cinderellasapron Hello, Salem! Today we are making my Hocus Pocus movie menu! This movie is a classic for Halloween time, and I love making fun menus to create a family friendly movie night. We will be making Allison’s Apple Cider, Black Flame Candle Punch, Ice’s Candy Munch, Dead Man’s Toes, Sanderson Shishkababy Skewers, and Boooook Brownies!
Allison’s Apple Cider
Part of the Hocus Pocus Menu, Allison's Apple Cider is warm, spiced, and perfect for a Halloween ball!
Ingredients
- 3 cups apple cider
- 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- pinch nutmeg
- pinch allspice
- 1 mandarin, segmented
- 1 small apple, sliced
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium low heat, combine all of the ingredients. Bring to a simmer, and then reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, and serve with additional cinnamon sticks.
Notes
You could also place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker, and cook on low for a few hours to allow the cider to warm and flavors to develop.
The Black Flame Candle
Part of the Hocus Pocus Menu, this Black Flame Candle cocktail sparks and glitters just like when Max lights the real thing!
Ingredients
- 2 ounces vodka
- 2 ounces blue curacao
- 2 ounces grenadine
- splash sprite (about 1/8 cup)
- drop black food coloring (optional)
- sprinkle gold edible glitter
Instructions
- In a shaker filled with ice, combine all of the ingredients and shake until cold. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Ice’s Candy Munch
Part of the Hocus Pocus Menu, Ice's ideal snack. Sweet and salty candied pieces of cereal, bugles, and pretzels, and tossed with candy (most likely stolen).
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces rice chex
- 7.5 ounce bag bugles
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1/2 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup candy pumpkins
- 4 ounces Reese's Pieces
Instructions
- In a 9×13 inch pan, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Add in the chex, bugles, and pretzels. Stir to coat.
- Preheat oven to 275 degrees F, and cook for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Once cooled, stir in the candies, and toss to combine.
Notes
Not a fan of candy corn? Replace it with more Reese’s or chunks of mini candy bars!
Dead Man’s Toes
Part of the Hocus Pocus Menu, Dead Man's Toes aka pigs in a blanket are a classic! Serve with mustard or ketchup.
Ingredients
- 1 can crescent roll dough
- 1 package cocktail franks
Instructions
- Roll out the crescent dough and press together the seams.
- Cut the dough into 8 rows by 5 rows to make 40 small squares. Roll the franks in the dough, pinching the seams together.
- Place on a parchment lined sheet pan, seam side down.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Notes
If you can’t find cocktail franks, you can cut hot dogs into about 5 pieces.
Sanderson Shishkababy Skewers
Part of the Hocus Pocus Menu, these skewers represent the Sanderson Sisters with their colors. Topped with a garlic ranch butter, these are a crowd pleaser!
Equipment
- 6-10 wooden skewers soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, cut into 2 inch cubes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 red onion, cut into 1 inch cubes
Seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon ranch powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Garlic Butter Ranch Sauce
- 1 stick butter,melted
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 Tablespoon ranch powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine all of the seasoning ingredients.
- Toss the chicken cubes with oil, and sprinkle on spices.
- Alternate placing the chicken and veggies on the skewers, packing them tightly. Place on a sheet pan lined with foil.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
- Melt the butter and garlic in the microwave for about 45 seconds. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients. Stir to combine. Reserve 1/3 cup for serving.
- Bake the skewers for 15-20 minutes, flipping and basting with sauce half way through. Broil for 2 minutes to get them crispy.
- Once cooked, baste on the remaining sauce, and serve!
BOOK Brownies
Part of the Hocus Pocus Menu, Brownies based on Winifred's beloved book. But these don't shoot out orange magic laser beams….I don't think.
Ingredients
- 1 box brownie mix (or recipe) baked according to directions
- 1 tube black food gel
- 6 candy eyes
Instructions
- After baking your brownies (8×8 pan) and allowing them to cool, cut into 6 rectangles.
- Use black food gel to decorate the binding, scars, and eye shape. Place on candy eyes and allow to cool.
