Easy Halloween food ideas: Indulgent Bloody Zombie Brains Recipe
Delight your guests with these fun and indulgent Bloody Zombie Brains made from candied walnuts, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups walnuts
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- Add the walnuts to the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the walnuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and immediately mix in the red food coloring, stirring until the walnuts are coated.
- Let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add additional food coloring for a more intense color.
- These can be made a few days in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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