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Easy Puff Pastry Voodoo Dolls – Spooky Halloween Treat with Honey “Fake Blood”

Halloween is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, and these puff pastry voodoo dolls are both spooky and sweet! Shaped like little dolls and decorated with edible “stitches,” they’re fun to make and guaranteed to wow at kids’ parties, family gatherings, or a Halloween dessert table. What makes this recipe so unique is the clever use of puff pastry for a crisp, flaky base and honey mixed with a touch of red food coloring to create fake blood. It’s a simple, family-friendly treat that looks creepy but tastes amazing—no fancy baking skills required. These voodoo doll pastries can be enjoyed plain, sprinkled with sugar, or even filled with chocolate, jam, or Nutella for an extra surprise. With only a few ingredients and less than 30 minutes of baking time, they’re one of the easiest spooky snacks you’ll ever make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 voodoo dolls
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional, for sprinkling
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • A few drops red food coloring
  • Optional fillings: chocolate chips Nutella, or jam

Equipment

  • Rolling pin (if pastry needs flattening)
  • Cookie cutter (gingerbread man shape works perfectly)
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry brush
  • Small bowl for mixing “fake blood”
  • Toothpick or piping bag (for drawing stitches)

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat oven
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cut the shapes
  1. Roll out puff pastry slightly if needed.
  2. Use a gingerbread man cookie cutter to cut out doll shapes.
  3. Place on baking sheet.
Step 3: Add filling (optional)
  1. If you’d like, place a teaspoon of chocolate or jam on one cutout and top with another cutout, sealing the edges with a fork.
Step 4: Decorate before baking
  1. Use a toothpick to gently poke small “stitch” marks across the body for a stitched-up voodoo doll look.
  2. Sprinkle lightly with sugar if desired.
Step 5: Bake
  1. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.
Step 6: Make the fake blood
  1. In a small bowl, mix honey with a few drops of red food coloring until it looks like blood.
Step 7: Finish decorating
  1. Once the pastries cool slightly, drizzle or brush with honey fake blood for a spooky effect.
  2. Add more toothpick “stitches” with melted chocolate or icing if desired.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
For longer storage, refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes to crisp them up.
🥄 Variations
Sweet Filling: Nutella, fruit jam, or cream cheese.
Savory Filling: Cheese and tomato paste for a pizza-style voodoo doll.
Extra Spooky: Use black icing or melted chocolate to pipe stitched mouths and X-shaped eyes.
Mini Dolls: Cut smaller shapes for bite-sized party snacks.
Dusting Option: Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar before baking for added flavor.
❓ 10 FAQs
Do I need a special voodoo doll cutter?
No, a gingerbread man cookie cutter works perfectly.
Can I use homemade pastry instead of puff pastry?
Yes, but puff pastry gives the best flaky texture.
How do I keep the pastry from sticking?
Use parchment paper or lightly flour your surface.
Can I make them ahead of time?
Yes, prepare the dolls, refrigerate unbaked, and bake before serving.
What can I use instead of honey for fake blood?
Corn syrup with red coloring also works.
Can kids help make these?
Absolutely—they’ll love cutting shapes and brushing on the “blood.”
Can I freeze them?
Yes, freeze unbaked dolls and bake directly from frozen (add 5 minutes).
How do I make them extra golden?
Brush with milk before baking for a nice finish.
Are these sweet or savory?
They can be either, depending on your filling.
Can I serve them warm or cold?
Both work—warm is flakier, cold is great for parties.
🏁 Conclusion
Puff pastry voodoo dolls are a delightfully creepy Halloween snack that combines flaky pastry, spooky design, and sweet honey “blood.” They’re quick, versatile, and sure to grab attention at any gathering. Whether filled with chocolate, jam, or left plain, these treats are a spooky twist on a pastry classic that kids and adults will both enjoy.