Halloween is right around the corner and this cool front has everyone excited for fall festivities! Nothing beats spending a cozy afternoon baking treats and making memories in the kitchen with little ones this time of year. Today we’re sharing two delicious Halloween treats that are super creative and easy to make, even for kiddos! Read on below for the recipes.

*Contributor Note: Today’s post is brought to you by Marla Murphy, a registered and licensed dietician and the founder of The Blonde Pantry, a Houston based gluten / dairy free meal delivery. Marla is a self proclaimed foodie and loves to try new restaurants and indulge while also balancing a healthy lifestyle. As a nutrition consultant, it is her mission to help people “change the way we define health, to step back from nit-picking nutrition/fitness and look at the bigger picture: personal wellness.”  You can find Marla on Instagram @theblondepantry

Monster Mix

House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.
House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.
House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.
House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.
House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.

Monster Mix Ingredients:

9 cups Rice Chex Cereal (divided into half)

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 

1/2 cup peanut butter (divided in half)

1/2 cup butter (divided in half)

1.5 cups powdered sugar (divided in half)

1 small bag of Halloween M&M’s

1/2 a bag of sesame seed trail mix 

1/2 a bag of pumpkin candy corn 

Instructions

Step 1: Place 1/2 of the rice cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside the other half.

Step 2: In a microwave safe bowl, add in the white chocolate chips, ¼ cup peanut butter, and ¼ cup butter or margarine, melt in the microwave in 30 second increments until the chocolate is completely melted, stirring after each 30 seconds.

Step 3: Pour the chocolate mixture into the cereal bowl and lightly stir until evenly coated.

Step 4: Add in 3/4 cup of the powdered sugar and lightly stir until well combined.

Repeat Steps 2 & 4 for the chocolate recipe.

Lastly, add both the white chocolate and chocolate chex into a large bowl and add in your favorite seasonal candies! We love the ones listed above but the possibilities are endless!

Chocolate Covered Creatures!  

House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.
House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.
House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.
House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.
House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.
House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.

Chocolate Covered Creatures Ingredients

1 box of strawberries

1 bag of white chocolate melting wafers (these are the best for melting chocolate)

Creepy colors food coloring (we used green orange and plain white)

Halloween creepy eyes

Halloween sprinkles

Halloween icing

Instructions:

Wash and dry strawberries and set aside.

In a microwave safe bowl, add in the white chocolate melting chips and place in the microwave on lowest heat setting to not burn the white chocolate chips.

Once the chocolate is melted, divide the chocolate into a couple of different bowls and stir-in the desired food coloring. We used green and orange and left one bowl pure white chocolate for ghosts! 

Dip the strawberries into the chocolate and place on a cooling rack (cover the countertop below the cooling rack with foil for easy clean up).

Let your kids have the best time making their creepy creatures with their preferred toppings!

House of Harper Halloween Treats! We decorate strawberries and make a delicious and easy monster mix.

Photographed by Kate Robinson

Outfit Details: The boys are wearing some well loved Janie and Jack pieces. See current styles here

-Favorite Boys Clothing from Janie and Jack-