The Ultimate Halloween Guacamole with Spooky Chips

Funny story…my son actually created our family’s favorite easy guacamole recipe and he graciously let me borrow it to make a Halloween party appetizer. So together we created THE ULTIMATE HALLOWEEN GUACAMOLE WITH SPOOKY CHIPS with just 6 simple ingredients! If you have extra time, make the spooky chips for the kiddos and you’ll definitely get some major brownie points, or serve with regular tortilla chips. Either way, there’s nothing better than getting into the spirit of the holidays and celebrating.

This simple and fun spider web guacamole dip is the perfect seasonal appetizer that everyone will love.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It looks cool. The sour cream spider web is stunning and really brings the Halloween spirit to your party.
The taste and texture are on point. Made with ripe avocados, fresh lime, and just enough seasoning for a smooth and delicious bite.
Fun way to serve the chips. Cutting tortilla chips into Halloween shapes adds an unexpected playful touch.

How To Make Halloween Guacamole with Spooky Chips

Equipment:

Ingredients:

• 4 Avocados, ripe
• Juice from ½ of a Lime
• 1 Tsp Sea Salt
• 1 Can of Rotel, drained 
• 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic, about 2-3 large cloves
• ¼ cup Cilantro, chopped
• Sour Cream
• ​4-5 Flour Tortillas

Instructions:

For the guacamole:

1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocados into a large bowl. Add the lime juice, salt, Rotel, minced garlic, cilantro and the salt.
2. Mash the avocados in the mixture using the back of a fork until you achieve the desired consistency.
3. Stir with a spatula until incorporated.
4. Spoon the guacamole dip into a serving bowl and smooth the surface of the guacamole with your spatula.
5. Place your sour cream in a ziploc bag (or piping bag), cut a small hole in one of the corners and pipe your spiderweb on top of the dip. (Start by making a cross, then two lines creating an X shape. Connect the straight lines with three swooping lines in each section.)
6. Place your plastic spiders on top of the dip.

For the chips:

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Using your cookie cutters, cut shapes out of the tortillas. Place them flat on a cookie sheet, spritz with olive oil or cooking spray, and sprinkle with salt.
3. Bake for about 10 minutes while keeping a close eye on the chips so they don’t burn. If the chips start to curl, flip them over during baking.

Assembly:

1. Place the bowl with the guacamole on your serving platter and scatter the spooky chips around the dip.
2. Serve and enjoy!
   

Pro Tips

Use ripe avocados. Make sure your avocados are ripe but not mushy for the best texture. Squeeze the avocado gently and if the it gives a little when you squeeze but doesn’t cave in, it is probably ripe!
Neat spider webs. Use a zip-top bag with a tiny cut in the corner, a piping bag or a squeeze bottle to get smooth, even lines.
Bake the chips carefully. Bake chips at 300°F for about 10 minutes, watching closely so they don’t burn. If they start to curl, flip them halfway through baking.
Serve immediately. Guacamole is always best fresh. If prepping ahead, keep the guacamole tightly covered and if browning occurs, gently scrap off the brown top layer with a spoon. Pipe on the spider web right before serving.

Recipe Variations

Skip the web: If you don’t have time for the spider web or are serving this perfect guac recipe for a different occasion, just skip the sour cream spider web!
For an adult gathering: Save time and skip the spooky chips and serve with blue corn tortilla chips. I like contrast between thec blue chips, the green guac and orange serving bowl.
Serve with Veggie: Serve with carrot sticks, cucumber slices, or bell pepper strips in place or or in addition to chips.
Smoky flavor: Add some of smoked paprika or chipotle powder (to taste) for additional flavor.

Storing

Storing: Keep guacamole in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface for up to 2-3 days in the fridge. If the top turns brown, simply scrape off the thin top layer and serve. Store chips separately in a sealed container..

Halloween snacks should be as fun as they are tasty, and this guacamole Halloween dip with its sour cream spider web and spooky chips is exactly that! Whether you’re a guacamole pro or making it for this first time, this easy recipe offers a unique twist that anyone can make and is sure to impress your guests! And hey, if you don’t have time to make the homemade guac, let this recipe inspire you to zhush up store-bought guacamole and chips for your next gathering!

If you like this Halloween treat, check out my Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Spice Sheet Cake hack! Looking for more dip appetizer ideas? Check out my easy dip recipes!

What about pumpkin decorating ideas? I’ve got you covered with our easy DIY Pumpkin Centerpiece tutorial over on our sister site, Simple Stylings!

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