Happy Halloween! Every Halloween I have the same tradition: plan on doing something epic with some awesome costume but always end up on the couch watching movies. Halloween (along with New Years) are generally letdowns. They never turn out like you plan or imagine so this year I'm just gonna go with the flow. Maybe you'll find me at an epic party or maybe I'll be having a movie night on my couch with Chinese takeout and a bottle (or maybe bottles? I’ll never tell) of wine? Either way, without expectations, I'm sure to not be disappointed. And either sound like a good night to me.
BUT one thing is for certain. I couldn’t let Halloween go by without trying some terror-ific recipes. First up Buffalo Chicken Dip with Homemade Tortilla Chips (in your favorite themed shapes). The dip is orange-ish so…that’s festive. And the chips, well, get as creative as you want with the shapes. I opted for ghosts and pumpkins. See below for the recipe! And for dessert: Candy Corn Cookies with White Chocolate Chips. Now I know people either love candy corn or they hate it. Those feeling will probably remain the same for these cookies. Just take your basic sugar cookie recipe and throw in some white chocolate chips and candy corn. That was easy.
And even though Halloween is today, you can absolutley adapt these two treats for any upcoming fall festivity by making different shapes with the tortilla chips (leaves, pumpkins, turkeys, etc.). And candy corn is a fall staple so these cookies still have another month to be enjoyed.
What are your favorite Halloween traditions, tricks, & treats?
XO – Courtney
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Homemade Tortilla Chips
INGREDIENTS
· White Corn Tortillas
· Canola Oil
· Salt
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375*F
2. Cut tortillas in desired shape.
3. Lay tortillas on a cookie sheet and spray or brush with Canola oil. Flip and spray the other side.
4. Back for 5 minutes, flip, and bake another 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Buffalo Chicken Dip
INGREDIENTS
· 2 C Shredded Cooked Chicken
· ½ C Buffalo Sauce
· 8 oz Cream Cheese
· ½ C Ranch Dressing
· ½ C of your favorite shredded cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a baking dish.
3. Bake for 20 minutes, stir, and serve hot or cold.
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