15 Best Candy Corn Desserts to Make for Halloween

Are you team candy corn?

Candy corn might just be one of the most recognizable Halloween candies there is—but it's a controversial one at that! Some people wait all year just to have it, while others would prefer a bag of bite-sized chocolate bars instead. But if you're on team candy corn, then you'll be happy to know there's a lot you can do with the sweet, colorful treat. Here, we've rounded up tons of candy corn desserts to make throughout the autumn season. From Halloween desserts to Thanksgiving cupcakes, there's something for everyone on this list of fall treats. Oh, and it's a great way to use up that leftover Halloween candy!

While candy corn might not be everyone's favorite trick-or-treating candy, it 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! Candy corn even made the list of top ten Halloween candies in the United States last year. But besides for just eating it by the handful or adding it to your favorite candy jar, candy corn is also a tasty addition to homemade blondies, Halloween cookies, chocolate bark, and more. It'll make even a simple batch of pumpkin cheesecake bars looks festive and fun. So read on for all the ways to use candy corn this season!

Using candy corn, candy eyeballs, and sprinkles to decorate these pumpkin cheesecake bars will instantly make them spookier and more fun. Turn it into a fall activity by getting your kids to help with the decorating!

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These cookies are made with more brown sugar than white sugar which helps keep the dough dense enough to prevent the candy corn from sinking. It also ensures these cookies are chewy rather than cakey.

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You actually don't even need to like candy corn to make this sweet Halloween treat. It's made to look like candy corn, but uses orange and yellow candy melts instead.

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Since candy corn is so sweet, it's the perfect addition to this Halloween Chex Mix. The soft, sugary candy is balanced out by the salty pretzels, nuts, and crunchy cereal.

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This sweet and salty snack is perfect for handing out to guests at your Halloween party. They look festive and taste delicious, too!

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These cute cupcakes are inspired by the shape and color of candy corn. The base is a spiced pumpkin cupcake and the three layers of frosting are simple to re-create.

Get the Pumpkin Cupcakes with Candy Corn Buttercream Frosting recipe at Grandbaby Cakes.

For a fun twist on classic blondies, try adding white chocolate chips and candy corn for your mix-ins. It's a simple way to turn your treats into something festive.

Get the Candy Corn Blondies recipe at Dinner Then Dessert.

This chocolate bark is made to look like a creepy spider web, but it's the candy corn and candy eyeballs that take it over the top!

Get the Halloween Chocolate Bark recipe at A Classic Twist.

Loaded with marshmallows, candy corn, and peanuts, these treats are perfect for anyone who loves the flavors of sweet and salty. Plus, they don't require any baking!

Get the Candy Corn Peanut Bars recipe at Julie's Eats and Treats.

These cute pieces of tri-color fudge are simple cut into wedges or triangles so that they actually resemble candy corn! To get flavor right, they're sweetened with honey and vanilla extract.

Get the Easy Candy Corn Fudge recipe at Mom on Timeout.

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This rich brownie tart is a great way to use up extra Halloween candy. Load up the top with chocolate bar pieces, M&Ms, and, of course, candy corn!

Get the Peanut Butter Nutella Candy Brownie recipe at How Sweet Eats.

These sugar cookie bars are soft and sweet. The orange and yellow layers are both made from sugar cookie dough while the white layer is a cream cheese frosting. Be sure to cut them into triangles for that classic candy corn look.

Get the Candy Corn Sugar Cookie Bars recipe at Garnish and Glaze.

Candy corn isn't just for Halloween! It's also the perfect candy for decorating these cute Thanksgiving cupcakes. Gobble, gobble!

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You only need orange soda, mango juice, and vanilla ice cream to make this festive punch that doubles as a sweet dessert. It's non-alcoholic but you can also add vanilla vodka if you prefer!

Get the Candy Corn Punch recipe at Amanda's Cookin'.

It doesn't get easier than a chewy Halloween Rice Krispies treat loaded with sweet Halloween candy. The bright colors of candy corn in this case really makes the treats pop.

Get the Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats recipe at Simply Lakita.

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