Easy DIY Halloween Treats + VIDEO

Happy Wednesday!
T-MINUS 10 DAYS TILL HALLOWEEEEEEEN!

A video about tasty Halloween snacks and treats? YES, PLEASE! In today’s video, with the help of my lovely momma, I’m sharing how to make 4 creative and fun Halloween treats! Three of them are for humans and one of them is for dogs (humans can eat them too I guess but I think they're pretty bland…). Samson begged us to make him some festive treats and I couldn’t resist that face soooooo yep. Follow along as we make Pumpkin Pretzels, Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats, Frankenstein Rice Krispies, and Dracula’s Dentures! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to stay updated on my weekly Wednesday videos. Love you guys!

This is the third video in my Halloween Video Series this October!
Check out my Halloween Makeup video HERE and my DIY Halloween Decorations video HERE!




I post videos every Wednesday so make sure you SUBSCRIBE to stay updated!

Pumpkin Pretzel Recipe
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe
Frankenstein Rice Krispies Recipe
Dracula’s Dentures Recipe

Let me know which Halloween Treat was your favorite in the comments below!

Check out my other videos:

PREVIOUS VIDEO (DIY HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS)
PREVIOUS VLOG (DAY AT THE ZOO)
HALLOWEEN MAKEUP
FALL FASHION LOOKBOOK
I WAS IN A BAND? TMI TAG
AFFORDABLE DRUGSTORE MAKEUP TUTORIAL

Cheers.

Crumbed-Topped Apple Slab Pie + Link Up!

NC Grown // Auteur Ariel

Tia
from A Caffeinated Brunette

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Spicy Oven Fried Chicken

submitted by Laura from I do deClaire

--This recipe is perfect for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday! Nothing like a little fried chicken for a home cooked meal! Thanks for sharing Laura! 

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I found this yummy looking recipe on Pinterest and I could help but share it with you all! I'm planning on making it for Thanksgiving dinner this week so maybe I'll let you guys know how it turns out (although, I don't see it being anything but delicious)! ;)

image credit to bhg.com

Crumb-Topped Apple Slab Pie

credit to bhg.com
-makes 25 servings-

Ingredients

Pie
2 1/4 cups flour
3/4 tsp salt
2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
8-10 Tbsp cold water
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
3 1/2 lbs tart-cooking apples, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch thick slices (10 cups)

Crumb Topping
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup pecans

Directions

1. Line a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with 18-inch wide foil, extending the foil up over the edges of the pan; set aside.
2. For dough: In a large bowl, stir together the 2 1/4 cups flour and the salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of the cold water over part of the flour mixture; gently toss with a fork. Push moistened dough to side of the bowl. Repeat, using 1 tablespoon cold water at a time, until all of the flour mixture is moistened. Using your fingers, gently knead the dough just until a ball forms.
3. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 19x13-inch rectangle. Wrap it around the rolling pin; unroll it into the prepared baking pan. Ease dough into the pan and up the sides, being careful not to stretch it. Trim dough to 1/2 inch beyond edge of pan. Fold dough edge over and flute as desired.
4. In an extra-large bowl, combine sugar, the 1/3 cup flour, and the cinnamon; add apples. Toss lightly until apples are coated. Spoon apple mixture into dough-lined pan; spread evenly.
5. For crumb topping: In a large bowl, stir together quick-cooking rolled oats, packed brown sugar, and flour. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until topping mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in chopped pecans. Sprinkle crumb topping over pie (pan will be full).
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender. If necessary to prevent overbrowning, cover top with foil for the last 5-10 minutes of baking. Cool slightly in pan on a wire rack.
7. Serve warm or cool completely. Cut into rectangles.

Stay Classy.

Apple Crisp + Link Up AND Giveaway!

NC Grown // Auteur Ariel

Karissa & Leia
from Eat It & Say Yum

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Easy Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

submitted by Julia from It's Always Ruetten

--This recipe is perfect for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday! Such a fun way to incorporate pumpkin into a dessert! Thanks for sharing Julia! 

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Yum, yum. I love apple crisp so naturally, I had to share this delicious recipe with you all! If you're blanking on what to bring to your family Thanksgiving dinner, give this a try!

image credit to foodnetwork.com

Apple Crisp

credit to foodnetwork.com

Ingredients

Filling

5 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, chopped small
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
3 Tbsp flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp lemon juice

Topping
3/4 cup flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
6 Tbsp chilled butter, cut into pieces
1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. For the Filling: mix all the ingredients together. Place into 7 to 8 oz. ramekins.
3. For the Topping: mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Blend the butter into the mixture until it forms pea size lumps. Stir in pecans and sprinkle over filling.
4. Bake crisps for 35-40 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Autumn Cheesecake + Link Up!

