Vickys Halloween Shrunken Heads with Exploding Brains!

Vickys Halloween Shrunken Heads with Exploding Brains! recipe pinit

The tradition of carving pumpkins for Halloween originated from Ireland, where people used to carve turnips.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe for experienced cooks (high difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

Difficulty: Advanced Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 4 Calories: 1600
Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut off the top of each apple and scoop out the core, leaving a hollowed-out space.
  2. Rub the apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture inside the hollowed-out apples.
  4. Place the hollowed-out apples on a baking sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until softened.
  5. Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix together peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
  6. Remove the apples from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
  7. Fill each apple with the peanut butter mixture.
  8. Top each apple with mini marshmallows.
  9. Place the apples back in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are melted and golden.
  10. Remove the apples from the oven and let them cool.
  11. Drizzle melted chocolate over the apples and place edible googly eyes on top.
  12. Let the chocolate set before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 400kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
Sugars 25g
Protein 10g20%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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