Happy Halloween!!!

Halloween is by far one of my favorite holidays. As a kid there was nothing better then getting free candy, and as an adult I enjoy the opportunity to dress up and act like a kid again. For the past 3 years my fiance, Jordan and I have thrown a Halloween party for all of our friends. Jordan is in charge of carving the pumpkins, while I have been in charge of creating a large spread of food. I have thoroughly enjoyed trying to make regular party food into something spooky.

One of the big hits from last year's party were cookies made to look like Witch's fingers, here's a quick how-to so you can enjoy them yourselves this Halloween:

Step 1: Either make or purchase a basic sugar cookie or peanut butter cookie dough. I cheated and used store bought peanut butter cookie dough.

Step 2: On a lightly floured surface and with floured hands, roll the dough into very thin ropes, about 2 inches long.

Step 3: Using a small knife, score 3 thin lines in the centre of the ropes, to resemble knuckles.

Step 4: Place on a greased, or parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown, about 8 minutes.

Step 5: Once cooled, use royal icing (see recipe below), dyed your favorite colour and pipe on creepy nails

Step 6: ENJOY!!!!

Quick Royal Icing

• 1 egg white
  
• 2 cups icing sugar
  
• A squeeze of lemon juice

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium sized mixing bowl and whisk together until combined.

2. You can adjust the icing to your desired consistency using water

3. Mix in a few drops of your favorite colour food colouring or keep it white.
4. Store in an airtight container.

Stay Tuned for pictures of all the other scary treats from this years party!!!!