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These Ghost Mini Poptarts are the cutest (and spookiest) treat you’ll make this Halloween season. 👻 Flaky, buttery pie crust filled with real fruit and topped with a cozy brown butter glaze – they’re simple to make and almost too adorable to eat. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a fun baking activity with kids, these little ghosts bring just the right mix of sweet and spooky to your fall kitchen.
Ghost Mini Poptarts
- 2 store-bought pie crusts
- ~8 tbsp (about 1 Tbsp per poptart) low-sugar jam, fruit preserves, or smashed berries
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Mini chocolate chips or candy eyeball sprinkles
For Brown Butter Glaze:
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk (adjust for consistency)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out pie crusts and use a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to cut an even number of shapes — one for the top and one for the bottom of each poptart.
- Add filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of jam or smashed fruit onto half the cutouts, keeping it centered and leaving a small border around the edges.
- Top & seal: Place a matching ghost cutout on top and press edges gently with a fork to seal.
- Brush with egg wash for that perfect golden crust.
- Bake for 12–14 minutes, until lightly golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Glaze & decorate: Drizzle or brush the glaze over cooled poptarts and add mini chocolate chips or candy eyes before it sets.
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Not-So-Scary Tips:
👻 Use smashed raspberries or strawberries for a “bloody” filling.
🍓 Let kids decorate their own — a fun Halloween morning activity!
🕯️ Allow glaze to set before stacking or storing.
Set up a Spooky Cafe for your kids using this menu!
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