Prep's Picks: Around the "Web" Halloween Round Up!

Admittedly, I'm not really a "Halloween person." I like a good costume party as much as the next gal and am totally on board with any reason to eat mini candy bars, but other than that... I'm just not that into it. Especially the gruesome, scary and macabre parts. {I'm pretty sure this explains why.}

Having a food blog has made me more aware of holidays that lend themselves to fun treats, so that's helped to get a little more into the spirit since I'm usually trying to come up with something relevant to share. This year, I made plans for all kinds of Halloweenie treats, but none of them came to fruition. Could be because I'm a little preoccupied with the pumpkin I'm hauling around in my belly.

I'm so glad that there are so many bloggers who dug deep for monster motivation and created some devilishly delightful treats. Today I'm sharing a few of my favorites from around the "web"! {Ha, see what I did there?}

Check out these chilling creations! Have a Happy Halloween!

Sinful Sweets

- Milk Chocolate Butterscotch Monster Cookies from My Jewish Learning

- Meringue Bones with Raspberry Guts from A Sue Chef

- Salted Caramel Apple Snickers Cake from Half Baked Harvest

Hauntingly Healthy Eats

- Bewitching Carrot & Cabbage Salad from Sprouting Healthy Habits



- Raisin and Peanut Power Bar Pumpkins from Hungry Happenings

- Black Bean Hummus & Baked Halloween Chips from Paint and Tofu

Spellbinding Sips

- Spiced Pumpkin Punch from Domesticate Me

- Halloween Eyeball Punch from Olivia's Cuisine

- Boba Thai Thea Shooters from Thirsty for Tea

Ice Cream Social Wrap-Up + Giveaway Winner!

Well guys, I couldn't be happier with how our Ice Cream Social turned out. Seven amazing bloggers to introduce to you, eight enticing ice cream recipes ranging from vegan to ultra-decadent to traditionally churned to no machines required. A true ice cream extravaganza!

But now, it's time to announce the winner of our Ice Cream Social giveaway who will be receiving all sorts of goodies for hosting their very own day of frosty fun! And the winner is...

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Congratulations, April B.! I hope you enjoy every scoop!

Don't be sad if you didn't win, because having these recipes at your fingertips makes everyone around here a winner!

The biggest, hugest, warmest thank you to my blogging gals for coming up with such fabulous treats to share this week. I mean, can you see why I can't get enough of their blogs? And another "thanks a bunch" to my friends at Joy Cone Co. and Hardie Grant Books who provided some of the fantastic prizes for our giveaway!

In case you missed any of the fun, here's a recap of the recipes shared this week:

Buttered Blueberry Waffle Ice Cream with Maple Caramel Swirl by Me

Cherry Bourbon Ice Cream Sandwiches by The Frosted Vegan

Nutella-Swirled Vanilla Ice Cream with Reese's-Style Chunks by The Food Charlatan

Vanilla Brownie Ice Cream by Hip Foodie Mom

Grilled Peach & Porter Ice Cream by Life Food and Beer

Honey Whiskey Peach Crumble Ice Cream by Food Faith Fitness

Coconut Macaroon Ice Cream Pie by Ruffles and Truffles

Peanut Butter Banana Malt Dusty Road Sundaes by Baking a Moment

Whew! That's a lot of goodness all in one place. I hope you'll get to try out one {or all!} of these scoopable creations before the summer's over! Need more ideas? Head over to our Ice Cream Social Pinterest board for an even bigger collection of frozen delights!