Halloween Inspiration

The Definitive Ranking of Halloween Treats (As compiled by a non-baker)

Pinterest is a breeding ground for far-fetched craft and baking projects that look temptingly easy to accomplish. But as many over-confident DIY-ers know, sometimes these fool-proof recipes and crafts end up making a fool out of us. Halloween is right around the corner, and with it comes spooky-themed parties in classrooms, workplaces and even at home! In order to help you impress even the smuggest of food critics, I tested popular (and adorable) Halloween treats so you don’t have to submit your own trials to Pinterest Fails.

For reference, I’m not a baker. I don’t bake much as a hobby and I haven’t had much for baking training. My craft skills are not on point and I can’t count art of any sort as one of my talents. I’d like to think that my absolute mediocrity makes me the perfect stand-in for the average Pinterest browser.

by Jordan Hildebrand

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Hello, Mummy

I really enjoyed the Mummy Dogs. I think they were pretty easy to create, look great and are a really delicious Halloween treat to munch on! Get the instructions.

Pretty Punkins

These pumpkin-shaped rolls use pumpkin puree in the dough. The pumpkins were my favorite Halloween treat to make. They were easy to shape, and even the bad ones looked great! Get the instructions.

Slithery Snakes

These sneaky slithery snakes on a stick use bread dough and are wrapped around a skewer to give them the shape of a Halloween serpent. Snakes on a Stick were hands down my least favorite of the bunch. Maybe someone who has excellent Play-Doh skills can give these snakes the shape they deserve. Get the instructions.

Back in Bat

These cinnamon sugar bats are as adorable as they are tasty. These Spooky Cinnamon Sugar Flour Tortilla Crisps were delightful. Each one came out looking perfect, and you couldn’t stop at devouring just one! Get the instructions.

Punkin’-ception

Everyone who ate this cake really enjoyed it. The tastiness of it is a great perk, but everyone was fascinated with how I did it, so you may have to have a speech rehearsed with quick directions to give to just about everyone who attends your party. Get the instructions.

BOOtiful Cupcakes

These BOO-tiful ghost cupcakes make an adorable and delicious Halloween party decoration.

I love the way these look, but I think that when people see them at a party they will think, “Those are adorable, and I don’t want to ruin one by eating it!”

I would also recommend drawing funny eyebrows onto your ghosts to add some funky personality.

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