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A wonderful side effect of getting into baking and cooking is that, alongside all the delicious food you can eat, it’s also a fantastic outlet for some creativity. Every season, holiday and celebration, you can flex those artistic muscles and make something new.

We’ve gathered some fantastic, creative and spooky food ideas for your Halloween parties. We also got in touch with Josephine Casey from Sweetjosiebakes to learn more about cakes and pastries. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to comment your thoughts below.

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These Could Not Be Cuter

These Could Not Be Cuter

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    Our Halloween Party Charcuterie Board

    Our Halloween Party Charcuterie Board

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    My Colleagues Said My Zombie Fingers Were A Bit Too Lifelike, And I Take That As A Compliment

    My Colleagues Said My Zombie Fingers Were A Bit Too Lifelike, And I Take That As A Compliment

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    Bored Panda got in touch with Josephine Casey from Sweetjosiebakes, an expert baker, and she was kind enough to answer some questions. First, for all the amateur bakers out there, we wanted to hear what are the most common mistakes inexperienced bakers make?

    “Not using a scale while baking and relying solely on cups for measurements which is common in the US. However, when it comes to baking, particularly for beginners, precise measurements are essential. For instance, using cups for flour may seem convenient, but it can lead to inconsistencies.”

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    It’s Just A Bunch Of Hocus Pocus

    It’s Just A Bunch Of Hocus Pocus

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    Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O-Lantern Cookies

    Milk Chocolate Stuffed Jack-O-Lantern Cookies

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think I would like to try one and I like chocolate but there might be too much chocolate for me.

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    “If you were to scoop flour four times using a 1-cup measurement and then weigh it, you'd likely find that each scoop weighs a different amount. These discrepancies can result in improperly baked goods,” she shared.

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    My First Halloween Treat This Year - A Shattered Glass Cake

    My First Halloween Treat This Year - A Shattered Glass Cake

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    So for those who might be inspired to get into baking before the end of the season, we asked Josephine to share some tips for beginners. “It's important not to feel discouraged after a failed baking attempt. Mistakes are common, especially when you're new to baking, as it's a precise science.”

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    Deviled Eggs

    Deviled Eggs

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    All The Spooky Hand Pies I Made

    All The Spooky Hand Pies I Made

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    2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What defines a hand pie? I'm guessing it's a single portion pie, doesn't need cutting up. In any case, these are desperately cute

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    “Factors such as incorrect measurements, temperatures, or even the quality of the recipe can contribute to less than ideal results. Remember, practice truly does lead to improvement, even though it might sound cliché. So keep at it, and you'll see progress over time,” she shared with Bored Panda.

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    Halloween Appetizers

    Halloween Appetizers

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh so you first have to deconstruct it because the spiders are plastic. Still cute tho.

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    Halloween Treats

    Halloween Treats

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rice krispies and red velvet cake mix! I made these last year. Looks surprisingly realistic.

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    We also asked her to share her own baking fails. “Mistakes happen to everyone, regardless of experience. Just two weeks ago, I made a very silly mistake while building a large-scale cake intended to be tall and heavy. I forgot to add support to the cake, and it ended up crumbling down.”

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    There Was An Accident In The Kitchen Today

    There Was An Accident In The Kitchen Today

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, your macarons came out perfectly! Look at the foot (feet?) on those!

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    Halloween Rice Balls

    Halloween Rice Balls

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love these! I would never have the patience to make most of the things on this list, and many would be too sweet for me, but these rice balls are making my mouth water!

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    Gorgeously Spooky Bread Of The Dead, Made With A Delicious Homemade Squid Ink Flatbread Topped With Adorable Mushroom Skulls

    Gorgeously Spooky Bread Of The Dead, Made With A Delicious Homemade Squid Ink Flatbread Topped With Adorable Mushroom Skulls

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    “This kind of mishap is quite common when learning to bake, and even experienced bakers can encounter similar fails. Once again the important thing is to learn from the failure and continue on.” So if you want to see more of her work, check out her website or go and visit her Instagram account.

    #19

    Who Wants A Piece Of My Sweet Apple Pie?

    Who Wants A Piece Of My Sweet Apple Pie?

