As Halloween draws near, Lynchburg Macaroni Kid parents are planning for trick-or-treat, costume parties and spooky fun. Here's a Halloween recipe from Pillsbury that's perfect for kids of all ages.
Frankenstein Monkey Bread
1 can (17.5 oz) Pillsbury Grands! cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
Green gel food color, black licorice, gumdroops, assorted candies, as desired
1 pretzel rod, cut in half
Heat oven to 350 F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. Separate dough into 5 rolls; set icing aside. Cut each roll into fourths. Place pieces in large resealable food-storage plastic bag; add granulated sugar. Seal bag; shake gently to coat. Arrange roll pieces in pan; discard remaining sugar.
In small bowl, stir together brown sugar and melted butter until well blended. Pour over oll pieces. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and no longer doughy in center. Cool 10 minutes.
Place heatproof serving plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Divide icing in half, and add green gel food color to one half, mixing to combine. Drizzle or pipe green icing on top section of square, to look like Frankenstein hair.
Use remaining icing, licorice, gumdrops and candies to decorate face as desired, using photo as a guide. Insert pretzel rod halves in either side of Frankenstein face.
Halloween is a holiday made for kids. Whether you prefer cute and cuddly or spooky and scary, Halloween is more fun when you add special touches to the celebration. Stay tuned to Lynchburg Macaroni Kid each week for special Halloween tricks and treats.
