These Spooky Easy Ghost Treats can be whipped up in a jiffy and are the perfect candy to share this Halloween!
A couple weeks back I had the opportunity to talk to Bryce’s kindergarten class about blogging for career day. Now, since I have oodles of trouble explaining what I do to adults, I was terrified of trying to explain it to five year olds. So I do what all moms do when asked difficult questions – I over-simplified 🙂 Worked great!
I brought in my tripod and camera and talked about how important pretty pictures were. I talked about working on the computer. I talked about making yummy food. And then, because I knew how bored these kids were going to be…we made ghosts!
The day before career day I was scrambling trying to think of a recipe that the kids could help make in class. I needed something that was going to be as allergy-friendly as possible. Naturally I thought of the pumpkin patties but I didn’t want to mess around with the food color. So, white it is. But then, I was like, WAIT! Ghosts! We can make ghosts! I brought along mini chocolate chips for the eyes and the kids had a BLAST making their own edible ghost treats.
I brought along a variety of extracts (cherry, orange, lemon, root beer) and let each class pick what they wanted. Cherry was the big winner for the day. I mixed up the dough while my helper set a plate and fork for each kid at the tables. I had bowls of sugar at each table as well. I showed them how to roll the dough into a ball, roll it in the sugar and then flatten it with a fork.
To make the ghost body, just pinch the top third of the patty and shape it into a head by flattening gently with your finger. Use mini chocolate chips for the eyes and mouth or a regular chocolate chip for the mouth. Use a toothpick to make “waves” in the body of the ghost. So freakin’ cool!
The kid were totally engaged and hopefully took away the fact that being a food blogger is lots of fun!
Spooky Easy Ghost Treats
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup light corn syrup
- 4 cups powdered sugar divided
- 1 to 2 tsp your choice of extract I used orange
- mini chocolate chips and/or regular chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine butter and corn syrup together in a small bowl.
- Add 2 cups powdered sugar and your choice of extract and beat until well combined. Add extract 1/2 teaspoon at a time until the mixture reaches your desired flavor.
- Stir in an additional cup of powdered sugar.
- Turn bowl onto a cutting board sprinkled with last cup of powdered sugar.
- Knead the mixture until sugar is absorbed and is completely smooth.
- Shape into 1 inch balls and roll in granulated sugar.
- Flatten gently with a fork.
- Gently pinch the top third of the patty and shape it into a head by flattening gently with your finger. Use mini chocolate chips for the eyes and mouth or a regular chocolate chip for the mouth.
- Use a toothpick to make “waves” in the body of the ghost.
- Let candies stand, uncovered, at room temperature for 1 day.
- Store in an airtight container.
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Connie says
These are sooo cute! How long would they be good for? Just wondering, throwing a party and trying to do things ahead of time! Thanks!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh my goodness Connie…weeks! Really, these stay good forEVER so feel free to make them ahead of time. Enjoy!
Diane {Created by Diane} says
These are so adorable, I just LOVE them!
Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says
Trish, you’re totally brilliant!! I would’ve been at a loss too… “Umm, I bake. And take pictures. And pretend like I don’t noticed the mountain of dishes in the sink. But don’t tell your parents that.” 😉 And these ghosts are just the cutest! Pinned!
Lindsay @ Life, Love and Sugar says
What a great idea for career day – I bet the kids loved you! These are so stinkin cute!
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
I bet the kids just adored Bryce’s mom!! 😉 I’m totally loving these sweet little ghosts! They are too cute!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
These are adorable Trish! I did career day one year – I bet all the kids think yours is the best! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Dorothy! I had a lot of fun and now the kids think I’m super cool 😉
Mir says
Those ghosts are beyond adorable, Trish! I’d be up for any flavor. What an amazing treat idea! You are so creative all the time. It must be fun to be in your head!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh thank you Mir! You’re too sweet!!!
marcie says
These are the cutest things! They’d be perfect as-is or as a cupcake topping!
Nicole says
Just when I thought you couldn’t get cuter than the pumpkins! These are adorable!!!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says
Yay, so so fun Trish! You totally rocked the class – such a great idea to get the kids to help make these festive treats! They’re perfect for Halloween – love them!
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says
What a GREAT idea – I know the kiddos had a blast making these! They turned out SO crazy cute!
heather @french press says
your patty recipes are killing it with the cute factor – and what a fun thing for the kids to get to make in class