The Millennial Farmhouse

Homemade Halloween snacks are really special. Halloween is always a fun time of year. There are so many costumes to see, activities to enjoy, and candies to eat. Sweet Halloween treats can make a fun night feel even better. Here is an easy Halloween potion to make during October.  

I am sharing an easy iced latte recipe. It requires a small selection of ingredients and a little bit of time to put together. You can also view how I made this homemade Halloween snack on my YouTube channel The Millennial Farmhouse. 

Full video: Homemade Halloween Snacks for Coffee Lovers and Kids

The first homemade Halloween treat is an Apple Pie Potion. This latte is an iced dessert in a glass. It is sweet and savory just like apple pie. If you like a full flavor with mild spices then this is for you. Below is a recipe for an Apple Pie Potion homemade Halloween snack.

Ingredients 

Iced Latte

• Espresso – 4 oz
• Dark Brown Sugar – 1 tsp
• 1 % Milk – 3/4   cup 
• Caramel Sauce – as much as desired 
• Nutmeg – as much as desired
• Apple Spice Coffee Syrup – 6 tbsp, divided
• Ice – as much as needed
• Whipped Cream – as much as desired
• Edible Glitter/ Shimmer Powder, optional

Apple Spice Coffee Syrup – This coffee syrup is sweet in the best way. It is also fairly subtle and not at all overpowering. Adding apple spice to your coffee drinks will provide a nice change of pace from the usual sweeteners. 

Brown Sugar – Brown sugar is sweet and often enhances other flavors. It can draw out the different flavors making them stronger in different recipes. It is also a staple for many baked goods including apple pies. 

Nutmeg – Nutmeg can add a strong spice flavor to coffee drinks. It also complements brown sugar so it makes sense to add it to this recipe. 

Caramel Sauce – Caramel sauce is very rich. It is a great ingredient that pairs well with apples. You can use caramel sauce in your coffee at any time. 

What You’ll Need 

The recipe should take no longer than 10 minutes to make. This recipe does not require an extensive list of tools. You will need an espresso machine and all that comes with it to brew espresso, as well as measuring spoons and a straw, if you prefer to drink through one. In addition, the following will be needed: 

Glass Cup/Tumbler (12oz – 16oz) – Iced coffee drinks are great in glass cups. Glass does not retain a lot of heat so using a glass cup will help keep the temperature of iced coffee fairly chill. 

Milk Pitcher – Metal milk pitchers make it easy to combine ingredients, whether you are frothing the ingredients or steaming them. They are also best for pouring liquid contents into other containers without spilling, as the curved lip keeps the contents  and the direction of the pour concentrated. 

Milk Frother – A milk frother is a great tool for adding air to milk or heavy cream to obtain a foam-like texture. It is also useful for stirring ingredients. You can use a handheld frother or an electric tabletop appliance. 

Preparation 

Iced Latte 

1. Brew 4 ounces of espresso. You can use 1  cup of iced coffee if you don’t drink espresso and a little less milk than this recipe calls for. Let the espresso cool down for a few minutes.
2. Add brown sugar, nutmeg, and 3 tablespoons of apple spice coffee syrup to the espresso, and mix it all together using the frother. Set it aside.
3. Line the drinking cup with caramel by pouring a generous amount into the cup and using the frother to spray it on the inside of the tumbler. 
4. Add in ice, followed by milk and the remaining 3 tablespoons of apple spice. 
5. Pour in the espresso mixture.   
6. Top the latte with whipped cream, additional caramel sauce, nutmeg, and edible glitter.
7. Enjoy!  

Tips

You can use more apple spice coffee syrup than indicated for a stronger flavor.  

Thoughts 

I was brainstorming video ideas for my Youtube channel, and I wanted to make a coffee drink with a strong Fall-inspired flavor. However, I needed to create a video with a Halloween theme. It felt right to make “potions” or regular coffee drinks with Halloween names. I like this Apple Pie Potion because it is a bit sneaky. When I made this drink, it didn’t seem like it would be too sweet because of the spices – apple spice syrup and nutmeg. In addition, the dark colors of the ingredients make this drink look deceptively darker than it tastes.

I really like this Apple Pie Potion. I have made it a few more times since first trying it out. I think it is really a sweet treat to look forward to each time I make it. The flavors and scent of this drink inspire warm and cozy feelings. I did share this drink with someone, and it is great for those with a sweet tooth. To combat the sweetness, you can use less caramel sauce or brew stronger espresso. Overall, I really liked this drink, and it is one I will make often.

I usually play around with different drinks I like, and I am always trying to switch up my coffee routine. You can find more coffee recipes, such as my Iced Peppermint Mocha Latte on the blog. In addition, I shared how to spice up your at-home coffee in the Fall with a pumpkin spice syrup. You can read about that here. Whether you follow my recipes or create your own, I encourage you to try something different every time.

I hope you like this recipe and don’t forget to watch the full video on YouTube.