Witches Brew

NEED:
1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed
2 1/2 cups cranberry juice
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

2 liters ginger ale
2 liters sparkling apple cider (non-alcoholic)
6 gummi snakes candy

THE BEST PART OF THIS PUNCH IS THE FROZEN HAND USED TO KEEP IT COLD..VERY SIMPLE TO MAKE...

To make the frozen hand:
Wash and rinse the outside of a rubber glove.(MAY WANT TO CONSIDER LATEX FREE DUE TO ALLERGIES) Turn glove inside out and set aside. In a 4 cup measuring cup, combine the thawed raspberries and cranberry juice.
Pour 2 cups of the raspberry mixture into a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin over and let stand 2 minutes. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly, just until gelatin dissolves. Mix back into the reserved raspberry mixture in the measuring cup.
Pour raspberry mixture into the inverted glove. Gather up the top of the glove and tie securely with kitchen twine. Freeze until solid, or several days if possible.
To serve: Carefully cut glove away from frozen hand. Place frozen hand, palm side up, leaning against side of a large punch bowl. Pour in ginger ale and sparkling cider. Garnish with gummy snakes.

ENJOY!

Black Cat Fudge

Just in time for Halloween.
NEED:
8 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup butter
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 1/2 cups (16 ounces) confectioners' sugar, sifted
White chocolate chips (about 30)

Line an 11 x 7-inch pan with foil, extending foil beyond edges of pan; grease foil.

Melt chocolate and butter in medium saucepan over low heat; stir in corn syrup, cream, vanilla extract and salt. Remove from heat and gradually stir in confectioners' sugar until smooth.

Spread evenly in prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 hours.

Using foil as handles, remove fudge from pan; peel off foil. Using diagram as guide, cut out cats.* Frequently clean knife with warm water and dry thoroughly to prevent sticking. Place 2 vanilla milk chips on each cat for eyes. Score feet to make claws. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.

*Fudge may also be cut with cookie cutters or into squares.

ENJOY!