The Rural Voice, 1999-10, Page 38RURAL LIVING
Scare up some fun treats for Halloween
Selected by Bonnie Gropp
The night belongs to ghosts and
goblins but Halloween can be lots of
fun for little trick or treaters. Scare
up some imagination and create
some Halloween treats to put your
youngster in the spirit or to delight
the spooky character who conies
knocking at your door.
TOFFEE APPLES
3 (56 g) bars creamy toffee
1 tbsp (15 mL) water
4 apples
popsicle sticks
coloured candies, toasted oat
cereal, chopped pecans and/or
coconut (optional)
Smack wrapped toffee on counter
to break bars. Unwrap and place in 2 -
cup (500 mL) microwaveable glass
measure; add water. Microwave at
high for 1-2 minutes or until boiling,
stirring once. Stir until smooth.
Pierce apples with sticks. Dip into
melted toffee, twirling to coat. Before
toffee hardens, decorate each apple
with candies, cereal pieces, nuts or
coconut if desired.
Set on wax paper -lined tray; chill
3-4 minutes to set toffee. Store in
refrigerator.
CARAMEL CORN AND NUTS
1 (100 g) pkg plain or Tight
microwave popcorn
1 cup (250 mL) peanuts or mixed
assorted nuts
3 (56 g) toffee bars
3 tbsp (50 mL) butter
I tbsp (15 mL) milk
Prepare popcorn according to
package directions. Empty into large
microwaveable glass bowl; discard
unpopped kernels. Stir in nuts.
Smack wrapped toffee on counter
to break bars. Unwrap and place in 2 -
cup (500 mL) microwaveable glass
measure. Add butter and milk.
Microwave at high for 2-2 1/2
minutes or until boiling, stirring once.
Stir; pour over popcorn, stirring until
coated.
34 THE RURAL VOICE
The Halloween Creepy Crawler, made with cupcakes and M & M's chocolate
candies, is a deliciously spooky treat that's perfect for sharing at Halloween
parties.
Microwave at high for 2-3 minutes
to heat through (bowl will be hot.)
Pour onto waxed paper -lined tray.
Cool for 10-15 minutes or until
crispy.
Note:
If caramel corn is still sticky after
cooling, microwave an additional 1-1
1/2 minutes.
ALL HALLOW'S EVE BLACK
ORANGES
(A quick and easy dessert treat for a
Halloween party)
2 oranges
1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar
1 cup (250 mL) Triple Brownie
Overload Ice Cream
Using sharp knife, carefully cut off
top of oranges in zig-zag fashion.
With spoon, scoop out flesh and push
through sieve, saving juice in small
saucepan. Add sugar and bring to
boil; boil stirring occasionally until
thickened slightly. Let cool.
Fill the empty shells with ice
cream; freeze until ready to serve.
Pour orange syrup over top and
sprinkle with a few shreds of orange
rind.
HALLOWEEN CREEPY
CRAWLERS
1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (175 mL) granulated sugar
2 tbsp (25 mL) unsweetened cocoa
powder
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
1/2 cup (125 mL) milk
1/3 cup (75 mL) butter, softened
2 eggs
1 can (16oz/450mL) ready -to -
spread chocolate frosting
1 (227 g) bag plain or peanut
coloured chocolate candies
or
1 (340 g) bag semi -sweet chocolate
baking bits
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Set
12 large paper baking cups in muffin
pans. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa,