15 Candy Corn Desserts for a Sweet Treat on Halloween
Cookies, cupcakes, and even fudge!

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Is candy corn sometimes considered controversial? Yes. Should it be? No, and here's why: The Halloween candy is sweet, colorful, and perfect for turning any cookie or cake into a spooky Halloween dessert. Though some people prefer chocolate bars or sour gummies, candy corn has a long history that dates all the back to the 1880s. And, according to CNN, "manufacturers produce more than 35 million pounds of the humble tricolored candy" each year. So, what should you do with all that candy corn (aside from eating it by the handful)? Make these candy corn desserts!
Candy corn is a tasty addition to homemade blondies, Halloween cookies, chocolate bark, and more. It can be used to decorate a simple batch of pumpkin cheesecake bars or sprinkled into a Halloween snack mix for the perfect balance of salty and sweet. Still feeling skeptical about candy corn? Don't worry, this list also includes some Halloween recipes that aren't made with candy corn at all! Instead, you'll love the candy corn-inspired desserts like the candy corn cupcakes or tricolor fudge with the signature orange, yellow, and white layers.
So, whether you're planning a Halloween party and want to serve Halloween treats or need a great way to use up that leftover Halloween candy, you'll love all these ways to use candy corn this season!


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