Mini Caramel Apples

Mini Caramel Apples
Bite-size versions of the fall fair treat, these tiny "caramel" apples are a great party snack.More Back-to-School Treats
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
4-inch lollipop sticks
Melon baller
Granny Smith apples (one apple makes about 8 mini apples)
Butterscotch or peanut butter chips
Chopped nuts, nonpareils, sprinkles, shredded coconut (optional)
Small paper candy cups
1. First, cut the lollipop sticks in half at an angle (the pointy end will go into the apple pieces easier). With the melon baller, scoop little balls out of the apple. Each ball should have a section of apple peel. Push half of a lollipop stick into the peel of each ball. Pat the apple pieces dry. 2. Melt the chips according to the package directions. Dip and swirl the mini apples in the melted chips, then roll the apples in nuts, sprinkles, nonpareils, or coconut, if desired. Place the mini apples in paper candy cups to set.

I found this on www.familyfun.com

Water Bottles!

This is a great drink idea that the kids love!!! Take water bottles and give each of the kids one with a Kool-Aid Jammers Orange Singles (pre-mixed packet). They love mixing them by theirselves, and then the bottles close so there is less spilling! You don't have to make the fancy holder that is shown in this photo, but they are cute! Idea from www.splitcoaststampers.com

Semi-Homemade-Sandra Lee: Halloween Food

Warning: I keep forgetting that you can't used anything but store bought items in the classroom. So the juice is fine, but I will add more ideas for room parties in a later post. But these are cute for home!

Dragon's Blood Drink

1 (46-ounce) can red punch (recommended: Hawaiian Punch)
1 (46-ounce) can apple juice
1 (48-ounce) bottle cranberry juice
1 (2-liter) bottle ginger ale
Ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl or pot. Add ice and stir.
Ladle into serving glasses.


Spider Bites

1 (12-ounce) package semisweet morsels
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 6 cups pretzel sticks

Place parchment paper on baking sheet; set aside.
In a large glass microwave-safe bowl combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Melt on high for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove and stir until smooth.
Stir in pretzel sticks. With clean hands grab pretzel sticks and drop on prepared baking sheet in clusters to look like spiders.
Place in freezer for 5 minutes or until to chocolate is hardened. Remove and serve.


Wicked cupcakes
This is a little longer recipe so here is the link.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/wicked-cupcakes-recipe/index.html