Crazy for Candy Corn

Updated September 16, 2015
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Calling all candy corn crazies! We’ve rounded up our favorite recipes inspired by your beloved Halloween candy. Pick a candy corn treat to make for a festive fall or Halloween gathering. 

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Crazy for Candy Corn

We've taken your favorite tri-colored candy and made it even better. Prepare to love candy corn even more than you already did.

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Spooky-Sweet Candy Corn

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Spooky-Sweet Candy Corn Recipe

If you’re a little put off by store-bought candy corn’s extensive ingredient list (we don’t blame you), you can make a copycat version in the comfort of your own home. This homemade Halloween dessert is so simple, it's almost like magic. Not only is it incredibly easy, we think this recipe tastes even better than the commercial stuff.  

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Orange Angel Food Cupcakes with Candy Corn Buttercream

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Orange Angel Food Cupcakes with Candy Corn Buttercream Recipe

This citrus-flavored spin on angel food cake is perfect as the base for colorful Candy Corn frosting! Pile the cupcake high with buttercream and enjoy this Halloween treat.

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Candy Corn and M&M's Chewy Crispy Bars

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Candy Corn and M&M's Chewy Crispy Bars Recipe

Candy Corn and M&M's Chewy Crispy Bars make fun Halloween treats.

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Mummified Candy-Corn Cake

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Mummified Candy-Corn Cake Recipe

This festive candy corn-colored cake is sure to impress your Halloween guests. 

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Corny Candy Popcorn Balls

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Corny Candy Popcorn Balls Recipe

Full of popcorn, teddy bear cookies, and candy corn and glued together by melted marshmallows, this treat will be a hit. You'll need to work quickly to shape the balls, so gather everyone to help.

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Candy Corn Fudge

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Candy Corn Fudge Recipe

Candy corn finds a new home inside this melt-in-your-mouth fudge recipe. An optional drizzle of white and semisweet chocolate adds an easy decoration. Swirl and serve!

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Candy Corn Chocolate Cakes

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Candy Corn Chocolate Cakes Recipe

Create a cake version of the popular Halloween candy by frosting wedges of rich chocolate cake with orange, yellow and white buttercream frosting to resemble pieces of candy corn. It's a great recipe to make for a Halloween carnival cake walk.

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Chocolate Candy Corn Truffles

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Chocolate Candy Corn Truffles Recipe

Dark chocolate and bitter orange offset the sweetness of candy corn in these fun but fancy truffles. Prep and Cook Time: about 30 minutes, plus at least 2 1/2 hours to chill. You'll need 64 fluted 1-inch paper candy cups for this recipe.

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Trash Mix

Trash Mix Recipe

Create the ultimate salty-sweet combo with little pretzel pieces, gummy worms, chocolate-covered candy pieces, and candy corn. Stir in a mixture of dried fruits and banana chips for snack that your kids will love.

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Haunted Chocolate Bark

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Haunted Chocolate Bark Recipe

Decorate homemade chocolate bark with gummy worms, Kit Kat bars, candy corn, and more to make these festive treats. 

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Wicked Chocolate Wedges

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Wicked Chocolate Wedges Recipe

This rich and chocolaty pie is topped off with a dollop of whipped cream and candy corn. But a sprinkle of chocolate curls makes it decadent!

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Favorite Caramel Apples

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Favorite Caramel Apples Recipe

For a special treat, press warm caramel apples into chopped peanuts, candy-coated chocolates, candy corn or red cinnamon candies.

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Eat-It-Up Snack Mix

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Eat-It-Up Snack Mix Recipe

Family, friends and coworkers will love "goblin" up this yummy snack mix! Make it for Halloween parties and fall gatherings.

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Skulls on Sticks

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Skulls on Sticks Recipe

Candy corn takes the form teeth in these skull-shaped popcorn balls.

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Colorful Critters

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Colorful Critters Recipe

Make these fun, kid-friendly treats with chocolate-covered snack cakes, assorted candies and chocolate and white icing. They're perfect for birthday parties or after-school snacks,

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Owl Cookies

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Owl Cookies Recipe

Who gives a hoot if someone takes the last cookie? When the cookies are this cute, can you blame them?

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Sticky-Sweet Caramel Apples

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Sticky-Sweet Caramel Apples Recipe

These super easy to make and yummy caramel apples make sweet party favors.

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