Sweet-savory Halloween treats delights ghouls of all ages
It's true ... Despite what the kids think, not all Halloween treats need to rot your teeth on contact. Which isn't to say the goodies we've gathered here — a muddy punch and a granola-like snack — don't have a sweet side. Rather, we decided to take a more balanced approach to our sugar rush. You know, just in case somebody over the age of 12 wanted some.
Start with the spicy-sweet mole pumpkin seed clusters. Think of it as a savory-sweet granola that packs tons of addictive crunch and just a bit of heat (easily adjusted to your taste). It definitely has that potato chip-like can't-stop-shoving-it-in-your-face quality. Embrace it.
To wash it down, we created a spooky, muddy punch. Sure, it's jammed with chocolate, but it tastes more fruity than sugary. We kept it simple — and nonalcoholic — in case you're willing to share it with the kids. But after they go to bed, we suggest adding a healthy splash of light rum.