TGIF! Here's Halloween Treat Countdown No. 6 - Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops!

TGIF, the weekend is here!  Treat No. 6 is one of my favorites because not only are they super easy, but each one turns out a little unique so they really look custom made.  So here’s a great receipt for…

Frankenstein Marshmallow Pops!

List of Supplies:

Large Marshmallows
Green Candy Melts
Cocoa Candy Melts
Lollipop Sticks
Candy Eyes
Chocolate Sprinkles
Black Edible Marker
Styrofoam Block

Start by skewering the marshmallows with the lollipop sticks. You want to prepare all the marshmallows you will be using in advance. 

Next begin melting the green chocolate. Remember my past postings on how to properly microwave the chocolate without scorching. If you need it for reference visit: http://www.karamichelledesigns.blogspot.com/2013/09/have-case-of-mondays-check-out-this.html.

Once your green chocolate is melted, begin dipping each marshmallow and ensure the full base is covered.  Once you have ensure the chocolate won’t drip, push the stick into the Styrofoam block to properly hold.  Repeat this process for all marshmallows, and allow the green chocolate to dry completely.  This will take at least 45 minutes, depending on the humidity level in your kitchen. 

Once the green chocolate has hardened, begin melting the cocoa candy melts. While the cocoa is melting, pour the chocolate sprinkles into a small bowl. Once melted, carefully dip the tip of each marshmallow into the cocoa.  Only dip the very tip, which should be about a quarter way down.  Then dip the melted cocoa tip into the chocolate sprinkles and set back into the Styrofoam. Repeat this process for all marshmallows.

Next we are ready to begin placing the candy eyes. Use what melted cocoa you have left over as a “glue” to ensure the candy pieces stay into place. I found it helpful to use a new lollipop stick to apply the cocoa to the melted eye pieces.  This step is a little tedious, but take your time as the end result is worth it. Try to make each placing unique and un-uniform. 

Finally we are now ready to add the facial expressions using the edible marker. Begin with simple lines for the mouth expressions, a line for the forehead and get as creative as you wish!  Don’t forget to add those knobs on the sides of your Frankenstein’s’ head, that’s his trademark ;) 

 

Aren’t they adorable!? i can't take credit for this picture but it served as my inspiration. Follow me on instagram at #karamichelledesigns as I'll be uploading mine later this weekend!  

Hope your weekend is full of Halloween fun!  Stay tuned… more googly-eyed recipes to come!

-kara.michelle

“Beware, for I am fearless and therefore powerful.” – Frankenstein

Halloween Treat Countdown... Treat No. 7 ~ Chocolate SPIDER Cookies, Ekkk!

It’s time for Halloween Treat No. 7!  This request comes from one very special person in my life, my baby sister Leslie Anne!  Drum roll please…..

Chocolate Spider Cookies

The list of ingredients is pretty extensive, get a pen… just kidding ;) all you will need to create these is: A toothpick, and your Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

This one is so easy, it’s scary.  Simply pick out your favorite chocolate chip cookie dough and bake as directed.  Immediately after removing the cookies from the oven, take a tooth pick and place the tip at the center of one of the chocolate chip pieces.  Carefully drag out three lines from the center on each side.  See! You are making the “spider legs” using the warm chocolate!

Take your time and ensure to occasionally wipe off or grab a clean toothpick.  This way you’ll always have clear lines and the spiders will really pop out.  Once the cookies dry, they really will appear to look as if you baked spiders in the dough……. Ekkkk! 

While making this treat I realize an alternative that would be super fun… if you make your own red velvet cookie dough, add some white chocolate sprinkles into the mix.  The white chocolate will really contrast against the red! Serve on a cookie platter and pick up a pack of fake spiders at your local craft or dollar store.

Thanks everyone for your cute messages, means the world to me to hear from each and every one of you!!  Only 6 more to go!

-kara.michelle

“With great power comes great responsibility.” –Spider Man

Halloween Treat Countdown Number 8 - Mummy Brownie Cupcakes!

It’s time for DIY Halloween Treat No. 8

 If you follow me on instagram, I gave a hint that the next trip would be “all wrapped up”… how many of you guessed... 