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Take that to the door with a big knife and offer trick-or-treaters a slice... Extra points if you're wearing an appropriate costume.

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    #22

    My Boo-Tiful Macarons From Yesterday's Halloween Celebration

    My Boo-Tiful Macarons From Yesterday's Halloween Celebration

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    Aragog The Spider For Halloween

    Aragog The Spider For Halloween

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    #25

    Halloween Hummus With Bat Crackers

    Halloween Hummus With Bat Crackers

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool presentation but I've always had a thing about eating any food that is colored like this. The Japanese have an awesome saying about food: "You first eat with your eyes." Amen to that.

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    Vegan Halloween Energy Balls

    Vegan Halloween Energy Balls

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    I Made A Cake For Halloween And Forgot To Share It, So I'm Sharing It With You Today

    I Made A Cake For Halloween And Forgot To Share It, So I'm Sharing It With You Today

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    Monster Chicken Sandwich

    Monster Chicken Sandwich

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    Spooky Wedding Cookies To Surprise My Friends

    Spooky Wedding Cookies To Surprise My Friends

    My friends love spooky things, and they're getting married this weekend, so I made them miniature sugar cookies with a few unconventional wedding guests to celebrate.

    I used a soft bristle brush to try to create movement in the little ghost's shrouds. The flowers, ties, and bouquets were done using a toothpick and a sugar scriber. And the color palette will match the bride and groom's florals.

    I call these my little "button" cookies, though they're about the size of a half dollar.

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    "Scare The Sheet Out Of You" Halloween Cake (Gingerbread Sheet Cake With Black Cocoa Frosting And Edible Eyes)

    "Scare The Sheet Out Of You" Halloween Cake (Gingerbread Sheet Cake With Black Cocoa Frosting And Edible Eyes)

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    Here We Have Kiwi Brains, Spooky Peppers, Pretzel Webs, Carrot Pumpkins And Toothy Cucumber Monsters

    Here We Have Kiwi Brains, Spooky Peppers, Pretzel Webs, Carrot Pumpkins And Toothy Cucumber Monsters

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice to see some slightly healthier options out there! How do you get the pretzel sticks in the spider webs to stay together? The white chocolate alone wouldn't be strong enough to hold it together at room temperature, right?

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    Snakeberies

    Snakeberies

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    Chocolate Strawberries From My Favorite Horror Movies

    Chocolate Strawberries From My Favorite Horror Movies

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    I Couldn’t Think Of A Better Way To Kick Off The Best Season Than With Some Boo-Schetta

    I Couldn’t Think Of A Better Way To Kick Off The Best Season Than With Some Boo-Schetta

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    #42

    Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pumpkin On Top Of A Scrumptious Cupcake

    Chocolate-Covered Cherry Pumpkin On Top Of A Scrumptious Cupcake

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    Cinnamon Roll Skulls

    Cinnamon Roll Skulls

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    #44

    This Year's Cake Pop Halloween Lineup

    This Year's Cake Pop Halloween Lineup

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    Made My First Pie Today

    Made My First Pie Today

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    Here Is Some Inspiration For Halloween Snacks. They're Usually Popular And Disappear Quite Quickly

    Here Is Some Inspiration For Halloween Snacks. They're Usually Popular And Disappear Quite Quickly

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    Homemade Halloween Shepherd's Pie

    Homemade Halloween Shepherd's Pie

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    Now Imagine A Plate Of These Carved Tongues In The Middle Of Your Halloween Party Food Spread, They Definitely Would Be The Talk Of The Night

    Now Imagine A Plate Of These Carved Tongues In The Middle Of Your Halloween Party Food Spread, They Definitely Would Be The Talk Of The Night

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    The Goodies I Baked For My Son's 5th Birthday Party, Which Happens To Be On Halloween

    The Goodies I Baked For My Son's 5th Birthday Party, Which Happens To Be On Halloween

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    Witch's Cauldron Cake Pops

    Witch's Cauldron Cake Pops

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    Halloween Decor Is Making Its Way Out Very Early This Year, But I’m Here For It

    Halloween Decor Is Making Its Way Out Very Early This Year, But I’m Here For It

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    Friday The 13th Board

    Friday The 13th Board

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the trend for charcuterie and cheeseboards (truly the best kind of meal) but the macarons poked in between the salami are giving me Halloween shivers alright!

