Zombie Brains are surprisingly tasty Halloween treats! Bwhahahaha! They are sorta cute – but the name gives them the eeewww factor that makes little boys growl with delight. (And I would be delighted if you would pin the photo above! Thanks!)
This is a very easy Halloween treat. The biggest problem I had was that it was very rainy day and the bottom of the brains were still sticky after setting an hour. (Now THERE is a sentence I never thought I would type!) A little sprinkling of powdered sugar on a new piece of waxed paper to which I then moved the candy pieces before adding the candy melts seemed to solve the problem. You can dip the chow mein brain into the candy melt, coating about half of each piece. But given my record with dipping candy here and here, I just spooned the soft candy melt into place over half the brain and skipped the dipping. You could use chocolate chips or a squeeze of chocolate frosting to make the eyes, but the candy eyes are a great touch!
- 1 7 ounce container marshmallow crème
- 1 6 ounce bag chow mein noodles
- 1 cup orange candy melts
- Green food coloring
- Candy eyes
- Approximately 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar for sprinkling on waxed paper, if needed
- Prepare ahead of time because you will be working quickly: Line baking sheet with waxed paper, sprinkle lightly with confectioner’s sugar and set aside. Pour chow mein noodles in medium mixing bowl.
- Scoop marshmallow crème into microwave safe bowl. Add food coloring without stirring. Microwave for approximately 30 seconds and stir. Marshmallow should be easy to stir. Microwave an additional 10 to 15 seconds, if needed.
- Quickly pour marshmallow over chow mein noodles and stir well.
- Drop by spoonful on prepared waxed paper.
- Let set until firm about 30-60 minutes.
- Melt orange candy melts in microwave according to package directions.
- Dip each candy half way into the orange candy coating. OR spoon candy melt over half the candy.
- Let set approximately five minutes to slightly firm the candy melt and add two candy eyes to each piece. Let set another 10-15 minutes till firm to touch.
Need more Halloween ideas? Check these links: Preschool Party Snacks and Games How to Make Pom Pom Spider How to Make a Halloween Wreath Elegant Halloween Fun Foods for Kids Halloween Party Grasshopper Guts Smashed Frogs Zombie Brains Candy Corn Fudge Dirty Bones
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Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says
Super fun! Thanks for linking up to Inspire Me Monday… I’m featuring your treats tonight!
Robin says
Adorable and really, anything w/ marshmallow creme is yum!!! Thanks so much for linking w/ Twirl and Take a Bow! ox
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Xiomeeks says
I’m so going to make these! My kids love Halloween and I love how easy these seem to be and never mind how spooky cute they are! 😉 Pinned!
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