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Happy Halloween

HoneyComb Crunchies

Hello Lovelies, Today I come at you with something slightly different. Instead of a recipe of my own I come across the Fabulous Mary Berry's recipe for Honeycomb Crunchies. These would be great to make with children and hand out on the big night itself. Hope you Enjoy!! Honeycomb Crunchies prep time 2 hours cook time 10-30 mins total time 2.10-2.30hours Author:  SophieMarie Serves: 12-16 servings ingredients For the honeycomb 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda 75g caster sugar 2 tbsp golden syrup flavourless oil (such as vegetable oil ), for greasing To assemble 250g dark or milk chocolate, or a mixture 100g unsalted butter , cut into 1cm cubes 2 tbsp golden syrup 150g digestive biscuits    instructions Make the honeycomb first. Have the bicarbonate of soda measured and ready for when you need it, plus a wire whisk and an oiled baking tray. Put the sugar and golden syrup into a saucepan and set it on ...

Scary Halloween Cookies

Good Evening, to all my spooky followers and friendly ghouls. Today I come to you with yet another fun scary Halloween recipe. This time I would like to share with you my scary Halloween cookie recipe which I have used year after year after year as a fun treat and alternative to sweets and candies.   Scary Halloween Cookies prep time 1-2 hours cook time 10-30 mins total time 1-2.30hours Author:  SophieMarie Serves: 20  servings ingredients 250g unsalted butter , softened
 250g golden caster sugar 
 2 free-range eggs , lightly beaten
 ½ tsp vanilla extract 
 500g plain flour 
 red and black food colouring (optional) 1 tsp baking powder Halloween-themed cookie cutters red, white and black writing icing 200g ready-to-roll fondant icing 1 tbsp apricot jam , warmed with 1tsp water    instructions Beat together the butter and sugar in a large bowl, preferably using an electric mixe...

Spooky Halloween Punch Recipe

Hey lovelies, So Halloween is upon us, and although I may not be joining in with the spooky festivities this year due to being on a well earned break with my family, it doesn't stop me sharing my Super Yummy, Super Spooky Halloween Punch. This blood-red punch is perfect for a Halloween party. Just add a slug of gin or vodka for a grown-up version. Super Yummy, Super Spooky Halloween Punch prep time 5 mins cook time N/A total time 5 mins Author:  SophieMarie Serves: 10 servings ingredients 500ml/18fl oz cranberry juice 1.5 litres/2½ pints lemonade 3 limes , juice only large handful gummi worms    instructions Pour all of the ingredients into a large glass bowl and mix until well combined. Drape the gummi worms over the edge of the bowl. Enjoy!   To make it extra spooky – rinse a food-grade rubber glove and turn it inside out. Fill with water, tie the top with an elastic band and freeze...