Best 3 Halloween Carrot Fingers Recipes
It's that spooky time of the year again! Halloween is upon us, and parties and gatherings are being planned. Is your menu ready? From creepy treats to finger foods, there are plenty of Halloween-themed recipes to choose from. Among the most popular are carrot fingers, a fun and easy way to get your kids excited about eating their veggies. These carrot fingers are not only delicious but also a great way to make your Halloween party more festive. With their blood-red "blood" and fingernail "almonds," these carrot fingers are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. So, grab your carrots and get ready to make some creepy and delicious Halloween carrot fingers!
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
HALLOWEEN CARROT FINGERS
Healthy and spooky at the same time! Put the cream cheese dip into a black bowl . Serve with baby carrots and crackers. I'll have to post a picture soon.Creep out the kids!
Provided by littlemafia
Categories Halloween
Time 15m
Yield 5 fingers, 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Fill a serving bowl with the cream cheese dip.
- Wash and peel 4 long carrots for fingers and 1 medium carrot for a thumb.
- With a paring knife (a parent's job), cut a flat, shallow notch in the tip of each carrot.
- Then use a dab of dip or softened cream cheese to glue a sliced-almond fingernail atop each notch.
- Stick the fingers in the dip and serve with baby carrotsor crackers for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 33, Fat 0.3, Sodium 52.6, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 0.8
CARROT FINGERS AND RANCH DRESSING
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place a bit of cream cheese on the end of a baby carrot and place an almond slice face down on top. The almond should look like a fingernail on the carrot "finger". Repeat until all carrots are finished.
- Pour dressing in a bowl and stand a few carrot fingers upright in the bowl. Place the bowl on a platter and lay the remaining carrot fingers around the bowl.
HALLOWEEN FINGER COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and sugar together using an electric mixer until fluffy. Blend in vanilla extract and salt. Mix in flour and ground pecans. Shape about 1 tablespoon of dough into a finger, about 3 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. Repeat with remaining dough to form about 50 fingers total.
- Place fingers 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet; they will expand a little while baking. Stick an almond 'nail' onto the end of each finger. Lightly score some 'knuckles' into the centers using a knife.
- Bake in the preheated oven until set and very lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 9.8 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 23.9 mg, Sugar 1.9 g
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: Select long, straight carrots with no blemishes or cracks. This will make them easier to cut into finger shapes.
- Use a sharp knife: A sharp knife will help you make clean, even cuts. If your knife is dull, it will tear the carrots and make them look messy.
- Be careful when cutting the carrots: Use a cutting board and hold the carrot steady with one hand while you cut with the other. Be careful not to cut yourself.
- Make the carrot fingers different sizes: This will make them look more realistic. You can also use a vegetable peeler to create different textures on the carrot fingers.
- Add some blood: You can use ketchup, red food coloring, or even beet juice to add some blood to the carrot fingers. This will make them look even more realistic.
- Get creative with the presentation: You can serve the carrot fingers on a platter with some fake blood, or you can stick them in a bowl of popcorn. You can also use them to decorate a Halloween party.
Conclusion:
Carrot fingers are a fun and easy Halloween snack that is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. They are healthy, delicious, and easy to make. So, next time you are looking for a Halloween snack, give carrot fingers a try. You won't be disappointed!
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