We all know how much children hate to eat their greens, especially brussel sprouts. So this little treat is sure to trick them. Just imagine their little faces when they bite down on these festive goodies! Ad remember, he who laughs last, laughs longest.
All you will need is a bag of brussel sprouts, some milk chocolate cooking chocolate, some greaseproof paper and some Hundreds and Thousands to decorate (Optional)
First take the brussel sprouts and prepare them as if you were going to cook them by taking off all the outer leaves. Give them a wash and pat them dry. If they are wet the chocolate won't cover properly.
Now take the chocolate and break up into chunks and put them in a microwavable bowl and microwave for 1 minute. Take out and stir. Return back to the microwave for 30 seconds if needed. Be careful not to microwave too much because it burn the chocolate and spoils it.
If you don't have a microwave, don't worry. Break the chocolate up into a heat proof bowl and stand in a saucepan of boiling water on the hob. You need to make sure that the pan doesn't boil dry, and that no water splashes out of the pan and into your chocolate, else it will spoil. Remember to keep stirring your chocolate.
When the chocolate is melted, add the brussel sprouts and give them a good mix to ensure that all the brussel sprouts are evenly covered and no green leaves are showing.
Then carefully lift each brussel sprout out with a spoon and leave it on a sheet of greaseproof paper. When you have all the chocolate covered brussel sprouts out of the mixture, use a tea spoon to drizzle chocolate over each brussel to ensure coverage and use up the left over melted chocolate.
If you would like to decorate the brussel sprouts sprinkle some Hundreds and Thousands over them whilst the chocolate is still warm. They will stay in place when the chocolate sets.
Place the chocolate treats in the fridge to harden for about 30 minutes. Divide into little goodie bags ready for the Halloween trick or treaters, wont they be surprised? Please do expect to have your garden covered in half bitten chocolate covered brussel sprouts, however, that all adds to the amusement!
Halloween Trick Or Treaters
Halloween is a fun holiday celebrated on the night of October 31st. Children will dress in their favorite costumes and go trick-or-treating for candies. These activities can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which was a celebration of the end of the harvest season. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31st, the boundary between the alive and the dead disappeared, and the dead became dangerous to the living by causing problems such as sickness or damaged crops. Costumes and masks were worn at the festival to mimic the evil spirits to placate them. Because of the origin of this holiday, traditional characters for Halloween celebratons include ghosts, witches, vampires, bats, black cats, goblins, skeletons, and pumpkin-man. Halloween gifts often include one of these characters. This article provides some gift ideas for your trick or treaters.
1. Jack-O-Lantern gift basket:
Jack-O-Lantern is the symbol of Halloween. Hence most Halloween gift basket have a Jack-O-Lantern pail filled with treats and games. One popular gift basket is filled with candy corn (popular Halloween candy), Reese's, M & M's, gummy worms, caramel corn, pumpkin carving kit for making Jack-O-Lantern, flash light for safety during trick-or-treating. and a plush black cat dressed as a witch, This gift is a must have for Halloween.
2. Boo Gift Box:
Gather all your neighborhood witches for a fun-filled night with yummy treats in this gift box. Delivered by Witches Poos favorite black cats, these scrumptious Halloween favorites include Witchie Poos black cats pops, candy corn, Witchie Poos poison popcorn ball, M & M's, mini Reeses peanut butter pumpkin, Nerds candies, sweet tart candies, buttery microwave popcorn. This gift box ensures a fun-filled night for neighborhood kids.
3. Candy Bouquet:
You can indulge your globlins with a Halloween candy bouquet while they listen to scary ghost stories. This gift box contains fruit flavored Halloween shaped marshmellows, M & M's, mini Hershey chocolate bars, mini Butterfinger bars, mini Reese peanut butter pumpkins, swirl pops, and a happy Jack pumpkins with Halloween pops, friendly ghosts chocolate cream lolipops, and Happy Halloween pick.
4. Candy Cake:
This candy cake is a ghastly collection of candy pumpkins, chocolate fudge filled ghosts, Twix bars, Reese's Halloween pumpkins, Halloween miniature chocolates, ghost peeps, candy corn filled coffin, and miniature Hershey's candy bars.
5. Hexes and Potion Gift Box:
Every little witch dreams of creating hexes and potions. Fulfill their wish with this Potions & Hexes Gift Box. Inside the black gloss gift box are microwave popcorn, potions bottle with nerds, miniature Hershey bars, Reese's peanut butter cup, 2 bags of fun shapes Jacks & Bats pretzels, marshmallow ghosts, halloween candy corn, microwave popcorn, and popcorn ball.
6. Care Package:
For young adults away from home in the military or in college, you probably want to send them a care package. This care package in a black gloss gift box.with a 14" plush cat in a pumpkin outfit delivers lots of all-American favorite Halloween treats (Trick or Treat bag filled with candy corn, Hershey's chocolate ghosts, microwave butter popcorn, Reese's pieces, peanut M & M's, Reese's peanut butter filled pumpkin, and foil wrapped candies). Send the Halloween Care Package to those you care about!
7. The Singing Count:
For your little globlin, delight them with a friendly little plush Count that sings the Monster Mash and groves down to the classic tune. This gift is appropriate for young children.
8. Halloween Trio Candle Set:
This candles set consists of an owl, a witch, and a Jack-O-Lantern, each stand on a black metal plate. This gift will bring a festive glow to your spooky decorating theme. You can also give them as party favors or hostess gifts. They are the perfect addition to any collection. The candles have a forest musk fragrance.
9. Boo Activity Bag:
Halloween is about fun activities. Send all the ghouls and goblins in your clan this fun filled activity and treats gift bag. This fun fabric bag carries hand-held brain twister games, Squishy fun ball, relaxable smiley face ball, creepy crawlers gummi candies, Halloween bats and pumpkins pretzels, candy corn, chocolate bars, marshmallow ghost peeps, and more. It is a great for tweens and the "Big Kids"
In summary, Halloween is a holiday for fun activities and candy treats. Send a gift basket, candy bouquet, care package, gift box, or activity bag to your favorite trick-or-treaters. They will always remember the fun and love that you provide.
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