Halloween is the perfect occasion to enjoy some quality family time. It is also a great opportunity to plan something different. You can choose costumes, decorate the house and, of course, cook together.
You don’t need to be a cooking expert to prepare a themed snack. With simple ingredients and a little imagination, you can create lots of fun dishes. That’s why we’ve put together several easy Halloween recipes to make with kids. You’ll find both sweet and savoury ideas, and they are all easy to prepare.
Why cook with kids at Halloween?
Cooking together as a family is a fun way to spend time together. It also gives children the opportunity to discover new ingredients and learn simple cooking skills. For example, they can mix ingredients or decorate the dishes.
Decorating is one of the most enjoyable parts. Meanwhile, an adult can take care of the oven and kitchen utensils. Afterwards, children can let their imagination run wild. They can decorate biscuits, arrange ingredients or create their own characters.
These Halloween recipes for kids are very easy to prepare. There are also options to suit every taste. You can prepare a sweet snack or a savoury dinner. Before you start, prepare all the ingredients and organise a comfortable workspace. This will make everything much easier.
1. Banana Ghosts
We’ll start with one of the simplest ideas. Banana ghosts require no oven and can be prepared in just a few minutes. They are therefore perfect for an impromptu snack or for adding a fun touch to the table.
Ingredients
- 2 bananas
- Chocolate chips
Method
First, peel the bananas and cut them in half. Then, place each piece on a plate with the cut side facing down. Next, use small chocolate chips to create the eyes and mouth.
You can use two chocolate chips for the eyes and another one for the mouth. This way, you can create a little ghost without needing any moulds or special utensils.
Children can also get involved by placing the chocolate chips and deciding what expression each character will have. Some can look surprised, others happy, and you can even create little angry ghosts.
Serve immediately or keep them in the fridge for a few minutes if you prefer them nice and chilled.
2. Halloween Decorated Biscuits
Biscuits are another classic when looking for Halloween recipes for kids. In this case, the preparation can be very simple, with all the attention focused on decorating.
You can make the shortbread biscuits at home. However, if you want to make the recipe even easier, you can also use ready-made biscuits.
Ingredients
- Shortbread biscuits
- Dark or white chocolate
- Icing
- Chocolate chips
- Sugar decorations
Method
First, place the biscuits on a clean surface and prepare all the ingredients.
Next, melt the chocolate using a bain-marie or in the microwave. If using the microwave, heat it in short intervals, stirring between each one.
Then, use a piping bag or a small spoon to draw different shapes on the biscuits.
You can create ghosts, pumpkins, spiders, bats or monsters. Sugar decorations can also be used to add eyes, colours and small details.
Let each child decorate their own biscuits. This way, every piece will have a different design and the activity will be much more fun.
Finally, wait a few minutes for the chocolate and icing to set before serving.
3. Mummy Mini Pizzas
Looking for a savoury idea? These mini mummy pizzas are easy to prepare and can become a fun themed dinner for the whole family.
The key is to use the cheese to create the effect of a mummy’s bandages. The olive eyes complete the look.
Ingredients
- 4 mini pizza bases
- Tomato sauce
- Mozzarella cheese
- Black olives
- Oregano
Method
Start by spreading a thin layer of tomato sauce over each pizza base.
Cut the mozzarella into strips and place them over the pizzas in an irregular pattern. Leave some gaps between the strips to create the characteristic mummy look.
Then, cut the black olives into small pieces and use two pieces to create the eyes.
Add a little oregano and bake the pizzas according to the instructions on the pizza bases. Once the cheese has melted and the dough is lightly golden, they are ready to serve.
Children can help arrange the cheese and add the eyes, while an adult takes care of the oven.
4. Mummy Sausages with Puff Pastry
With just a few ingredients, you can prepare another of the most fun and easy Halloween recipes. Mummy sausages are simple, eye-catching and perfect for a casual dinner.
Ingredients
- 8 sausages
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 egg
- Mustard or ketchup for decorating
Method
Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into thin strips. They don’t need to be exactly the same; in fact, the differences will give each mummy its own unique look.
Wrap each sausage with several strips, leaving small gaps to make them look like mummy bandages.
Place them on a baking tray lined with baking paper and brush the puff pastry with beaten egg.
Bake until the pastry is golden brown. Once out of the oven, allow them to cool slightly, then use small dots of mustard or ketchup to create the eyes.
You can serve them on their own or with other simple dishes to complete the dinner.
5. Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Monsters
If you prefer a sweet and eye-catching idea, turn some strawberries into little monsters. The most fun part will be decorating them.
Ingredients
- 250 g of strawberries
- Chocolate for melting
- Sugar eyes
- Desiccated coconut
- Colourful decorations
Method
Wash the strawberries and dry them thoroughly. This step is important to make sure the chocolate sticks properly.
Melt the chocolate in a bain-marie or in the microwave, stirring every so often to prevent it from burning.
Dip part of each strawberry into the chocolate and place them on baking paper.
Before the chocolate sets, add the sugar eyes and any decorations you have chosen. You can also use desiccated coconut to create different textures.
Leave the strawberries to rest until the chocolate has completely set.
The result will be a tray full of little monsters, each with its own unique look.
6. Monster Sandwiches
Not every idea for a themed table has to be sweet. With a simple sandwich, you can create little monsters using ingredients you probably already have at home.
Ingredients
- Sliced bread
- Cheese
- Ham
- Black olives
- Cucumber
- Carrot
Method
Prepare the sandwiches with ham and cheese, or with whatever filling you like.
Use a cutter to give them a fun shape. If you don’t have one, you can cut the bread with a knife to create different silhouettes.
Then comes the creative part. Cut the cheese into small triangles to create teeth and use the olives to make the eyes.
The cucumber and carrot can be used to add other details. You can make eyebrows, tongues or even little horns.
Place the sandwiches on a tray and let the children create their own characters.
7. Pumpkin-Shaped Mandarins
To finish, here’s an idea that requires no oven and hardly any preparation. Mandarins can be turned into little pumpkins with one simple detail.
Ingredients
- Mandarins
- Celery or cucumber
Method
Carefully peel the mandarins, keeping them whole, and place them on a tray.
Cut small pieces of celery or cucumber and place them on top to create the stems.
You can prepare several mandarins and arrange them together to create a little collection of pumpkins. If you want to add more details, use small pieces of chocolate to draw eyes and mouths.
Esta alternativa es perfecta para completar una mesa de Halloween con un toque fresco y colorido.
Cook, Share and Enjoy
Preparing easy Halloween recipes to make with kids can become one of those simple plans that ends up creating lasting memories. It doesn’t matter if the biscuits aren’t perfect or if every monster has a different face. What matters is enjoying the process and doing it together.
And after an afternoon in the kitchen, there’s another way to enjoy good food. At Font Del Llop Terraza, our restaurant within the resort, Mediterranean cuisine can be enjoyed in a natural setting, with views of the golf course and lakes.
It is a space designed for sitting around a table, sharing dishes and enjoying a relaxed meal in good company. Because, in the end, food is also part of those moments worth sharing.
