10 Kid-Friendly Halloween Bakes

Everyone knows that one of the best parts of Halloween, aside from the sweet costumes and scary movies, is the chance to snack on yummy treats. But while we too love our fill of store-bought candy, it’s the spooky baked goods we can’t get enough of. Neither can kids, especially the aspiring bakers featured on Kids Baking Championship: Halloween Special.

If you and your family tune in and are looking for some Halloween recipes for kids to bake up this weekend, here are some of our best recipes and Halloween treats for kids and adults alike.

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Tsunami Cake

Halloween Baking Championship judge Carla Hall has been known to make a scary cake or two while in the kitchen. And this bloody delightful cake is no exception. The oozing chocolate is a brilliant use of sugar, and if you top this one with a toy hatchet or other creepy prop you can really take it to that next level.

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Treasure Map Cookies

Kids love quests, puzzles and really anything that makes food a game, which is why we love these clever treasure map cookies. Customize them for your own activities or decorate them as recommended, and watch kids dig in while putting their own imaginations to work.

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Six Halloween-themed decorated donuts on a pan sheet

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Candy-Coated Donut Characters

If you have young bakers, there’s nothing wrong with skipping a step and using store-bought donuts to create these cute characters. But you could certainly bake or fry your own donuts, too. Candy melts, fondant, nuts and other candies are great to decorate with, but you could also use fresh fruit or store-bought icing to concoct your characters too.

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