20+ Halloween Gingerbread Recipe Cook Up Something Special!
Published on: Mar 4, 2024
If you're looking for a fun and festive treat for Halloween, look no further than this delicious halloween gingerbread recipe! This twist on the classic gingerbread is perfect for the spooky season and will be loved by both kids and adults alike. In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of making this tasty and creative dessert. So put on your apron and get ready to impress your friends and family with this Halloween gingerbread recipe!
Main Ingredients: Flour, Bicarbonate Of Soda, Ginger, Canela, Butter
Why should Christmas have all the fun with gingerbread men? This Halloween-inspired version is just as delicious and perfect for the holiday. Simply season your chicken with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg before placing it on a can of beer for a flavorful and juicy result.
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Halloween Gingerbread House
Main Ingredients: Graham Crackers, Powdered Sugar, Water
Take the classic gingerbread house to the next level by using your favorite beer can chicken recipe as the base. Decorate with spooky candies and enjoy a delicious and festive meal for Halloween. Plus, the aroma of gingerbread and beer on the grill is sure to attract all the neighborhood ghouls and goblins.
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Haunted Halloween Gingerbread Houses
Main Ingredients: Sugar, Water, Light Corn Syrup, Red Food Coloring, Candy
If you're feeling extra crafty, try making miniature haunted gingerbread houses to place on top of your beer can chicken. This creative and festive twist on the classic beer can chicken is sure to impress your guests and make for a great conversation starter.
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Halloween Gingerbread Skeleton Men
Main Ingredients: Plain Flour, Soft Brown Sugar, Ground Ginger, Ground
For a more playful take on the gingerbread men, try creating skeleton versions using black food coloring. This is a great recipe to get the kids involved in and is a fun and spooky addition to any Halloween celebration.
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Super Easy Halloween “Gingerbread” House
Main Ingredients: Chocolate, Chocolate Chips, Candy
If you're short on time but still want to impress your guests, try using pre-made gingerbread cookie dough for the house and simply season your chicken with ginger and other spices for a quick and easy Halloween meal. The combination of flavors is sure to be a hit.
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Halloween Gingerbread Men
Main Ingredients: Plain Flour, Bicarbonate Of Soda, Ground Ginger, Ground
Go all out with a full meal of gingerbread-inspired dishes by serving gingerbread men as an appetizer alongside your beer can chicken. This is a fun and creative way to incorporate a classic holiday flavor into your Halloween celebration.
If you're not a fan of grilling, you can still get in on the gingerbread fun with these delicious and spooky cookies. Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter on your rolled out chicken dough and bake in the oven for a unique and tasty Halloween treat.
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Halloween Candy Apple Crisp
Main Ingredients: Granny Smith Apples, Candy, Orange Juice, Sugar
Take advantage of the abundance of apples in the fall by incorporating them into your beer can chicken recipe. This sweet and savory dish features a beer can chicken topped with a delicious apple crisp topping for a unique and delicious Halloween meal.
Don't forget about the drinks! A Halloween margarita is the perfect complement to your beer can chicken meal. Use black food coloring to add a spooky touch to your margarita and serve in a festive skull-shaped glass.
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Halloween Poppers
Main Ingredients: Mini Bell Peppers, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Onion
These jalapeño poppers are a great appetizer or side dish to serve alongside your beer can chicken. The spicy kick of the jalapeños is nicely balanced by the sweetness of the beer can chicken, making for a delicious and flavorful combination.
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Hocus Pocus Halloween Punch
Main Ingredients: Mango, Peach, Sorbet
For a non-alcoholic option, try this delicious and spooky punch. With a combination of fruit juices and ginger ale, it's a refreshing and fun addition to any Halloween party. Add in some dry ice for a smoky and spooky effect.
For a creepy and creative twist on your beer can chicken, try adding a stuffed "eyeball" on top using a hard boiled egg and black olives. This is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
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Trick or Treat Halloween Punch!
Main Ingredients: Ice, Kool Aid, Gatorade, Food Coloring
This classic punch recipe is perfect for Halloween, with its bright orange color and fruity flavor. Serve it in a cauldron-shaped punch bowl for an extra spooky touch.
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Gingerbread Halloween Skeleton Cookies
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Ground Cinnamon, Ground
Another fun and creative way to incorporate gingerbread into your Halloween celebration is by making skeleton cookies. Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter and decorate with white icing to create spooky skeletons to serve alongside your beer can chicken.
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Savory Halloween Worms
Main Ingredients: Vegetable Juice, Unflavored Gelatin, Yogurt, Pesto
For a truly unique and spooky side dish, try these savory "worms" made from spaghetti noodles. Serve them alongside your beer can chicken for a fun and festive Halloween meal.
This delicious and boozy cocktail is perfect for Halloween. Made with vodka, blue curaçao, and pineapple juice, it's a refreshing and spooky drink to enjoy alongside your beer can chicken.
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Vampire's Kiss Halloween Cocktail
Main Ingredients: Red Wine, Cola, Ice, Gold Leaf
This deep red cocktail is perfect for Halloween with its vampire-inspired name and color. Made with bourbon, cranberry juice, and a splash of lime, it's a delicious and festive drink to enjoy with your beer can chicken.
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Halloween Gingerbread Ghosts
Main Ingredients: Plain Flour, Bicarbonate Of Soda, Ground Ginger
For a fun and festive dessert, try making gingerbread ghosts to serve alongside your beer can chicken. Use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter and decorate with white icing for a spooky and delicious treat.
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Easy Halloween Jalapeño Mummies
Main Ingredients: Jalapeno Peppers, Cream Cheese, Pepper Jack Cheese
These jalapeño mummies are a quick and easy appetizer to serve alongside your beer can chicken. Simply wrap jalapeños in crescent dough and add eyes using black olives for a spooky and tasty treat.
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Gingerbread Doughnut with Halloween Sprinkles
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Granulated Sugar, Ground Cinnamon
For a fun and creative twist on the classic gingerbread, try making doughnuts instead. Coat them in festive Halloween sprinkles for a sweet and spooky treat to enjoy alongside your beer can chicken.
Ingredients You'll Need
Gingerbread Dough:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 egg
Icing:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven and prepare the dough.
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. In a separate larger bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, molasses, and egg until well combined. Slowly add in the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
2. Roll out the dough and cut out your shapes.
On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use halloween-themed cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Bake the cookies.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are slightly browned. Let them cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the icing.
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If desired, add in a few drops of food coloring to create a spooky effect.
5. Decorate your cookies.
Once the cookies are completely cooled, use a piping bag or a small spoon to decorate them with the icing. Get creative and add fun designs like ghosts, pumpkins, or spiders!
6. Let the icing dry and enjoy!
Allow the icing to dry completely before serving these delicious and adorable Halloween gingerbread cookies. They make the perfect treat for any Halloween party or just for a fun and festive snack.
Now that you have the recipe for these tasty treats, it's time to get baking and impress everyone with your halloween gingerbread creations! Happy baking and happy Halloween!
