Spooky Sweets & Cannabis Treats: A Halloween Culinary Adventure

As the leaves begin to fall and the air turns crisp, many are wrapping up a bountiful season of cannabis harvests. The autumn season not only brings the thrill of Halloween but also the perfect occasion for Halloween craft food. For those who find themselves with an abundance of shake or scrap cannabis post-harvest, crafting infused treats and Halloween party food can be a delightful way to make the most of every bit of your plant. Whether you're looking for easy Halloween treats or scary Halloween food, this blog will guide you through the top 10 sweet Halloween edible recipes. From weed chocolate delights to gummy bear edibles, let's dive into the world of creepy, canna-infused treats and make this Halloween unforgettable with some unique Halloween food ideas!

Terminology and Resources

• Cannabutter: A type of butter infused with cannabis. Learn how to make it with this beginner's guide to making weed butter.

• Cannabis Milk: Milk that has been infused with cannabis. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make cannamilk.

• Tincture: A liquid cannabis extract often made with alcohol or glycerin. Learn more about cooking with tinctures.

• Decarboxylation: The process of heating cannabis to activate the THC or CBD, making it more potent when ingested. Understand the science and steps behind decarboxylation.

• THC Dosage: It's crucial to dose THC properly in edibles to ensure a pleasant experience. Use this THC dosage calculator to help gauge the potency of your creations.

• Edibles vs. Other Forms: Understand the difference in how edibles affect the body compared to other methods of consumption. Here's an article explaining how edibles hit versus other forms of taking weed.

Before diving into our spooky and delightful recipes, it's essential to note that these treats are intended for adults of legal consumption age in their respective regions. Cannabis-infused edibles can be potent, and their effects can vary from person to person. If you're new to edibles or unsure about your tolerance, always start with a smaller portion and wait to see how it affects you before consuming more. Remember, safety first!

Baked as a Witch Brownies

Dive into the mystical world of Halloween craft food with these enchanting brownies. Swirled with weed chocolate and green-tinted white chocolate, they're the epitome of Halloween treat ideas. Perfect for a Halloween party, these infused treats cast a spell on your taste buds.

Servings: 12-16 brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 box of your favorite brownie mix (or your homemade brownie recipe)
• 2 cups of white chocolate chips
• Green food coloring
• 1/2 cup of cannabutter (melted)
• Other ingredients as required by the brownie mix (e.g., eggs, water)

Items Needed:

• Mixing bowl
• Baking pan (preferably 9x13 inches for the mentioned serving size)
• Parchment paper
• Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
• Spoon or spatula
• Toothpick (for testing doneness)

Steps:

1. Preheat the Oven: Follow the temperature guidelines provided by your brownie mix or recipe. Line your 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the Brownie Mix: In a mixing bowl, combine the brownie mix, cannabutter, and other required ingredients. Mix until smooth.
3. Bake: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake according to the brownie mix or recipe's instructions. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few crumbs.
4. Prepare the Icing: While the brownies are baking, prepare the icing. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler. Once melted, add a few drops of green food coloring and mix until you achieve a vibrant green hue.
5. Ice the Brownies: Once the brownies are baked and have cooled slightly, spread the green-tinted white chocolate icing over the top.
6. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into squares. For the mentioned serving size, aim for 12-16 squares. Serve and enjoy!

Ghoulish Ganja Gummies

Step into the spirit of Halloween with these captivating weed gummies. Crafted into eerie shapes and infused with the essence of cannabis, they're the standout Halloween party snacks for adult festivities. Learn how to make weed gummies with a spooky twist!

Servings: Approximately 50 gummies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fruit juice (your choice, but clear juices like apple or white grape work best for color)
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons cannabis tincture (adjust based on desired potency)
• 3 tablespoons gelatin (unflavored)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• Food coloring (optional, based on desired color)
• Silicone gummy molds (Halloween shapes like bats, ghosts, etc.)

Items Needed:

• Saucepan
• Whisk
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Dropper or small funnel
• Silicone gummy molds

Steps:

1. Prepare the Molds: Ensure your silicone molds are clean and dry. Set them aside on a flat surface.
2. Heat the Mixture: In a saucepan, combine the fruit juice, water, and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
3. Add Gelatin: Slowly whisk in the gelatin, ensuring there are no lumps. Continue to heat the mixture until it's smooth and the gelatin is fully dissolved.
4. Add Cannabis Tincture: Remove the saucepan from heat. Allow it to cool slightly before adding the cannabis tincture. Whisk thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
5. Coloring (Optional): If you're using food coloring, add it now and mix until you achieve the desired color.
6. Fill the Molds: Using a dropper or small funnel, carefully fill the silicone molds with the gummy mixture.
7. Set: Place the filled molds in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until the gummies are set and firm.
8. Unmold and Store: Once set, carefully pop the gummies out of the molds. Store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes:

• If using cannabis tincture, be aware that the alcohol base may affect the taste of the gummies, and it may not mix as seamlessly as oil.
• If using cannabis oil, ensure it is well mixed with the other ingredients to avoid uneven distribution of potency in the gummies.

