13 Candy Corn-Packed Desserts That Prove It's The Most Underrated Candy Of All
Don't knock 'em 'til you've tried 'em.
Candy corn might have us all the most divided when it comes to all the Halloween candies out there, but we're here to break through the noise: They're actually, kind of, definitely the best. Think about it: It just wouldn't be Halloween without a bowl full of these sweet, chewy little corn kernels in trick or treat bag. Sure, they're a pretty weird candy when you think about it, but if you're not adding candy corn to your cookies, cakes, snack mixes, and booze, are you really living Halloween to its fullest? That's why we are maximizing our candy corn intake with these desserts that are positively loaded with this underrated, yet top-tier candy.
Of all the candies out there, candy corn easily gets MVP status for its versatility alone. These tri-colored, sugary little triangles are not only a great pop of chewy texture when folded into our Monster Munch or ghost marshmallow brownies, but also make for an easy way to add a final bit of decoration to your favorite homemade treats. But if a few bits of candy corn aren't enough for you, be sure to try our candy corn cobs and our It's A Great Bundkin, Charlie Brown cake for all the candy corn you can dream of.
Have some leftover candy corn? Keep the fun times going all the way into November with a few Thanksgiving treats, like our pumpkin pie turkeys, turkey cupcakes, or Oreo turkeys. Whatever you do,don't stop at just the candy corn—we've got even more creative ways to use up leftover Halloween candy, halloween potluck ideas, and spooky recipes in our collection of fun Halloween food ideas for you to check out next.
Halloween Chex Mix
This Chex Mix recipe is perfect for Halloween parties, for pre-trick or treat snacking, or for using up your leftover candy. In honor of the holiday, this blend veers more toward the sweet side by using a cinnamon- and vanilla-scented seasoning. We also included some more dessert-friendly components: chocolate-covered pretzels, cinnamon Teddy Grahams, and candy corn (naturally).
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It's The Great Bundt-kin, Charlie Brown
Whether you’re throwing a Halloween bash and need a show-stopping centerpiece dessert, or just really love the Peanuts gang and want your pumpkin patch to be the most sincere, this is the cake for you—it’s the Great Pumpkin, er, Bundt-kin, Charlie Brown!
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Candy Corn Cobs
Trick and treat your family and friends with this play on corn on the cob that's actually made with candy corn and edible cookie dough. 😉
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Halloween Layer Cake
We've done our fair share of spooky Halloween treats—Dracula dentures! poison apples!—but wanted to make a Halloween dessert that you wouldn't be too scared to take a bite of. The presentation of this layer cake is so cute, guaranteed to lure in everyone for a bite.
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Jack-o'-Lantern Rice Krispies
Skip your regular pumpkin carving night in favor of these scary-cute little pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie treats! BTW, these work with any spooky cookie cutters you've got—check out our TikTok for proof.
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Pumpkin Pie Turkeys
Looking to get a little crafty with your Thanksgiving dessert this year? These pumpkin turkeys are just the thing. Easy to make and extremely adorable, everyone will love them! Plus, you'll get to snack on the scraps before your guests arrive.
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Easy Candy Corn Jello Shots
Don't judge these Jell-O shots by how you feel about the candy. You'll be glad to know, thanks to whipped cream vodka and citrus-flavored Jell-O, these taste more like Creamsicles than mellow creme.
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Ghost Marshmallow Brownies
These decadent and fudgy brownies are worth making from scratch, but, if you're in a time crunch, feel free to sub in your favorite boxed brownie mix. They'll turn out cute no matter what!
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Candy Corn Ghost Cupcakes
Mimic the layers of candy corn you love so much with these adorably spooky cupcakes.
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Oreo Turkeys
Decorating an Oreo to look like a turkey is much easier than it seems. Don't have candy eyes? Get creative and use Reese's Pieces or chocolate chips. Hot tip: White chocolate hardens quickly, so make sure to have everything else ready to go when you start melting your chocolate.
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Monster Munch
A festive popcorn is one of the easiest snacks to complete your Halloween party spread. This recipe is just a handful of ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry—popcorn, pretzels, chocolate chips, candy corn—and takes 10 minutes to whip up. If you’re looking for the perfect sweet-salty, last-minute Halloween snack to wow your party—this is it.
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Turkey Cupcakes
You could stick to your guns and make a pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, OR you could make these stupidly adorable turkey cupcakes. You can turn a chocolate cupcake into a cute little turkey with simple decorations like candy corn, M&M's, and pretzels.
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Candy Corn Ice Cream
This is going to change whatever you feel about candy corn. Just trust us.
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