Halloween is notorious for its tricks and treats. Here are a few ideas for spooky treats to give on this ghoulish holiday.

Temporary tattoos and stickers are great for Halloween and easy on the budget. Most kids love temporary tattoos and they can often be found on the web or in stores in a variety of patterns and themes. Halloween stickers are also a great idea. They provide for easy decorating and hours of fun.

Pencils, novelty erasers and pencil toppers are another option. These low budget favors are popular among a variety of ages and actually provide functionality. Pencils, erasers, and pencil toppers with a Halloween theme can be found online or in the arts and crafts section of most stores.

If you fancy edible treats, here are a few recipes for a disgustingly haunting good time!

Earth Worm Surprise
Ingredients:
1 box of chocolate pudding
1 bag of assorted gummy worms
1 box of chocolate cookies (Oreos work well)
1 bag of clear plastic cups

Make chocolate pudding according to directions on box. Put one or two gummy worms in each cup and pour pudding over them to set. Top with a layer of cookie crumbs. Have gummy worms poking out of crumbs for a spooky surprise.

Goblin Guts
Ingredients:
Popped popcorn
Dried apricots
Dried cranberries
Raisins
Mixed nuts

Mix all ingredients together for a Halloween version of the traditional trail mix. Substitute candy for fruit for a sweeter treat.

Candied Apples
Ingredients:
2 cups of light corn syrup
1 cup of sugar
½ cup of cinnamon red hot candies
8 medium red apples on popsicle sticks
Chopped peanuts (optional)
Pour nuts into a shallow dish or bowl. Line a baking sheet with wax paper. In a saucepan, combine corn syrup, sugar, and candies. Bring mixture to a boil over medium high heat. Continuously stir until mixture has boiled. Cover and continue cooking for three minutes. Uncover and continue cooking until mixture has become 270-290 degrees F on a thermometer. Cool mixture for 2 minutes and then dip apples. Roll apples in nuts if desired. Set on baking sheet to harden.

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