Why You'll Love This Halloween Recipe
PB&J is the undefeated kids' lunch. The ghost shape makes it feel special with literally one extra step, and it holds up beautifully in a lunchbox till noon.
Ingredients for Ghost PB&J Sandwiches
- Bread
- Peanut butter (or sunbutter for nut-free schools)
- Jelly or jam
- Ghost cookie cutter
- Mini chocolate chips
How to Make Ghost PB&J Sandwiches Step by Step
- Spread peanut butter and jelly edge-to-edge (edge-to-edge prevents soggy spots).
- Cut ghost shapes with the cutter.
- Press mini chocolate chips in for eyes and a mouth.
- Pack with an ice pack if it sits more than 2 hours.
💡 Tips for the Best Ghost PB&J Sandwiches
Sunbutter keeps it school-safe where nuts are banned. A thin peanut butter layer on BOTH slices waterproofs the bread against jelly. Freeze a batch — they thaw by lunchtime.
Halloween Party Serving Ideas
Add apple slices and a cheese stick for a complete ghost-approved lunch.
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📌 Pin it for laterFrequently Asked Questions
Nut-free school?
Use sunflower seed butter — same method, totally school-safe.
How do I keep them from getting soggy?
Peanut butter on both slices creates a moisture barrier; pack jelly in the middle.
Can I freeze them?
Yes — up to a month. Skip fresh fruit inside; thaw in the lunchbox.
Best jelly?
Grape is classic, but raspberry 'blood' jelly is very on-theme.