Introduction: Ear Wax Snacks
These ear wax snacks are a super easy and fun Halloween party snack! I've used peanut butter here, but sunflower butter tastes just as good if you've got any allergies to worry about. :D Many commenters have also mentioned subbing in caramel, which sounds perfect too!
As a bonus, they're a great busy task for tiny hands, so kids can get involved with Halloween party prepping!
Step 1: What You'll Need:
- smooth peanut butter
- mini marshmallows
- lollipop sticks
- q-tip box for display (optional but neat!)
You should be able to find the lollipop sticks online at the link above or at your local Michael's/Joanns/etc. Most of them come quite long - the ones I had were eight inches long and I cut them into three pieces each using heavy duty kitchen shears.
Another option is to use candy cigarettes - I couldn't find them locally when I did this project, but they would work so well!
Step 2: Make the Snacks
This is really easy! Spoon a few tablespoons of peanut butter into a small bowl and warm it up for 10-20 seconds in the microwave. You don't want it super runny, but just a little easier to spread. :)
Push a mini marshmallow onto each end of the lollipop stick and either dip them in the peanut butter or smooth it on with a butter knife.
Lay them out in a q-tip box if you have one around, or just with a sign calling out what they are so you're sure to gross people out. :D
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58 Comments
6 years ago
These are great! You should somehow make them with edible sticks.
6 years ago
Ugh! :)
8 years ago on Introduction
Chunky peanut butter!
Reply 8 years ago
Chunky peanut butter and jelly!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Chunky peanut butter and RED jelly!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Chunky peanut butter and RED jelly and cotton candy hair!
(Someone just tossed their cookies...)
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
it was me, I lost my cookies.
You guys are gross :D
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Imagine all of these ideas lined up on one plate! Would you like some earwax and blood, or a little mold and blood? ;D
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Chunky peanut butter and RED jelly and GREEN cotton candy mould!
8 years ago on Introduction
I would love to freak people out with these! "Hey, come grab an earwax coated Q-tip to eat!"
8 years ago on Introduction
make it with pretzel sticks
8 years ago
Where do you get lollipop sticks?
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
You can normally get them at craft store that have candy making and cake decorating supplies! Otherwise you can get them on amazon.
8 years ago
Go to the dollar tree, they'll probably have candy sticks, and they will work fine.
8 years ago on Introduction
This looks delicious. I would like to try for my cute baby. Thanks for sharing/
8 years ago
I love this idea for lil ones. I used yogurt or white chocolate dipped pretzel sticks. A little safer than sucker sticks. They was a hit with younger kids "No Fear" to say lol! I will use at my Halloween lil1's Halloween party. Thanks much! ~@}~~^~~~
8 years ago on Introduction
Disgustingly awesome! May have to do this at the school Halloween parties much to the disgust of other mothers. My boys would love it!
8 years ago on Introduction
Hahaha! Awesome!
8 years ago on Introduction
these are disgusting, but awesome. way to go. :D
8 years ago on Introduction
Yeah, finding the candy cigarettes anymore can be difficult simply because many "adults" don't want their kids to have them.