Simple Spooky Munchies

By Jessica Leigh Hester Food styling by Suzanne Lenzer
September 28, 2014
We wouldn't trick you: It's scarily easy to throw together these cute and creepy no-bake treats.
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Friendly Frankenstein

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A little green frosting and some edible eyeballs transform graham crackers and wafer cookies into tasty monsters.

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Pretzel Brooms

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Curb candy cravings: This bite-sized broomstick is made with pretzels and dried pineapple, for just a touch of sweetness.

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Wise Guy Crackers

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Perch these savory owl crackers on a platter for a surefire hit -- and a hoot!

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Skeleton Soiree

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Don't be freaked! Store-bought shortcuts make it easy to assemble this outrageous dessert. Licorice chalk ($5.99/lb, economycandy.com) is perfect for making bony legs. Premade chocolate cake cut into coffin shapes add an extra-spooky touch.

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Night Owls

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A black serving tray highlights these eerie peepers.

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Scary Scrumptious Party Mix

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It's a cinch to toss together this orange-and-black party mix that has something for everyone. Cheese crackers are deliciously salty, and chocolate-covered raisins are decadently sweet.

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Ghost Gang Cupcakes

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For an easy DIY addition to store-bought cupcakes, use a food-safe marker to draw ghostly faces on marshmallows.

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Graveyard Pudding Cups

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Dirt has never tasted so good! Crushed Oreos and gummy worms are a perfect match for layers of pudding and whipped cream.

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Sweet and Salty Wedges

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These candy-coated caramel apple slices are the ideal size for little hands and mouths!

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Jack-o-Fruits

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Kids will love to carve these creatures out of apples and pears -- and it's great practice for your pumpkin!

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Spider Bites

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Licorice rope adds some creepy crawly flair to store-bought brownie bites.

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Pick Me

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Add some instant scariness to any item on your table with a DIY topper. Buy spider bling from a party supply store ($5.50 for 144, orientaltrading.com), cut off the rings, and attach to a toothpick with a drop of hot glue. We topped a spiderweb cupcake but you you can stick them in anything from chunks of cheddar cheese to peeled grapes.

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