Candy corn mixed with peanuts create a Halloween snack that tastes just like a Payday candy bar. ...get the recipe
Fun Food Holidays™
October 30th, 2025 is National Candy Corn Day

Dating back to the 1880s, candy corn is a hugely popular confection around Halloween time. Made of sugar, corn syrup, and honey (aren't those all the same thing?), kids across North America will be eating their corn without complaint.
Look for candy corn among CDK's recipes that use leftover Halloween candy. It's the season for sweets. It's National Candy Corn Day.
Recipes to celebrate National Candy Corn Day
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Candy CornServes/Makes 1.75 lbs. / Ready In: 30-60 minutes
Made with powdered milk, salt, sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla extract, food coloring, powdered sugar ...get the recipe
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Candy Corn QuesadillasServes/Makes 8 / Ready In: < 30 minutes
These quesadilla wedges are meant to look like the popular candy corn candies by using mozzarella, cheddar, and American cheese. ...get the recipe
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Goblin's DelightServes/Makes 7 cups / Ready In: < 30 minutes
A tasty Halloween snack mix made with pretzels, candy corn, raisins, chocolate chips, M&Ms, and peanuts. ...get the recipe
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Candy Corn Jello ShootersServes/Makes 4 cups / Ready In: 2-5 hrs
Fun jello shots layered to look like candy corn using lemon and orange jello. Made with vodka and water but can be made non-alcoholic if desired. ...get the recipe
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