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Halloween Graveyard Snack Mix Board (Easy Kids’ Recipe)

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A fun, no-bake Halloween snack board where kids can build their own edible graveyard with pretzel fences, chocolate tombstones, and marshmallow ghosts. Perfect for parties or a spooky movie night.

Ingredients

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  • 1 bag (8 ounces) pretzel sticks
  • 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
  • 1 tube green or black frosting
  • 1 cup white chocolate melts or white candy coating
  • 1 bag mini marshmallows
  • 1 tube black decorating gel
  • 4 to 6 individual chocolate pudding cups
  • 1 small bag gummy worms
  • 1 small bag pumpkin-shaped candy corn or candy pumpkins
  • ½ cup chocolate chips or mini chocolate eggs
  • Green-tinted coconut flakes (optional)
  • Pretzel bats or spiders (optional)
  • Red fruit leather (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the tombstones first. Take about 10 to 12 chocolate sandwich cookies. Gently twist them apart so the cream filling is exposed on one side. Using a butter knife, scrape off the cream and set it aside in a small bowl. Place the cookie halves on a flat surface with the chocolate side facing up. Using the green or black frosting, pipe a small ‘RIP’ or a cross on each cookie. Set them aside to dry while you work on the ghosts.
  2. Melt the white chocolate. Pour the white chocolate melts into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. This usually takes about 60 to 90 seconds total. Be careful not to overheat it, or it will seize up and become lumpy. If that happens, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and stir—it usually fixes it.
  3. Dip the marshmallows. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take each mini marshmallow and dip the top half into the melted white chocolate. Let the excess drip off for a second, then place it on the parchment paper. Work quickly, because the chocolate sets fast. You want about 15 to 20 ghosts for a full board. Once all the marshmallows are dipped, use the black decorating gel to add two tiny eyes and a little mouth. Let them set completely, about 10 minutes at room temperature.
  4. Crush the cookies for dirt. Place the remaining chocolate sandwich cookies (the ones you didn’t use for tombstones) into a zip-top bag. Seal it, then use a rolling pin to crush them into fine crumbs. You want a mix of fine dirt and a few bigger chunks for texture. If you have a food processor, pulse them a few times instead. Dump the crumbs into a small bowl and set aside.
  5. Assemble the pudding cups. Open the chocolate pudding cups and spoon the pudding into small serving bowls or directly onto the board if you prefer a more rustic look. Spread it out evenly to create a flat ‘ground’ surface. If you are using a large board, you can pour all the pudding into one big pile and spread it around.
  6. Create the graveyard scene. Sprinkle the crushed cookie crumbs over the pudding to look like dirt. You want a thick, even layer that hides the pudding completely. Press down gently so the crumbs stick to the pudding. Now, arrange the tombstones in a small cluster or a line—whatever looks spookiest to you. Push the bottom edge of each cookie into the dirt so they stand upright.
  7. Add the ghosts and fence. Place the white chocolate ghosts around the tombstones. Some can be half-buried in the dirt for a spooky effect. Then, take the pretzel sticks and break a few in half to create shorter fence posts. Arrange the pretzels in a rectangle or a zigzag pattern around the graveyard. Press them into the dirt slightly so they stay standing.
  8. Scatter the extras. Sprinkle the gummy worms around so they look like they are crawling out of the graves. Add the candy pumpkins, chocolate chips, and any other decorations you have. If you are using green coconut grass, sprinkle it around the edges of the tombstones. Step back and admire your work—it should look like a tiny, edible Halloween scene.
  9. Serve immediately. Place the board in the center of the table and let the kids go to town. They will love rearranging the pieces and eating as they go. If you are making this ahead of time, keep the pretzels and marshmallows separate until just before serving to prevent them from getting soggy.

Notes

Don’t over-melt the white chocolate; microwave in short bursts. Let tombstones dry completely before placing in dirt. Crush cookies in batches to avoid bag splitting. Keep pretzels separate until serving to maintain crunch. Let kids help with messy parts for fun.

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