3 Candy Corn Confections
Use the iconic fall candy in 3 delectable new ways with our recipes for candy corn treats.
By: Wendy Kalen
Nothing says Halloween like candy corn. These sweet little candy kernels add a fun, chewy texture to these three classic treats with a twist.
1. Candy Corn Puppy Chow
A match made in heaven — chocolate and peanut butter — is even better with the addition of festive candy corn and crispy cereal. Watch this candy disappear before your eyes.
Serves: 20
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 1/2 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $
Ingredients
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup butter
6 cups rice or wheat squares cereal
2 cups candy corn
3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 cup peanuts
Instructions
- In a large microwavable bowl melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter
- Microwave on high one minute; stir and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until mixture is smooth*
- Add the cereal and candy corn; stir to combine
- Spread on a wax paper-covered cookie sheet; cool. Transfer mixture to sealable plastic or brown paper bag. Add sugar; shake to coat
*Tip: The chocolate chip mixture can be melted on the stove, stirring frequently over medium-low.
Variations
Feel free to add whatever suits your fancy — nuts, different flavored chips or dried fruits would be delicious additions.
2. Chocolate Chip and Candy Corn Cookies
Serves: 40
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: about 11 minutes per batch
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup candy corn, coarsely chopped
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, salt and baking soda to combine
- In a large bowl with a mixer cream the butter, brown and white sugars until combined. Add the egg, and vanilla beating until combined
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating to combine. Stir in the chocolate chips and candy corn
- Drop slightly rounded tablespoons of batter 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake until just browned on the bottom, 10 to 12 minutes
*Tip: If you like your cookies crisp, cut back the flour to 1 cup and use all white sugar.
3. Chocolate Puffed Rice Cereal Bars with Candy Corn
Serves: 32
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 cups chocolate rice cereal
3 cups candy corn
Instructions
- Coat a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan with cooking spray
- In a large pot over low heat, melt butter, cocoa and chocolate chips, stirring often until smooth. Add marshmallows and stir until completely combined. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla
- Stir in the cereal and the candy corn. Using a buttered spatula or waxed paper press into prepared pan. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cut into 8 equal strips vertically and 8 equal horizontally for 64 rectangles
Tips:
- Alternatively, spread a little water in the bottom of the pan. Wrap the outside of the pan in aluminum foil and then place the foil in the pan.
- If using foil, lift out the squares onto a cutting surface and remove the foil.
- Butter the knife, so the candy does not stick.
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