Fun Fall Tasty Treat – Salted Caramel Marshmallow Acorns

Salted Caramel Acorns
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Looking for a fun and delicious tasty treat idea for Fall? Salted caramel marshmallow acorns are very easy to make and a fun way to involved kiddos in the kitchen!

There are just a few ingredients required, and they are no-bake! They only take about 40 minutes start to finish, and most of that time is prep work.

These treats make for cute decorations too – for parties, bake sales, or even your Thanksgiving dinner table. Just fill a mason jar with candy (like m-n-m’s and insert them like in the photo above!

Also perfect for giving as little thank you gifts for teachers or just a friendly “hello” to a neighbor.

You can check out the complete recipe for Salted Caramel Marshmallow Acorns along with step-by-step instructions and more photos over on DancingThruTheRain.com!

Yummy Fall Sweet Treat – Chocolate Covered Apple Slices!

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It’s the start of fall, which means apples are in abundance. Chocolate covered apple slices on a stick are such a tasty way to eat them!

Not only are they super easy to make, kids will have fun creating their own sweet treat they can adjust to their own tastes too!

Decorate with all kinds of toppings including mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts, mini m&ms, there are so many possibilities. Or, keep them simple with just chocolate and maybe a little caramel.

They look so festive when finished – so these would also be fun to make at a kids fall Birthday party! Just keep in mind the more you make, the more chocolate you will need, as that is the “topping” that disappears the quickest.

There’s just a few ingredients needed, and these decadent, family pleasing apple slices are wonderful for portion control too.

These would make for a fun activity at Thanksgiving for kids who aren’t a fan of pies too! Easy and yummy, it’s the perfect recipe for fall.

You can check out the complete recipe for these easy to make chocolate covered apple slices along with complete instructions and more photos over on SheSaved!

Easy Caramel Poke Cake with Toffee Bits & Whipped Topping

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Poke cakes are so easy to make, and this one is no exception! As summer transitions into fall, this is a perfect dessert to make. This caramel poke cake is sure to be a hit too.

There’s just a few ingredients needed, and the decadent caramel is just the right amount of sweetness. This cake is a family pleasing dessert too!

Whether you need something in a hurry or are planning ahead, this is such an easy sweet treat to make. Once the whipped topping is put on, the addition of toffee bits and swirl of extra caramel makes for an impressive presentation.

While it is super easy to make, you will want to allow time for this dessert to chill. So be sure to plan ahead so that it has at least 4 hours to hang out in the fridge to make it perfect for serving.

And, this would also make for a GREAT dessert at Thanksgiving for any non-pie fans out there. It’s such a yummy alternative, and you can always make it the night before!

You can check out the complete recipe for this easy-to-make caramel poke cake with toffee bits along with complete instructions and more photos over on SheSaved!

Fun (but Gross!) Edible Dirty Q-Tip Treat Idea Perfect for Halloween

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Do you love Halloween? It’s not too early to start planning for a party or just to have some fun edible stuff for the family! Creative gross Halloween treats delight kids AND adults, and the grosser – the better!

Kids love fun and GROSS stuff especially at Halloween, and these treats resembling dirty q-tips are just the ticket! Even better, there are only a few ingredients needed, and an empty cotton swab box makes for a realistic display.

They are very easy to make, and quite honestly I am not sure if the fun is in watching people’s faces when they see them, OR in watching them being consumed! Keep in mind the “waxier” the “cotton swabs” are, the more disgusting they look.

Even if you aren’t planning a party or get-together, or not participating in Trick-or-Treating this year, consider making these treats anyway. They are sure to elicit some cries of EWWW and some laughter too!

You can check out the complete instructions for making these fun and gross dirty q-tips Halloween snacks along with more photos over on SheSaved! Plus, if you scroll down her post, there are other great (and sometimes scary or disgusting) additional Halloween treat ideas.

Recipe for Easy, Decadent Homemade Snickers Snack Cups

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Have a sweet tooth (or two)?  If you are a fan of Snickers Candy Bars, there’s a way to make a homemade Snickers snack cups to satisfy your craving!

There’s just a few ingredients needed, and take about 15 minutes total to make. Then, just let them set up or pop in the fridge. You can also freeze them for a take along sweet treat OR to chop up and put over ice cream, yum!

Even better, you can adjust the recipe slightly based on preference. For example, you can double up on peanuts! Or top off with some flaky sea salt. These sweet treats also make for nice little gifts for teachers or neighbors.

You can check out the complete recipe for Homemade Snickers Snack Cups along with complete instructions and more photos over on SheSaved!