use. I am using Club Crackers by Keebler for the rectangular shape to fit my pan. If you are using a round buttery cracker like Ritz, use a sharp knife to gently cut the circles into squares. Save the crumbles in an airtight container. They are great on top of a chicken casserole, for fried chicken batter, on a salad, or sprinkled on vanilla ice cream.

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• finishing salt

Instructions

PREP

Line a 9 X 13 inch cake pan with parchment paper leaving long edges to remove the bars from the pan. A 9 X 13 baking dish will work too. No Problem-O! I chose a cake pan for straight edges.

Spray the pan with a flavorless non-stick cooking spray like canola oil. Avoid Olive Oil!

LAYER ONE: CRACKERS

NOTE! Check out my tip above if you chose round crackers in a rectangular pan.

Cover the bottom layer of the pan with a layer of buttery crackers. Count the crackers you used and get two more layers ready to go.

LAYER TWO: CARAMEL

In a heavy medium sized pot, melt the butter, salt, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and heavy cream over medium-low heat.

Once melted, bring the mixture to a boil and continue to stir for exactly 7 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Pour half the caramel over the crackers and spread evenly to the edges of the pan.

WORK QUICKLY!

LAYER THREE AND FOUR: CRACKER LAYER 2 | CARAMEL LAYER 2

Quickly add another layer of crackers and cover with the second half of the caramel. Spread to edges.

LAYER FIVE: ANOTHER CRACKER LAYER

Top with a final layer of crackers. Set aside.

LAYER SIX: CHOCOLATE | BUTTERSCOTCH | PEANUT BUTTER LAYER

Add the milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 15 second intervals stirring in between until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Pour the topping across the top layer of crackers and gently spread evenly to the edges of the pan.

HERE COMES THE MAGIC!

LASTLY: THE “OH YEAH BABY” LAYER

As if it couldn’t get any better…

Sprinkle with sea salt and mini chocolate chips!

FINISH

Place the pan in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours to chill.

Using the excess parchment, lift the sheet of Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars from the pan.

Using a sharp knife, cut into bars. Enjoy!

Sparkle Tip: Store these Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars in an airtight container. If you wish to keep some on hand longer than a day, store them in the refrigerator. They won’t get soggy.

Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars

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• Author: Gwyn

Ingredients

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80-100 buttery crackers

Sparkle Tip: There are several fine brands of buttery crackers you can use. I am using Club Crackers by Keebler for the rectangular shape to fit my pan. If you are using a round buttery cracker like Ritz, use a sharp knife to gently cut the circles into squares. Save the crumbles in an airtight container. They are great on top of a chicken casserole, for fried chicken batter, on a salad, or sprinkled on vanilla ice cream.

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• finishing salt

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Instructions

Line a 9 X 13 inch cake pan with parchment paper leaving long edges to remove the bars from the pan. A 9 X 13 baking dish will work too. No Problem-O! I chose a cake pan for straight edges.

Spray the pan with a flavorless non-stick cooking spray like canola oil. Avoid Olive Oil!

NOTE! Check out my tip above if you chose round crackers in a rectangular pan.

Cover the bottom layer of the pan with a layer of buttery crackers. Count the crackers you used and get two more layers ready to go.

In a heavy medium sized pot, melt the butter, salt, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and heavy cream over medium-low heat. Once melted, bring the mixture to a boil and continue to stir for exactly 7 minutes. Turn off the heat. Pour half the caramel over the crackers and spread evenly to the edges of the pan.

Quickly add another layer of crackers and cover with the second half of the caramel. Spread to edges.

Top with a final layer of crackers.

Add the milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 15 second intervals stirring in between until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour the topping across the top layer of crackers and gently spread evenly to the edges of the pan.

Sprinkle with sea salt and mini chocolate chips

FINISH

Place the pan in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours to chill.

Using the excess parchment, lift the sheet of Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars from the pan.

Using a sharp knife, cut into bars. Enjoy!

Sparkle Tip: Store these Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars in an airtight container. If you wish to keep some on hand longer than a day, store them in the refrigerator. They won’t get soggy.

Notes

Sparkle Tip: Store these Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars in an airtight container. If you wish to keep some on hand longer than a day, store them in the refrigerator. They won’t get soggy.

Want another recipe to cure any sweet tooth?How about these Vegan Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies!!

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Originally Published: May 31, 2020 Updated: September 14, 2022

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Pumpkin Spice French Toast Sticks

My husband just returned from a year overseas and was having a serious craving for ALL THINGS PUMPKIN as it was hard to come by in Iraq.

This gal got busy! His wish for PSL was my command.

I made Sparkling Charm PSL Sprinkles to go on top of a PSL Latte. PLUS! I made him this recipe. A HAPPY HUSBAND!

Occasions to Serve This Brunch Treat

Thanksgiving | Fall Brunch | Fall and Autumn | Friendsgiving | Fall Wedding Breakfast

THE RECIPE

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4-5 slices of brioche or challah
• 4 eggs
• 4 tablespoons cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Sparkling Charm PSL Sprinkles
• Maple Syrup for dipping or dowsing

Instructions

PREP

1. Place an oven rack two positions from the top.
2. Preheat Broiler to lowest setting.
3. Generously grease a metal baking sheet with canola oil.

AVOID using parchment paper, silpat, or a nonstick baking sheet. They cannot endure the heat of a broiler.

MAKE AND BAKE

Stack the bread and slice it into thick sticks.

Mix the eggs, cream, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice in a shallow dish with a whisk. Roll each breadstick in the mixture to coat. Place on the prepared pan.

Carefully sprinkle the topside of the French Toast Sticks with PSL Sprinkles. Try to keep the sugar on the sticks!

Bake under the broiler for 2 (+ /-) minutes. Not all broilers are created equally! KEEP AN EYE ON THEM!  ….Think Creme Brûlée Sparkling Charm Friends! We are looking for the sugar to caramelize. 

After 2 (+/-) minutes remove the sticks from the oven, flip with tongs and sprinkle the other side.  Bake for an additional 2 (+/-) minutes.

Remove the Baked French Toast Sticks from the oven. Serve hot with syrup!

Best Caramelized Pumpkin Spice French Toast Sticks

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Best Caramelized Pumpkin Spice French Toast Sticks! ADDICTIVE & DELICIOUS! 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4–5 slices of brioche or challah
• 4 eggs
• 4 tablespoons cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
• Sparkling Charm Pumpkin Spice Latte Sprinkles
• Maple Syrup for dipping or dowsing

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Instructions

PREP

1. Place an oven rack two positions from the top.
2. Preheat Broiler to lowest setting.
3. Generously grease a metal baking sheet with canola oil.

AVOID using parchment paper, silpat, or a nonstick baking sheet. They cannot endure the heat of a broiler.

MAKE AND BAKE

Stack the bread and slice it into thick sticks.

Mix the eggs, cream, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice in a shallow dish with a whisk. Roll each breadstick in the mixture to coat. Place on the prepared pan.

Carefully sprinkle the topside of the French Toast Sticks with PSL Sprinkles. Try to keep the sugar on the sticks!

Bake under the broiler for 2 (+ /-) minutes. Not all broilers are created equally! KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR FRENCH TOAST STICKS!  ….Think Creme Brûlée Sparkling Charm Friends! We are looking for the sugar to caramelize.

After 2 (+/-) minutes remove the sticks from the oven, flip with tongs and sprinkle the other side.  Bake for an additional 2 (+/-) minutes.

Remove the Baked French Toast Sticks from the oven. Serve hot with syrup!

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Originally Published October 8, 2017 Updated September 14, 2022

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