Spooky Reads & Sweet Treats: Cool Halloween Treats for Book Lovers 🎃📚
As the spooky season approaches, what better way to celebrate than with some deliciously eerie treats and a spine-chilling book in hand? Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, planning a cozy night of reading, or just looking to add a little festive fun to your day, these cool Halloween-themed treats are sure to delight any book lover! 👻🍬
1. “Witch’s Brew” Hot Chocolate
Warm up your reading nook with a mug of rich, spooky hot chocolate! Simply add a dash of green food coloring to your favorite hot chocolate mix, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with Halloween-themed candies or edible glitter. Curl up with a mysterious thriller or classic ghost story while sipping this magical drink.
Book Pairing: “The Witches” by Roald Dahl for younger readers or “The Witching Hour” by Anne Rice for adults who love a supernatural twist.
2. “Bookworm” Gummy Worm Cupcakes
These cupcakes are perfect for readers young and old! Whip up your favorite cupcake recipe (or grab some from the store) and top with a mound of “dirt” made from crumbled chocolate cookies. Add gummy worms on top for a creepy-crawly, bookworm-approved treat!
Book Pairing: “How to Eat Fried Worms” by Thomas Rockwell or “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle for kids.
3. “Ghostly” Popcorn Balls
For an easy, tasty snack while you dive into your next spooky read, try ghost-shaped popcorn balls. Mix up a batch of sticky marshmallow popcorn balls, shape them into small ghosts, and use chocolate chips for eyes. Perfect for a horror movie marathon or a night in with a hair-raising book.
Book Pairing: “The Graveyard Book” by Neil Gaiman for a ghostly adventure or “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley for a classic Halloween read.
4. “Pumpkin Patch” Brownies
Bake up a batch of rich, fudgy brownies and decorate the tops with candy pumpkins and green icing to make them look like a mini pumpkin patch. These adorable treats are the perfect companion to a festive fall story or a Halloween-themed mystery.
Book Pairing: “Pumpkinheads” by Rainbow Rowell or “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving for something a little more eerie.
5. Candy Corn Bookmarks
While not an edible treat, candy corn bookmarks make for a fun DIY craft this season! Create colorful bookmarks in the shape of candy corn using construction paper and laminate them for durability. These are a sweet way to mark your place in a thrilling Halloween read.
Book Pairing: Any Halloween-themed book you can’t put down!
Visit CLAV for Halloween Reading Inspiration!
Whether you’re looking for thrilling tales, magical adventures, or spooky mysteries, CLAV has a selection of Halloween-themed books perfect for readers of all ages. Stop by the library and pick up some seasonal reads to go along with your homemade treats, or check out our digital collection to get in the Halloween spirit from home! 🎃📚
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