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    Here's A Few Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, And Sugar-Free Halloween Treats

    Here's A Few Gluten-Free, Low-Carb, And Sugar-Free Halloween Treats

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    #57

    Matcha Monster Cookies

    Matcha Monster Cookies

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    My Original Apple Skull Galette, Probably My Favorite Halloween Treat Ever. Super Creepy And Delicious

    My Original Apple Skull Galette, Probably My Favorite Halloween Treat Ever. Super Creepy And Delicious

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    Plated Dessert Style Because We’re Fancy With Our Eyeballs Here. It's Coconut Panna Cotta Eyeballs, Matcha Cookie Crumble, Raspberry Sauce, And Glass Shards

    Plated Dessert Style Because We’re Fancy With Our Eyeballs Here. It's Coconut Panna Cotta Eyeballs, Matcha Cookie Crumble, Raspberry Sauce, And Glass Shards

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    Monster S'mores

     Monster S'mores

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    My First Attempt At A Decorated Halloween Cake

    My First Attempt At A Decorated Halloween Cake

    It’s a white cake with a white chocolate whipped frosting. I didn’t have a piping bag, so I used a sandwich baggie with the end snipped off. It was a challenge with my arthritis, but overall I’m proud of how it turned out!

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    Cookies For Our Work Halloween Potluck

    Cookies For Our Work Halloween Potluck

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So beautiful. I hate to think how these would come out if I tried to make them!

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    Halloween Cupcakes That Will Make Your Guests Shiver

    Halloween Cupcakes That Will Make Your Guests Shiver

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These glass cake designs make me shiver. My nephew, who has ADHD, bit a glass when we were on holiday and it broke in his mouth. Apparently it's not the first time. My heart nearly stopped! Someone needs to give him a ready supply of ice cubes to crunch instead!

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    Halloween Cake

    Halloween Cake

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    2 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm so cussied that when I see a sign telling me to think something, I deliberately think the opposite. So now I'm appreciating the beauty of spiders instead of finding the cake spooky. And "Live Laugh Love" makes me "Die on the inside, get grumpy and hate indiscriminately". ;-)

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    I Was In Such A Creative Mood. Halloween Set That Took About 7 Days To Complete

    I Was In Such A Creative Mood. Halloween Set That Took About 7 Days To Complete

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, *how* do people ice this neatly?! Look at that writing! Look at the fine lines! I can't even write that neatly.

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    Baking For Halloween

    Baking For Halloween

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    One Of My Favorite Halloween Designs. Bringing These Back Every Single Year

    One Of My Favorite Halloween Designs. Bringing These Back Every Single Year

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    Made Gross Eyeballs For A Halloween Party

    Made Gross Eyeballs For A Halloween Party

    Healthy-ish eyeballs made of blueberries, longan, lychee, mint jelly, and reduced juices from the fruits that made a sweet syrup. Fruits were first soaked in red sauce and then covered in green to give it a bloody eyeball look. Turned out a lot better than we thought it would.

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    I Kinda Love How These Glowing Jack-O'-Lanterns Turned Out

    I Kinda Love How These Glowing Jack-O'-Lanterns Turned Out

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    It's Never Too Early For Halloween Snoopy Cookies

    It's Never Too Early For Halloween Snoopy Cookies

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    My Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Cupcake Planters. These Are Vanilla Cupcakes With Oreo Frosting And Finely Crushed Oreos On Top

    My Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Cupcake Planters. These Are Vanilla Cupcakes With Oreo Frosting And Finely Crushed Oreos On Top

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    Halloween Cookies

    Halloween Cookies

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    #74

    Is It Too Early For Halloween Cookies? Here's My Airbrushed Skull

    Is It Too Early For Halloween Cookies? Here's My Airbrushed Skull

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    Some Desserts I Made For A Halloween Party I Hosted On Saturday

    Some Desserts I Made For A Halloween Party I Hosted On Saturday

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    Cookies My Wife Made For Our Daughter's Friday The Thirteenth 5th Birthday. It Is Superstition-Themed

