Gross Halloween Party Food: Dirty Earwax Q-Tip Treats
Is there anything grosser than a dirty earwax q-tip? Nope. And that’s what makes these the perfect gross Halloween party treat!
I don’t think that I have ever called one of my own recipes “gross” before, but there is a first time for everything and these Dirty Q-Tip Treats are truly gross.
To be honest, I kind of got a little waves of nausea making these with the kids last year, but the end result is a truly fantastic and disgusting treat that will be the hit of any horrific (that’s the goal, right?) Halloween party!
Even better, these gross little Dirty Earwax Q-tip Halloween treats are SUPER easy to make which is perfect if you have little ones who like to help.
Only a few ingredients/supplies needed to make Dirty Earwax Q-tips
Box of Q-Tips *I used real Q-Tips because they are inexpensive (check the Dollar Store!) and I also think the box makes a fun prop. You could also use sucker sticks.
Serving Tray (I went with a platter from the dollar store)
Bag of Jet Puffed Mini Marshmallows
Kraft Caramels
Assemble Dirty Earwax Q-tips
First of all, use a strong pair of scissors (or even garden shears) to snip off the ends of the Q-Tips.
Then, just push each end into a marshmallow.
Next you will need to melt your caramels. We used about 12 caramels to do all of these Q-Tips. Put them all in a small microwavable dish and melt slowly in 10 second increments stirring in between each microwave session.
Once the caramel is melted, you can start dipping in the Q-Tips.
Now remember, you are going for gross here and nothing is grosser than a big dangling dip of earwax on the end of a Q-Tip, so the kids especially loved the ones that had that nice tip on them!
How to Display Your Gross Dirty Earwax Q-tip Treats
Of course, display is everything when it comes to Halloween, especially the gross stuff!
Make sure to keep your empty Q-Tip box, as it works wonderfully as a prop!
When we served these last year, everyone was afraid to even go near them until a few of the kids realized that they were actually pretty yummy, and then before I knew it, they were all gone. I will have to say though, the adults were not very interested in them at all. Hmmmm. Wonder why?
Print the Recipe for Dirty Earwax Q-Tip Treats
Gross Halloween Party Food: Dirty Earwax Q-Tip Treats
Definitely GROSS Halloween Party Food (which makes it perfect!) these Dirty Earwax Q-Tip treats will be a hit at your haunted house!
Ingredients
- Box of Q-Tips *I used real Q-Tips because they are inexpensive (check the Dollar Store!) and I also think the box makes a fun prop. You could also use sucker sticks.
- Serving Tray (I went with a platter from the dollar store)
- Bag of Jet Puffed Mini Marshmallows
- Kraft Caramels
Instructions
Assembly is SO easy.
First of all, use a strong pair of scissors (or even garden shears) to snip off the ends of the Q-Tips. Then, just push each end into a marshmallow. Next you will need to melt your caramels. We used about 12 caramels to do all of these Q-Tips. Put them all in a small microwavable dish and melt slowly in 10 second increments stirring in between each microwave session. Once the caramel is melted, you can start dipping in the Q-Tips. Now remember, you are going for gross here and nothing is grosser than a big dangling dip of earwax on the end of a Q-Tip, so the kids especially loved the ones that had that nice tip on them!
And remember: display is everything! I love to display these on a spooky tray with the original q-tip box for added effect.
Looking for other fun Halloween ideas?
Other Halloween Treat Ideas
Go here to see my recipe for Gross Dirty Bandaid Treats. (Ewww. I know. But again: Ewww is good on Halloween!)
Go here to see my Spooky Spider Cookie Recipe.
Check Out Our Recipe for Spooky Deviled Egg Spiders.
Other Fun Halloween Recipes, Crafts & Activities
- Easy Ghost Pudding Cups Recipe
- Mummy Cup Pencil and/or Treat Holders
- DIY Mini Knitted Pumpkin
- Gross Halloween Party Food: Dirty Q-Tips
- Bugles Witch Fingers
- Spooky Spiderweb Soup
- Halloween Spider Cookies
Keri Lyn says
I used Kraft caramels and didn’t have any issue but I have put them in the fridge before to help them harden.
T says
I made both the Q-tips & bloody bandaids for our Halloween party last year, & they were an absolute HIT! LoL
Cj says
Use peanutbutter instead of caramel
Sue says
I am making them for my party, I am going to use candy cigarettes and peanut butter! So the whole thing is edible
Nicole says
These were a hit with my fellow lunch lady friends I used candy cigarettes/sticks, kraft caramels and mini marshmallows and we put them in fridge and freezer to harder afterwards.
Marie-Interior Frugalista says
Gross and too funny – perfect for Halloween!