Tricks and Treats for the Ultimate Spooky Season

Crisp fall air, crunchy colorful leaves, pumpkin everything and scary movie nights are all sure signs that Spooky Season is upon us. Full of witches, ghosts and goblins, this is one of the most magical times of the year. Make the most of it with fang-tastic recipes, gourd company and spirited activities! Nielsen-Massey® is your secret ingredient for an unforgettable fall. We create our vanillas using a family recipe that includes a weeks-long, gentle cold-aging process. The result is the most true-to-bean taste available with every drop of vanilla carrying more than 300 flavor notes. Try a few of our tricks paired with tasty treats for the ultimate Spooky Season.

Have a Pumpkin Carving Night

Carve out time for a pumpkin carving night. It is a favorite fall tradition for a reason. Spend time with family and friends creating adorable jack-o-lanterns to guard your porch. Save your pumpkin seeds for a delicious treat, like our Toasted Pumpkin Seeds with Savory Vanilla Pumpkin Spice. They pack a salty crunch and are perfectly spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon, making them the ideal snack to munch on. Add a dash of Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Powder for a deep vanilla flavor that pairs perfectly with the blend of nutty fall spices.

Sip and Savor Fall Flavor

Use pumpkin puree, either homemade or from the can to make the most delicious fall drink. Those fancy seasonal pumpkin drinks from your favorite coffee shop are easier to make than they look. This dreamy Cold Brew with Pumpkin Sweet Cream Cold Foam has less than five ingredients and can be whipped up in under five minutes! It is made with our rich, cold-aged Pure Vanilla Bean Paste for a true-to-bean, deep vanilla flavor that carries through the thick, sweet pumpkin cream cold foam.

Make Spooky Treats with Friends and Family

Invite your favorite ghouls over for a cookie-making night. Everyone loves sugar cookies, especially when they are elevated with Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract and decorated with all your favorite mystical characters and symbols of the season, our Spooktacular Sugar Cookies are scary good. Watch our tutorials for simple and easy instructions on how to get flawless spiderweb, mummy, and sugar skull cookies. It is sure to be a night full of friends, laughs and sweet treats.

Trick or Treat Candy Bark Recipe

Turn your kids’ leftover Halloween candy into the perfect, no-bake treat to make together with Trick-or-Treat Candy Bark. Melt your favorite type of chocolate and swirl in our cold-aged Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Bean Paste to elevate the creaminess of chocolate. Add a variety of candy, pretzels, and sprinkles on top of this mesmerizing base of rich chocolate bark for a spooky sweet twist. (Pro tip: add candy google-eyes for even more fun!)

Host a Scary Movie Night

Plan a vampire-themed movie night with all your favorites from Dracula to Twilight, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Munsters. With a spooky black coloring and oozing red center, these “Blood” Filled Dark Chocolate Cupcakes make the perfect scary movie night treat. Our velvety Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract accentuates the rich dark chocolate and sweet strawberry jam center, making these cupcakes love at first bite.

After the movie night is over, keep the spooky fun going and share ghost stories or play fictional murder mystery games. We also curated the perfect playlist for a scary movie night here.

Have a Gourd Time

The last step is to enjoy the season and all the special moments it holds. Enjoy the treats, your company and all the “tricks” that make this time memorable. Don’t forget to share your celebrations and creations with us on social media with #MakeitMemorable and #NielsenMasseyInspires.