    Cookies My Wife Made For Our Daughter's Friday The Thirteenth 5th Birthday. It Is Superstition-Themed

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    #77

    Poison Apple Cake Pops

    Poison Apple Cake Pops

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    My Pinterest-Inspired Halloween Cookies For A Work Party. My Third Time Decorating Cookies And I’m Finally Seeing Improvement

    My Pinterest-Inspired Halloween Cookies For A Work Party. My Third Time Decorating Cookies And I’m Finally Seeing Improvement

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    #79

    My Favorite Halloween Boards From Last Year

    My Favorite Halloween Boards From Last Year

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    I Made Halloween Sandwich Biscuits

    I Made Halloween Sandwich Biscuits

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    #81

    Made Some Deviled Eggs With Jason Mask

    Made Some Deviled Eggs With Jason Mask

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    Witch Hat Cookies

    Witch Hat Cookies

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    #83

    A Coffin-Shaped Box Of Halloween Treats

    A Coffin-Shaped Box Of Halloween Treats

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The German part of my brain looks at these and thinks "Who calls a kid 'Ween'?"

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    #84

    Made Brownies For Work With A Spooky Twist

    Made Brownies For Work With A Spooky Twist

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    Happy Halloween

    Happy Halloween

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    Halloween Candle Cake

    Halloween Candle Cake

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    #87

    Made Some Halloween Cookies For Work Tomorrow! Can You Guess Which One Is For My Husband To Taste Test?

    Made Some Halloween Cookies For Work Tomorrow! Can You Guess Which One Is For My Husband To Taste Test?

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    First Time Making Cookies For Halloween

    First Time Making Cookies For Halloween

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    Halloween Board

    Halloween Board

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    #90

    No Meat Halloween Board For A Kids' Party

    No Meat Halloween Board For A Kids' Party

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The temptation to feel like a terrible mum increases the more of these I see...

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    Some Halloween Cookies I Made

    Some Halloween Cookies I Made

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    Spooky Spider Eggs

    Spooky Spider Eggs

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    #93

    These Vegan Broomsticks With Marinara Dipping Sauce

    These Vegan Broomsticks With Marinara Dipping Sauce

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    Happy Halloween

    Happy Halloween

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    Just Starting To Gear Up For Spooky Season

    Just Starting To Gear Up For Spooky Season

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    Spooky Cupcakes

    Spooky Cupcakes

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    Halloween

    Halloween

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    My Halloween Cupcakes For My Work Party

    My Halloween Cupcakes For My Work Party

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought someone had stubbed cigarettes out in them for a minute! That would be truly scary!

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    This Year With Dumpling Ingredients, I Tried To Make Nama Yatsuhashi

    This Year With Dumpling Ingredients, I Tried To Make Nama Yatsuhashi

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    Fall And Halloween Themed Boo-Thday Set

    Fall And Halloween Themed Boo-Thday Set

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    Classic Monsters

    Classic Monsters

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    A Spookie Box For Halloween

    A Spookie Box For Halloween

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    #103

    Our Preschooler Is Ready For Halloween, She Wanted To Decorate "A Spooky Worm Cake" Today, And Decided Wormy Apples Fit The Bill

    Our Preschooler Is Ready For Halloween, She Wanted To Decorate "A Spooky Worm Cake" Today, And Decided Wormy Apples Fit The Bill

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    No, You Hang Up

    No, You Hang Up

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    #105

    Nothing Too Fancy, Just Trying To Add Some Vibes. Happy Halloween

    Nothing Too Fancy, Just Trying To Add Some Vibes. Happy Halloween

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    Halloween Ube-Flavored Cupcakes With Ube Pastry Cream And Swiss Meringue Pandan Frosting! The Gel Goop Is Also Pandan Flavored

    Halloween Ube-Flavored Cupcakes With Ube Pastry Cream And Swiss Meringue Pandan Frosting! The Gel Goop Is Also Pandan Flavored

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not know these flavors - this has made me curious!

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    Spooky Pizza

    Spooky Pizza

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    2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is actually quite good and gets me thinking about other Halloween pizza possibilities.

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    Halloween Cupcakes. So Spooky

    Halloween Cupcakes. So Spooky

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