Spooky Sugar Cookies

Elevate your Halloween party food with these cookies. Infused with subtle notes of cannabis and adorned with haunting designs, they're not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight, making them a hit for any Halloween finger foods spread.

Servings: Approximately 24 cookies

Ingredients for the Cookies:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup cannabutter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
• 3 to 4 tablespoons buttermilk
• Sprinkles or colored sugar, for decorating

Ingredients for the Cannabis Icing:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons cannabutter, melted
• 2-3 tablespoons milk or water
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Items Needed:

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or hand whisk
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Baking sheets
• Rolling pin
• Halloween-themed cookie cutters (like ghosts, pumpkins, bats, etc.)
• Spatula
• Cooling rack

Steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, cannabutter, and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
4. Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters.
5. Decorate: Lightly brush the top of each cookie with some buttermilk. Sprinkle with colored sugar or sprinkles.
6. Bake: Place cookies at least 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Let stand on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
7. Prepare the Cannabis Icing: In a bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, melted cannabutter, vanilla extract, and milk/water until smooth. If you want colored icing, divide the icing into separate bowls and mix in food coloring.
8. Decorate with Icing: Once the cookies have completely cooled, spread or drizzle the cannabis icing over them. Add additional decorations if desired.

Notes:

• If the icing becomes too thick, add a little more milk or water to achieve the desired consistency.

Cannabis Caramel Apples

Revisit a classic fall treat with a twist. These apples, dripping in cannabis-infused food goodness, combine the crispness of fresh apples with the rich, buttery flavor of cannabis-infused caramel. A sophisticated Halloween appetizer for adult gatherings.

Servings: 8 caramel apples

Ingredients for the Caramel Coating:

• 1 cup cannabutter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients for the Apples:

• 8 medium-sized tart apples (like Granny Smith)
• 8 wooden sticks or skewers
• Optional toppings: chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or shredded coconut

Items Needed:

• Saucepan
• Candy thermometer
• Mixing spoon
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper or buttered aluminum foil
• Wooden sticks or skewers

Steps:

1. Prepare Apples: Wash and dry the apples thoroughly. Remove the stems and insert a wooden stick or skewer into the top of each apple.
2. Make the Caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the cannabutter. Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk. Cook and stir continuously until the mixture reaches 248°F (120°C) on a candy thermometer. This is the "firm-ball" stage. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Dip the Apples: Allow the caramel to cool for a couple of minutes. Then, dip each apple into the caramel, ensuring it's generously coated. If you're adding toppings, roll the caramel-coated apple in your chosen toppings while the caramel is still warm and sticky.
4. Set: Place the coated apples on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or buttered aluminum foil. Allow them to set and cool completely, which might take an hour or more.
5. Serve and Enjoy: Once set, the apples can be enjoyed immediately or stored in the refrigerator for later consumption.

Halloween Decorations:

• Mummy Apples: After dipping in caramel, drizzle melted white chocolate over the apples in a crisscross pattern to resemble mummy wraps. Place two edible googly eyes on the apple while the chocolate is still wet.
• Spider Web Apples: Use melted dark chocolate to create a spider web design on the caramel-coated apples. Start from the center and draw lines outward, then connect them with curved lines.
• Worm-Infested Apples: After dipping in caramel, press gummy worms onto the apple, allowing some to drape down.
• Spooky Faces: Use the melted dark chocolate to draw spooky faces on the apples.
• Dirt Base Apples: After dipping in caramel, roll the base of the apple in crushed chocolate cookies to resemble dirt.

Notes:

• If the caramel becomes too thick or starts to set in the pan, you can gently reheat it on low while stirring continuously.

Mummy Rice Krispie Munchies

A playful twist on a beloved classic, these treats are both delightful to look at and devour. Infused with cannabis and draped in white chocolate, they're a whimsical Halloween party appetizer that's sure to be a hit.

Servings: Makes about 24 squares, depending on the size you cut them.

