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Halloween party snacks for every parent and kid (gallery)

October 1, 1:36 PMLA Parenting ExaminerRebecca Lacko
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Ideas for amazing snacks (gallery).

Tthe spookiest party season is upon us! Pint-sized Transformers Bumblebees and Princess Jasmines will be enjoying classroom parties and get-togethers with friends, with moms and dads supplying the food. What to bring? Here are some ideas!

The Martha Stewart Parent can be counted on to turn out perfectly perfect decorated cookies. Try this recipe (seen in main photo, right). These Gothic greetings atop delicate chocolate cookies are made with Martha's free, downloadable templates.  

The Good Intentions Parent eeks out just enough time and energy to provide a little home-baked love. The Barefoot Contessa's chocolate cupcakes with chocolate frosting are "to die for"--perfect for the partying undead! New mom and O magazine contributor Jancee Dunn is a fan, and may be nibbling one right now.

The Pressed-For-Time Parent can lure some Pirate's Booty for her motley crew. These fine treasures are sure to please ye hungry scallywags; All natural, gluten-free, trans-fat free and cholestral free, the delicious aged white cheddar flavor offers a satisfying savory snack with 50% fat than potato chips. The company is also purveyors of Smart Puffs Real Wisconsin Cheddar popcorn, and vegan-friendly Original Tings Crunchy Corn Sticks.

The All-Inclusive Parent understands that kids with allergies want to eat yummy treats at parties and gatherings, too. HomeFree cookies are nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free and made with organic ingredients. Tempt little allergy sufferers with chocolate chip, oatmeal, and chocolate-chocolate chip cookies--also choose from cookies in fun mini sizes, or individually wrapped! 

For families with gluten-intolerant children, stop by the grocery store for Betty Crocker Gluten Free cake, cookie and brownie mixes. My neighbors Jill and Bill say these mixes are better than traditional, and each can be made without butter, for those with Celiac Disease. Betty's Devil's Food cake makes the perfect treat for hungry goblins!

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