DIY Mummy Halloween Pop Tarts: A Spooky Treat for the Whole Family
Halloween is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for all things spooky, sweet, and homemade! If you’re looking for a fun, simple, and affordable way to get your kids involved in the kitchen, these DIY Mummy Halloween Pop Tarts are the perfect treat. They’re not only delicious but also look fantastic on any Halloween-themed table. Plus, making your own pop tarts is easier than you think! Let’s dive into how you can whip up these spooky delights in no time.
Why Make DIY Mummy Pop Tarts?
Homemade pop tarts are a hit for several reasons. First, they’re customizable. You can fill them with your favorite flavors, whether it’s classic strawberry, decadent chocolate, or seasonal pumpkin spice. Second, they’re fun to make, especially for kids. These mummy pop tarts allow everyone to get creative with the decorating process, using icing and candy eyes to bring the mummies to life.
Finally, these DIY treats are budget-friendly and perfect for a Halloween gathering or party. Rather than spending on expensive pre-made treats, you can use ingredients you likely already have at home!
Ingredients Needed For Your Mummy Pop-Tarts
Mummy Halloween Pop Tarts come together with a delightful mix of ingredients that make them both spooky and delicious. The refrigerated puff pastry sheets create a flaky and buttery base, perfect for wrapping into a mummy-like design. Strawberry jam adds a sweet and fruity filling, making every bite irresistibly tasty. An egg wash helps the pastry achieve a golden, glossy finish during baking. The icing, made from powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, adds a sweet, creamy drizzle that completes the look and flavor. Finally, edible eyes bring the mummy theme to life, adding a playful and festive touch that’s perfect for Halloween!
Directions For Your Mummy Halloween Pop Tarts
To make Mummy Halloween Pop Tarts, start by preheating your oven to 350°F and preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets and use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to create festive shapes. Place half of the cutouts on the baking sheet and fill the center of each with a spoonful of strawberry jam, leaving space around the edges. Top each filled pastry with another cutout and seal the edges with a fork. Brush the tops with an egg wash for a golden finish, poke small holes to release steam, and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
While the pastries cool, prepare the icing by whisking together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Use a piping bag to create mummy-like stripes across the cooled pastries. Add edible eyes to bring the mummies to life, then drizzle more frosting over the tops to complete the look. Let the icing set for about 15–20 minutes before serving. These spooky treats are perfect for Halloween fun!
Tips for Perfect Mummy Pop Tarts
Customize the filling: While fruit jam is a classic choice, feel free to get creative with your fillings. Nutella, peanut butter and jelly, or even cream cheese and cinnamon sugar are fun alternatives that work great with this recipe.
-Get the kids involved: Decorating the mummy pop tarts is the most fun part of this recipe. Let your kids drizzle the icing and place the candy eyes for a fun, hands-on experience.
-Make them ahead: These mummy pop tarts can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container. If you’re hosting a Halloween party, make them the day before for less stress on the day of the event.
Budget-Friendly Halloween Fun
This DIY Mummy Halloween Pop Tarts recipe is not only fun and delicious but also budget-conscious. Instead of buying costly pre-made Halloween treats, making your own lets you save money while adding a personal touch. Plus, since they’re homemade, you know exactly what’s going into them—no hidden preservatives or artificial flavors.
By shopping smartly and using store-bought pie crust and jam, you can easily keep the total cost of this recipe under $10. For those of you following my blog for tips on frugal living and couponing, check your local grocery stores for deals on pie crust and Halloween-themed candy—many stores offer great discounts as Halloween gets closer.
Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, looking for a festive treat for your kids, or just want to get into the spooky spirit, these DIY Mummy Halloween Pop Tarts are a must-try. They’re easy, affordable, and sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Try this recipe and let me know how your mummies turn out! Don’t forget to share your spooky creations on social media and tag me—I’d love to see your mummy pop tarts! Happy Halloween!
Mummy Halloween Pop Tarts Recipe
Equipment
- Gingerbread Man Cookie Cutters
- Piping Bag
Ingredients
- Ingredients For Your Mummy Halloween Pop Tarts
- 2 refrigerated puff pastry sheets
- ¾ cup strawberry jam
- Egg for egg wash
- Icing
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- Edible Eyes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Take the thawed puff pastry sheets and use a large gingerbread man cookie cutter, to create 6 jumbo pastry cut outs.
- Place 3 of the cut outs onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Take a small spoon to fill the center of each man cut out with strawberry jam, leaving at least ½ to 1 inch of space from the edges to the start of the strawberry jam.
- Top each filled pastry with the second puff pastry cut outs. Use a fork to seal the edges together, keeping the strawberry jam inside.
- Whisk an egg together quickly to use as an egg wash on top of the pastries.
- Then poke small holes with a fork into the pastries before placing in the oven for 20 minutes.
- Bake these until the tops are golden brown, then remove from the oven to cool. Don’t worry, there will be some leakage of the strawberry filling.
- While the pastries are baking, make the icing.
- In a small bowl, add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk all at once. Whisk together until combined and smooth throughout. Add more or less milk to create a glue like consistency.
- Transfer this into a piping bag. Either cut the tip or use a long rectangular metal piping tip, to create mummy like strips of frosting across the pastry.
- Once the pastry has mostly cooled, place 2 eyes on each pastry, slightly pressing into the pastry. This will be sealed better after covering with frosting, as the eyes should come through under the mummy wrapping.
- Transfer the mummies to a cooling rack with parchment under so any excess frosting is caught.
- Take the piping bag of frosting and create strips back and forth over the mummy pop tart pastry to resemble the paper covering an actual mummy. Continue this until most of the mummy is covered.
- Let the icing on these dry for at least 15-20 minutes. Then enjoy or save for later!
