What is it about Halloween that makes creepy food so much fun? Something about Halloween brings out my goofy, wacky side and I just love finding fun ways to serve Halloween treats. Our current neighborhood has a Halloween block party and this year I’ll be bringing these super easy-to-make Witch Fingers treats.
I’ve enjoyed making fun Halloween food for my family for years. My husband has always been a big fan of Halloween and I had to join in when I saw how much fun he had with Halloween decorations and parties. My children have always been thrilled with Halloween themed food and with such an appreciative audience I have a grand time finding new fun Halloween food to make. These witch fingers are super easy to make and are so much fun to serve for Halloween.
Supplies
Circus peanuts
Jelly beans (black, purple and green make the creepiest looking nails)
Knife and cutting board
Carefully cut a notch at the end of the circus peanut where a finger nail would be. Carefully slice a jelly bean in half.
Press the jelly bean into the circus peanut and they’ll stick together pretty well (don’t think about all the gooey sugar that is making that bond).
A plate full of these babies looks so perfectly fun on a Halloween party food table.
You can line them up in sets of five so they look like a witch’s hand.
These witch fingers Halloween treats never fail to amuse me and are always a hit at Halloween parties. The big question is – do you like circus peanuts?
My friend, Cynthia at Feeding Big, loves Halloween as much as my family does. She has created this fun Witches Trash snack mix that includes black and orange popcorn and witch eyeballs. I can’t wait to surprise my family with a batch of this Witches Trash as an after-school treat the week of Halloween.
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Cynthia L says
Oh My Gosh! I love these! Not only are they too cute, they are so easy to make. I am not a big fan of circus peanuts, but I would make these anyway because I know others at a party would eat them up! What a smart and fun idea, Susan.
susan says
Thanks, Cynthia. I’m not a huge circus peanut fan either, but these are just so much fun at a party that I make them almost every year.
Holly says
HI Susan – I’ve been anxiously awaiting your Halloween ideas! I look forward to them every year! I’ve seen the creepy fingers before, but never like this. They look super easy to make. Thanks for sharing! Hugs, Holly
susan says
Well, Holly, you know I don’t do it if it’s complicated! These are super easy to make and look even better in person. Happy early Halloween.