Ingredients for the Rice Krispie Treats:

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 3 tablespoons cannabutter
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) marshmallows

Ingredients for the Mummy Decoration:

• White chocolate or white candy melts, melted
• Edible googly eyes
• Optional: Dark chocolate or black candy melts for added details

Equipment:

• 9x13-inch baking pan
• Parchment paper
• Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler for melting chocolate
• Small plastic bag or piping bag

Steps:

1. Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Melt Marshmallows and Cannabutter: In a large saucepan, melt the cannabutter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
3. Add Rice Krispies: Gradually add Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture, stirring until well coated.
4. Press into Pan: Using a buttered spatula or wax paper, press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Allow to cool completely.
5. Cut into Squares: Once cooled, cut the Rice Krispie treats into squares.
6. Decorate as Mummies:
1. Melt the white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals or use a double boiler.
2. Transfer the melted chocolate to a plastic bag, snip a small corner, and drizzle over the Rice Krispie treats in a zigzag pattern to resemble mummy wraps.
3. While the chocolate is still wet, place two edible googly eyes on each treat.
4. Optional: Use melted dark chocolate or black candy melts to add a mouth or other details.
7. Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate to set completely before serving.

Red-Eyed Monster Truffles

Dive into a world of scary Halloween food with these truffles. Infused with cannabis and coated in a shimmering shell, these bite-sized infused edibles tantalize the taste buds and add a touch of eerie elegance to any Halloween spread.

Serving Size: Makes about 20-25 truffles

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cannabis-infused chocolate (melted)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon cannabutter
• White candy melts or white chocolate
• Assorted food coloring (for tinting)
• Candy eyes (available at baking or craft stores)
• Optional: flavored extracts (like mint or orange) for added taste

Items Needed:

• Mixing bowl
• Saucepan
• Spoon or spatula
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper
• Microwave-safe bowls or double boiler

Steps:

1. Prepare Ganache: In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it's just about to boil. Pour the hot cream over the melted cannabis-infused chocolate in a mixing bowl. Add the cannabutter (and flavored extract if using) and stir until smooth and well combined. This mixture is called ganache.
2. Chill: Allow the ganache to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, place it in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours or until it's firm enough to shape.
3. Shape Truffles: Using a spoon or your hands, shape the chilled ganache into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Melt White Chocolate: In microwave-safe bowls, melt the white candy melts or white chocolate. If you want different colors, divide the melted chocolate into separate bowls and mix in food coloring.
5. Dip and Decorate: Dip each ganache ball into the melted white chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated. Place them back on the parchment paper. While the coating is still wet, place a candy eye on each truffle.
6. Set: Allow the truffles to set completely, either at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
7. Serve and Enjoy: Once set, the Red-Eyed Monster Truffles are ready to be devoured!

Vamp-Higher Bite Red Velvet Cupcakes

Sink your teeth into these delectable cupcakes. Infused with cannabis and bursting with rich flavors, they're topped with a creamy frosting and a surprise raspberry filling, reminiscent of a vampire's bite. They're the perfect blend of Halloween food ideas and cannabis infusion.

Serving Size: Makes 12 cupcakes

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons red food coloring
• 1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cannabutter, melted
• 1 cup raspberry jam (for filling)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 pound cream cheese, softened
• 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup cannabutter, melted

Items Needed:

• Muffin tin
• Cupcake liners
• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer or hand whisk
• Oven
• Piping bag or a small spoon (for filling)

Steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, vanilla extract, and melted cannabutter. Mix until smooth.
4. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
5. Fill and Bake: Pour the batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
6. Prepare the Filling: Once the cupcakes have cooled, use a small knife or a cupcake corer to remove a small section from the center of each cupcake. Fill each hole with raspberry jam.
7. Prepare Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and melted cannabutter, beating until smooth and creamy.
8. Frost Cupcakes: Frost the filled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting.
9. Serve and Enjoy: Your Vamp-Higher Bite Red Velvet Cupcakes with Raspberry Jam Filling are ready to be savored!

Stoned-Cold Graveyard Pudding Cups

Dive into a dessert that's as eerie as it is delicious. Layered with rich cannabis-infused chocolate pudding and crumbled cookies, these cups capture the essence of a moonlit graveyard, making them a standout in easy Halloween treats.

