Halloween is really for adults.
It was fun when we were kids, but come on.
Being an adult on Halloween is the best. You still get to dress up and eat candy, but now you get to do it with Witches Brew (otherwise known as apple cider sangria).
Vegas and I were NOT going to have a Halloween party. Then we had some wine, were talking with friends, no one had weekend plans… and all of the sudden we were having 15 people over. Typical.
I do love throwing a party. It’s a great excuse to make the things you’ve ogled on Pinterest, or the treats you don’t trust yourself alone with keep in the house.
We had veggies, guacamole, salsa, chips and “blood” (beet) hummus. The hummus was super easy – for once I didn’t complicate things! I just bought plain hummus and blended it with 3 beets.
I also gave in to temptation and purchased a bag of Pumpkin Spice Boom Chick Pop. Totally worth it. We all agreed it’s practically crack. File under Do Not Open Bag Alone.
Here’s a close up one of the Pinterest items I finally tried:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMKp1m4DWAE/
Of course, that wasn’t the only “corny” (see what I did there? HA!) Halloween project I had to try. These next two were the most popular items on the table!
The “Mummies” in a Blanket were gone in minutes. They was really simple to make. Just cut thin strips of crescent dinner rolls and wrap them around cocktail hot dogs like mummy cloths. Bake them for 10-12 mins at 350, let them cool, and dot their mustard eyes on with toothpicks.
Next up were the mouths. Apples, peanut butter, and marshmallows. Couldn’t be easier!
I guess kids of all ages love that classic apple and peanut butter combo. I ran to the kitchen to make 3 more plates after this one was gone!
Of course I had to make my favorite Halloween dessert – Peanut Butter Pumpkin Oreo Blondies.
This is my third year with this recipe and it never gets old. Chunks of Pumpkin Spice Oreos, chocolate chips, and peanut butter baked into a blondie. This is another one you don’t want to be let alone with.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BMKMzUaDvk3/
Of course, costumes were required. We had Stitch, Risky Business, a Storm Trooper, Batman, Captain America… and some others I can’t remembers.
Target was the big hit this year. 4 of us were wearing their PJs as costumes. I was the leopard. I was sold when I saw it came with mittens. The downside is that it is SO hot here I couldn’t keep them on.
After watching both the Cubs and FSU lose, someone decided we should just play our own games.
I really don’t know how this happened, but a folding table was set up in the front yard and flip cup was played until the wee hours of the morning. I’m still not sure how the cops weren’t called…
See? Halloween is WAY more fun as an adult! 😉
Happy Halloween!
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I went to bed at 3 am and slept until 1 pm for the first time in years!
Have you ever played flip cup? I’m terrible at it!
Did dress up for Halloween?
Your spread is ADORABLE- so creative, Laura! No dressing up for me this year but I will be having my share of chocolate…obv!!!
Thank you! It was a lot of fun. 🙂
HAHAHA – so great!! We have a fantastic neighborhood for the kids and adults. There will be beverage carts amongst the children and plenty of pre and after parties to attend 🙂 I’m sure none will end with flip cup but… So much deliciousness too – I think I have to make those apple things…
I’m so jealous of these beverage carts. I need to start that trend here. Never mind that there aren’t any kids around…
I love it, and I am glad that the sangria tasting was successful. Target definitely was the winner with costumes this year, and onesies (with pockets, natch) all day every day! The unicorn wasn’t too warm, so I actually was a little sad that I went the happy version rather than the badass version, which would have included a leather jacket.
That unicorn onesie was epic. I wish they’d had it at my Target! The leather jacket would have been awesome too… next year!
I saw your instastories and thought it looked like a great party. I’m impressed with your theme creativity with the snacks- so clever and delicious!
I gotta say, impromptu parties can be the bestest! Sounds and looks like yours was a rip roaring success! I’m not a fan of candy corn either though candy corn Oreos and candy corn cheese trays would be the exception!
I haven’t tried the candy corn Oreos… now I’m tempted! I bet those would be good in my blondies too. Hmmmm…
Being an adult is the best on Halloween I love candy but I really love adult beverages. There is nothing like enjoying an adult beverage in a fun costume. I love those peanut butter apples, they came out great. The Mummies in a blanket are precious Laura and they look delectable. I was recently introduced to flip cup at a baseball game and now I’m hooked. It’s fun and exciting and pressure filled.
I’m with you! The beverages are the best part… they make the costumes even more entertaining. 😉
I would like some of your candy corn and the apple cider sangria please.
Also go Tribe!!
Go Cubs, Go!
Important question: your thoughts on carmel corn? Kettle corn is as sweet as I’ll get with popcorn so I passed on the pumpkin spice popcorn.
I pass on caramel corn. I t’s too sticky for me… I have a thing against stuff that sticks on my teeth. The Pumpkin was sweet, but it still had a salty element and wasn’t sticky so I liked it.
This is great! Love the costume, and you did great with your party snacks! I agree that Halloween is for adults; my mom and stepdad even dressed up and had a party! Happy Halloween! 🙂
I’m impressed with your last minute creativity! I’d have called for take out haha. Good job on the sleep in. I’m sick at the mo and have slept for 64 of the last 96 hours. I think I’m dying.
Are you better yet?! That’s when I call in take out – I am a lazy sick person.
Looks like you had so much fun!!! Those mummy dogs are so cute:)
The candy corn cheese is fun! This is the first year that my kids are too old to dress up and I am kind of sad. I need to throw my own party next year
That is sad! I think I dressed up every year in grade school, but we stopped going Trick-or-Treating by freshman year. Plus, I had little sisters and could just eat their candy. 😉
Your party sounds so fun! I love the apple teeth – such a cute idea! I’m currently getting up every 2.5 seconds to give trick-or-treaters candy… my neighborhood has so many kids! T-20 minutes until I run out of candy and turn off all of my lights….
I’m so jealous! We have a giant bowl of Reeses becasue we have ZERO trick-or-treaters. I was hoping for at least a couple!
Killer spread – those little mummy dogs are adorable and the Oreo blondies sound amazing.