I’ve never liked going to Haunted Houses. There’s gross people trying to touch you, loud sounds, chainsaws that are going to cut me, and nightmarish decorations full of blood and guts. No thanks! I choose happy dreams. But I will go near these Haunted Houses that are fun to make with the whole family.
My sister Steph and her family make these every year and I did it with them years ago before I was married. I have been doing them ever since, and now it is even more fun with my kids.
How-to Candy Halloween Houses:
Wrap tinfoil over a piece of cardboard for the base. Break up graham crackers. Buy lots of halloween candy. The point is to not be perfect, they are Haunted. Then use this fantastic frosting to hold it all together, on the bottom and up the sides. This frosting will hold up a real house if needed. This would be great frosting for Gingerbread houses during Christmas too. I have also seen the graham crackers hot glued first for a firm base, then use the frosting to decorate with candy.
Haunted House Frosting
2 eggs whites
1 pound Powder sugar
½ tsp. cream of tartarBeat egg whites until stiff and add tartar and mix. Then add powder sugar and mix until creamy and stiff. Put in plastic baggies and cut the tip of the bag at the bottom corner to create a frosting bag. You can add Red and Blue food coloring to it, making it purple and more haunting. ** This is only for making houses, not for eating.
Have fun with these Haunted Houses and stay away from the real ones!
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I’m wasn’t sure I was going to do it again this year, but Maclaine must have seen your blog and has inspired me to do it , along with your cute pictures. I’m actually going to do this with Gabe’s kindergarten class for their Halloween party. I like the hot glue beforehand idea.
Steph
Can’t wait to try these! Having a group over here on Wednesday and will let them loose. I may try to assemble some basic “house” shapes ahead of time to make sure the frosting sets. . ..
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