Serving Size: Makes 8 pudding cups

Ingredients:

• 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding mix
• 2 cups cannabis milk
• 15 chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos), crushed
• Gummy worms or other Halloween-themed gummy candies
• 8 rectangular chocolate cookies (for tombstones)
• Edible gel pens or icing to write on the chocolate cookies

Steps:

1. Prepare Pudding Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the instant chocolate pudding mix and cannabis milk until smooth and well-combined. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes to thicken.
2. Crush Cookies: In a separate bowl, crush the chocolate sandwich cookies until they resemble coarse dirt. This will be the "soil" for our graveyard.
3. Layer "Dirt": Spoon a layer of the crushed cookies into the bottom of each serving cup. This will act as the first layer of "dirt".
4. Add Pudding: Pour the chocolate pudding made with cannabis milk over the cookie layer, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
5. Top with More "Dirt": Add another layer of crushed cookies on top of the pudding.
6. Decorate with Gummies: Decorate each cup with gummy worms or other Halloween-themed gummy candies, pushing them slightly into the "dirt" so they appear to be emerging from the ground.
7. Add Tombstones: Use the edible gel pens or icing to write spooky words or names on the rectangular chocolate cookies, such as "RIP", "BOO", or other fun epitaphs. Place a cookie tombstone into each pudding cup.
8. Chill: Chill the pudding cups in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
9. Serve: Serve and enjoy your spooky, cannabis-infused graveyard treat!

Green Goo Potcorn

Unearth a snack that's as haunting as it is flavorful. Coated in a vibrant green cannabis-infused caramel sauce and mixed with spooky gummies, this popcorn is a visually striking and scrumptious treat that captures the essence of Halloween craft food.

Serving Size: Makes about 8 servings

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup popcorn kernels
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons cannabutter
• 1/4 cup green candy melts or green-tinted white chocolate
• Salt, to taste
• Optional: Halloween-themed sprinkles or edible glitter for added effect

Steps:

1. Heat Coconut Oil: In a large pot or saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. To test if the oil is hot enough, drop in a couple of popcorn kernels. Once they pop, the oil is ready.
2. Pop the Corn: Add the rest of the popcorn kernels to the pot, covering it with a lid. Shake the pot occasionally to ensure even popping and to prevent the kernels from burning. Once the popping slows down significantly, remove the pot from heat.
3. Add Cannabutter: Melt the cannabutter in a small saucepan or in the microwave. Drizzle the melted cannabutter over the popped popcorn, tossing to ensure even coating.
4. Melt Green Candy: In a separate bowl, melt the green candy melts or green-tinted white chocolate. You can do this in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between, or using a double boiler.
5. Drizzle and Decorate: Drizzle the melted green candy over the popcorn, ensuring an even distribution. If you're using Halloween-themed sprinkles or edible glitter, sprinkle them over the popcorn while the candy melt is still wet.
6. Spread and Cool: Spread the popcorn on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, allowing it to cool and the candy melt to harden.
7. Serve: Once cooled, break the popcorn into clusters, and it's ready to serve!

Pumpkin Pot Pie with a Cannabutter Crust

Embrace the flavors of fall with this delectable pot pie. Infused with cannabis in both the filling and the crust, this dessert offers a delightful twist on the traditional pot pie, making it a must-have in your repertoire of recipes with cannabutter.

Serving Size: Makes 8 servings

Ingredients for the Crust:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cannabutter, chilled and diced
• 3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

Ingredients for the Filling:

• 2 cups pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs

Steps:

1. Prepare the Crust Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the chilled cannabutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Add Ice Water: Gradually add ice water, a tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork until the dough holds together.
3. Shape and Chill: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Mix well. Beat in the evaporated milk and eggs until smooth.
5. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
6. Roll Out the Dough: Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to fit your pie dish. Transfer the dough to the dish, pressing it gently against the bottom and sides.
7. Pour in the Filling: Pour the pumpkin filling into the crust.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
9. Cool and Set: Allow the pie to cool on a wire rack for 2 hours to let the filling set.

Concluding Our Cannabis Culinary Adventure

We've embarked on a delightful culinary journey together, exploring everything from how to make weed gummies to perfecting the cannabis chocolate recipe. Now, it's your turn to shine! As you whip up these tantalizing Halloween treats, we'd love to see your masterpieces. Whether you've added a personal twist using recipes with weed butter or followed our edible recipes to the tee, your creations deserve the spotlight.

Safety and enjoyment should always go hand in hand, especially when it comes to infused edibles. As you embark on your culinary cannabis journey, here are some essential reminders:

1. Proper Labeling: Always label your THC-infused snacks clearly. This ensures that everyone knows what they're consuming and can make informed choices.
2. Dose Responsibly: Start with a small dosage of edibles, especially if you're new. Remember, it's easier to consume more later than to deal with an overwhelming experience.
3. Keep Out of Reach of Children: Store your Halloween party snacks in a safe place, away from children and pets. Consider using child-proof containers for added safety.
4. Wait Before Consuming More: Understand how long do edibles last in your system. The effects can take longer to kick in compared to smoking or vaping. It's recommended to wait at least an hour or two before deciding to consume more.
5. Stay Informed: Be aware of local laws and regulations regarding the consumption and possession of cannabis products. And if you're crafting your own, familiarize yourself with processes like how to decarb weed for the best results.