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[For Seniors] Handmade Halloween Treats to Enjoy: Fun Ideas with Pumpkins and Ghosts

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Why not make Halloween even more exciting with homemade treats? We’re sharing recipes full of joy to make together with older adults—from the gentle sweetness of pumpkin to adorable ghost decorations.

Mixing ingredients, enjoying the aroma while they bake, and decorating together create fun moments filled with smiles and conversation.

Let’s share the joy of making and eating together, with easy doughnuts using pancake mix and the delicate flavors of traditional Japanese sweets.

[For Seniors] Handmade Halloween Treats to Enjoy: Fun Ideas with Pumpkins and Ghosts (21–30)

Spider web decoration

[Perfect for Halloween] Spiderweb Decoration with Marshmallows #shorts

Spider web decoration

Let’s enjoy Halloween decorations with a simple twist! Here, we’ll make a Halloween-style spiderweb motif.

It’s very unique and easy, so the process itself will be fun too.

How to make it: warm marshmallows in the microwave and give them a light stir, then pinch off a bit with your fingers, stretch it out, and stick it onto your favorite cakes or cookies—that’s it! Since marshmallows are white, we recommend choosing dark-colored cakes or cookies for contrast.

It might be something novel for older adults, but it’s sure to spark conversation thanks to this fun decoration!

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Halloween-style sweet potato yokan

With just 4 ingredients! How to make Halloween-style Imo Yokan [Easy Wagashi] [Recipe by Party Kitchen 🎉]

Halloween-style sweet potato yokan

Let’s give sweet potato yokan—a perfect companion for tea time with its gentle sweetness—a Halloween twist! By using purple sweet potatoes, it transforms into a treat that captures the Halloween mood.

It’s easy and recommended to soften the potatoes in the microwave.

Once you’ve strained the potatoes into a smooth paste, add a mixture of water and agar powder that you’ve microwaved, mix well, then chill in the refrigerator until set—and you’re done! You can also have fun cutting it out with Halloween-themed molds.

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In conclusion

Making Halloween treats can be a wonderful way to connect with older adults.

While gathering around homemade snacks, you can reminisce about old times and feel the changing seasons together.

Why not share a warm moment through treat-making that people of all generations can enjoy? Those heartwarming moments will surely become new memories etched in your heart.