 Mummy Brownie Cupcakes

 
These are a sure crowd pleaser! Here’s your list of supplies:
-Box of your favorite Brownie Mix
-White Icing, preferably in a piping bag
-Candy Eyes or M&Ms

Begin by preparing the brownie mix of your choice and pour into lined muffin pans.  Allow to completely cool before applying the icing. When the brownies have completely cooled, begin using the white icing by making long slashes of icing in a random pattern, leaving a small area to place the Mummy “eyes” later.  I found it easy to put my white icing into a large zip lock bag and cut a corner from the bottom.  This gave me  prefect flat strands of icing rather than a piped look. 

I choose to pick up Candy Eyes I found at my local craft store, but M&Ms, Reese Pieces or any other similar type candy will do the trick!  Place a tap of icing onto each “eye” and gently press onto the brownie.  This little tap of icing will allow the candy eye to stay in place. 

Unfortunately, I didn’t get a chance to snap a picture before my family ate them all up – but the picture below I found on pinterest was my inspiration.  Aren’t they super adorable!? 

 

I hope you all are enjoying these easy, DIY Halloween goodies! I can’t wait to share no. 7… it’s really creepy!

-kara.michelle
“Everyday is Halloween, isn’t it? Well, I guess for some of us!” – Tim Burton

9 Days until Halloween! DIY Treat Countdown Special

Hello loves!

I was super upset yesterday when my blog account wasn't cooperating and I couldn't share this fun DIY Halloween Treat recipe. So today you'll get a double-dose of Halloween goodies.... so to kick it off, here's Treat No. 9!

Witch Finger Pretzel Sticks

Here are the items you will need:

1 Bag of Large Pretzel Sticks
1 Bag of melting Chocolate
1 Small Bag of Sliced Almonds

As you can see this one is SUPER easy!  You can totally whip these babies up just before a party if you wanted to. For the chocolate, to make things easier, I choose to pick up a bag of lime green melting chocolate.  However, you could also use white and add some food coloring yourself, or even an erry gray color!  You be the artist and decide ;)

I mentioned my tips on melting chocolate in the microwave on a past posting.  You can see it here and it’s never failed me but please use caution as melting chocolate in the microwave is VERY tricky!  http://www.karamichelledesigns.blogspot.com/2013/09/have-case-of-mondays-check-out-this.html

Use a deeper (microwave-friendly) bowl so you can have more space to dip the pretzel sticks in.  After your chocolate is smooth and melted, lay out a long piece of wax paper.  Begin by dipping each pretzel stick into the chocolate, covering about 80% of the pretzel.  Since we are adding detail, it’s important to only do a series of about 4 to 5, then begin the detail work as the chocolate will begin to harden quickly.  Take one sliced almond piece, and push at the dipped end of the pretzel to make the witch “finger nail”.  Next, take a toothpick and begin making slices into the melted chocolate to make knuckles and finger indentions. Take your time and try to keep your hand steady in the process as the chocolate can move around a lot I still pretty warm.  Continue this process until you have made all the Witch Fingers your heart desires!

 

Don’t they look creepy!?

 

 

As I stated earlier, get creative with the color chocolate you pick out!  A gray color would be really fun to use as Vampires Fingers!

Stay tuned later today for round two as I’ll be sharing Treat No. 8!

 
-kara.michelle
“You had the power all along my dear.” –Glinda, the Wizard of Oz

10 Day Countdown Special – DIY Halloween Treats!

10 Day Countdown Special – DIY Halloween Treats!

There’s only ten days left until Halloween!  Have you decided what you will be passing out to trick-or-treaters?  What about the dessert you are suppose to share at the costume party? Don’t fret my little pretties, I’m here to help! For the next ten days, I’m going to share 10 simple DIY Halloween treats you can make at home.  And who doesn’t love home-made goodies over store-purchase candies!? I’ll start the countdown special with a really easy one that can be ready at the blink of an eye…

 

Witch Hat Cookies! 

 

Here are the supplies you will need:
-Pack of Keebler Fudge Stripe Cookies
-Pack of Hershey Kisses
-Frosting (color of your choice)

Simply place the cookies top-side facing down on a cookie platter and unwrap the Hersey kisses.  I choose to purchase a lime green frosting, but any color your heart desires will work!  With a icing piper, place a dot of icing in the center of each cookie, then simply press a Hersey kiss on top.  DONE!  Now who doesn’t have time for this last minute, adorable treat?  They are bit-sized, budget friendly and kid approved. 

Now the real question is... can you make a tray of Witch Hats before eating all the Hersey kisses ;)

enjoy!
-kara.michelle