Trick or Treat!

Happy Halloween!

I thought I'd share a quick savory treat for anyone looking to make something to add to their Halloween table tonight...eerie eyeballs on edible spoons (that's a tongue twister)!

I found these spoon molds at Fran's a local cake and candy supply store here in northern Virginia. My first thought was to use them for cookies in a tea themed party and then my mind started going crazy with all the things I could use them for.

If you can't find spoon molds in your local craft or cake supply store, this recipe is great for spoon shapes cut out free handed using a real spoon as your guide.  Just remember to add some width at the neck to prevent breakage.

Cheesy Crackers:

1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons butter, chilled
• 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons cold water, or as needed
  
  
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, salt, white pepper and mustard. Cut in butter with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in Cheddar cheese. Stir in water one tablespoon at a time, until the dough is able to hold together. Press the mixture into a ball, wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. If you're using the molds, lighty oil them and press enough dough to fill each mold. Poke holes with a fork in the dough to avoid rising.
  4. If you're going free hand. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to a rectangle. The dough should be about 1/4 inch thick. Using a spoon as your guide, cut around the spoon adding a little width to the neck of the spoon. Place the spoons onto the prepared baking sheets spaced about 1 inch apart.
  5. Bake the free handed crackers for 10-15 mins.  Bake the molded crackers for 18-22 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden and crispy. Cool completely.
• To assemble:  mix equal parts softened goat cheese and cream cheese.  Place the mixture in a piping bag fitted with a round tip and pipe balls atop each spoon cracker. Then top each ball with a slice of green olives stuffed with pimento.

 

Enjoy!