Halloween is just around the corner, and if you were waiting to turn your kitchen into a sugary, spooky, and creative workstation, this is the right time. Falling on the 31st of October, 2025, the spooky festival is a hit amongst kids and parents alike, and for all the right reasons. Apart from carving pumpkins and getting a scary outfit, baking themed treats is the best way to spend some quality time with your children whilst prepping for Halloween.
Landing with colourful treats, themed candies, and a lot of flour on the floor, baking with your kids will truly be the highlight of your week. But before you start baking, here are some hacks to make baking in your Usha’s OTG a smooth and stress-free experience.
Preheat In Advance
Kids have the attention span of a goldfish. If you keep them unentertained in the kitchen for a long time, they’d get bored and would want to go back to playing their video games. To help speed up the baking process, preheat your Usha OTG in advance. In the meantime, you can mix the batter, knead the dough, or make shapes with the cookie cutter with your kids.
Use The Middle Rack
Whether you’re baking cupcakes, cookies, or brownies, the middle rack is the most suitable for Halloween treats. Since your child would want their Halloween creation to turn out in the best shape on the first go, the middle rack will ensure even heating and perfectly baked treats. So, resist the temptation of adding multiple trays to the Usha’s OTG, bake in batches, and always get the fluffiest cupcakes, moist cookies, and pies.
Bake Mini Portions
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Be aware that the OTG does not have the same power and space as a full oven. To achieve the best results with the multi-functional appliance, aim for mini muffins, smaller brownies, and similar items, which reduce the chance of uneven cooking. And the best part is that your kids will get to decorate more pieces without having to wait too long. From spider webs to ghost faces to spooky eyes, have a gala time making themed desserts.
Let The Baked Goods Cool Down
To ensure that your kids are safe, let them know that the OTG is a red zone. Once the baking is complete, you can open the window of Usha’s OTG and let the baked treats come down to room temperature. Avoid cooling on a rack on the kitchen counter, as that can be very tempting for the kids to just dig in with a spoon, but the hot tray can be dangerous.
Set A Toppings Station
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The best part about making desserts for Halloween is the themed decoration. But with toppings like whipped cream, chocolate chips, sprinkles, candies, food colours, etc, it’s only a matter of time till your kitchen turns chaotic. To save yourself from the intense cleaning afterwards, set up a dedicated toppings station and give your kids a designated bowl and tray to avoid spills in the kitchen.