Ever say to yourself that perhaps you should make your own halloween snacks ? That identical thought has occurred to many people. Some have done it. Some got intimidated by the great unknowns and not got started.
Wait a moment! Are those really valid reasons? Did they actually examine the positive side? The negatives were covered very well, but why not consider the positives? Before we let the negatives rule, the positives deserve a fair hearing. There are actually 5 reasons why one should make your own halloween snacks that should maybe be examined.
First, while lollies are nice there’s nothing like giving other people a taste of your own creations. O.K., I can go along with your objection that It may be difficult and time consuming. I agree that that is a quite valid objection, but please consider, some halloween recipes are very easy to make. Things such as home made roasted pumpkin seeds are ideal. Furthermore, consider that roasted pumpkin seeds are using ingredients that you will have plenty of on hand if you are carving your own pumpkins.
Second, you can get others involved. The primary reason behind that would be it’s a great way to bring people or famillies together. And also you can learn how to make some tasty snacks for the rest of the year too, not just halloween.
Third, you can make some tasty desserts such as the pumpkin pie. And also it’s not just for thanksgiving. You can create some wonderful pumpkin pies for halloween too!
Fourth, it doesn’t have to be difficult. How about some chocolate coated marshmallows on lollipop sticks?
And Fifth, you know whatever you make is going to be fresh. And of course you can be the first to taste test everything!
Within all the above info lies a first rate list of reasons in favor of making your own halloween snacks. What do You think?
Just think it over. Maybe, just maybe, you really, in all seriousness, should make your own halloween snacks.
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Ingredients:
2 cups sugar
1 cup water
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon extract
3 or 5 drops liquid red food color
You’ll also need: candy thermometer, heart-shaped lollipop molds, 4 to 6-in lollipop sticks (depending on size of molds)
1. Lightly grease molds with cooking spray; wipe with a paper towel to remove any pools of oil so molds are evenly coated. Set lollipop sticks into position.
2. Combine sugar, water and corn syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir with a rubber spatula to blend. Bring mixture to a boil
3. Attach candy thermometer to saucepan; boil syrup, without stirring, just until it reaches 300F or hard-crack stage. Remove from heat; working quickly, transfer mixture to a 1-qt glass measure. Add extract and food color; gently stir with a spoon to blend. Carefully pour into prepared molds, making sure the sticks are covered with mixture. Cool completely in molds before removing lollipops.
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