NC Grown // Auteur Ariel

Tiffany
from Sunglasses and Starbucks

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BooBerry Smoothie

submitted by Moja from Four & Know More

--This recipe was perfect for Halloween last week! It's delicious and fun! Thanks for sharing Moja! 

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Check it out, my HUSBAND made this delicious Autumn Cheesecake for my birthday last month! Yes, my husband bakes. He also cooks and washes the dishes. I definitely scored with him.

Autumn Cheesecake

credit to allrecipes.com

Ingredients

Crust

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
3 Tbsp white sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Apple Topping
4 cups apples - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, stir together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, 3 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar. Mix at medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in vanilla. Pour filling into the baked crust.
3. In a small bowl, stir together 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon. Toss the cinnamon-sugar with the apples to coat. Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer and sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped pecans.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes. With a knife, loosen cake from rim of pan. Let cool, then remove the rim of pan. Chill cake before serving.

ps. I'd like to announce that winner of The Hunt Giveaway is Ashley!
Congrats girl!

Stay Classy.

Clone of a Cinnabon + Link Up!

NC Grown // Auteur Ariel

Maria
from Sewn by Maria

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Healthy Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

submitted by Mindy from The Pinterest Mama

--You can never go wrong with a healthy version of a favorite dish! Thanks for sharing Mindy! 

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This week I'm sharing a sweet delicious yummy cinnamon roll recipe! Check it out, it's called CLONE OF A CINNABON! My friend Amy made this recipe the other night and it was to die for! They literally melt in your mouth. It was such a hit, I wasn't able to get my own pictures of it because everyone gobbled them up so fast.

image credit to Sweet Escape Bakery

Clone of a Cinnabon

credit to allrecipes.com
-yields 12 rolls-

Ingredients

Dough

1 cup warm milk
2 eggs
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 1/2 cups bread flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tsp bread machine yeast

Cinnamon Sugar Mixture
1 cup brown sugar
2 1/2 Tbsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, softened

Frosting
1 (3 ounce) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp salt

Directions

1. Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select dough cycle. Press Start.
2. After the dough has doubled in size turn it out into a lightly floured surface, cover and let rest for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and cinnamon.
3. Roll dough into a 16x21-inch rectangle. Spread dough with 1/3 cup butter and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar mixture. Roll up dough and cut into 12 rolls. Place rolls in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
4. Bake rolls in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes. While rolls are baking, beat together cream cheese, 1/4 cup butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Spread frosting on warm rolls before serving.

ps. I'd like to announce that winner of the Pure Yogi Giveaway is Alina!
Congrats girl! Look out for an email from me real soon!

Stay Classy.

Molten Lava Cake + Link Up!

NC Grown // Auteur Ariel

Sue
from Chevron and Lace

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Pumpkin Dump Cake

submitted by Lex from The Ainscough Family

--This recipe is perfect for the upcoming Halloween festivities! Thanks for sharing Lex! 

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This week I'm sharing a Molten Lava Cake recipe! I made this for dessert one night when our friends were over and it was a hit! This is a perfect recipe for all you chocolate lovers out there!

Molten Lava Cake

credit to foodnetwork.com

Ingredients

6 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate
2 (1-ounce) squares semisweet chocolate
10 Tbsp (1 1/4 sticks) butter
1/2 cup flour
3 eggs
3 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
2. Grease 6 (6-ounce) custard cups.
3. Melt the chocolates and butter in the microwave, or in a double boiler. Add the flour and sugar to chocolate mixture. Stir in eggs and yolks until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
4. Divide the batter evenly among the custard cups. Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. The edges should be firm but the center will be runny. Run a knife around the edges to loosen and invert onto dessert plates.
5. Top them off with ice cream, chocolate syrup, and powdered sugar!

yummy!

Stay Classy.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread + Link Up!

NC Grown // Auteur Ariel

Morgan
at Morgan's Beautiful Mess

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Glazed Pumpkin Spiced Bread

submitted by Elizabeth at Army Ever After

--This recipe is perfect for the Fall holidays that are just around the corner! Thanks for sharing Elizabeth! 

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This week I'm sharing a Chocolate Chip Banana Bread recipe! It was originally a regular banana bread recipe but my husband begged me to add some chocolate chips so I altered it a bit. This was my first attempt at making any type of "bread" so I thought it was neat that for banana bread, you don't need one of those fancy breadmaker machines. All you need are the ingredients, a 9x5 inch loaf pan, and an oven!

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

credit to allrecipe.com

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 1/3 cups mashed overripe bananas
chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs and mashed bananas until well blended.
4. Stir banana mixture into flour mixture; stir just to moisten. Add desired amount of chocolate chips.
5. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 60-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean. Let bread cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

yummy!

Stay Classy.