15 Homemade Halloween Candy Recipes

They're even better than the store-bought kind!

As soon as you see the candy aisle of the supermarket fill up with bite-sized chocolates, candy corn, and other classic Halloween candies, you know that the spooky season is near. But before you stock up on bags of the sweet stuff, you might want to consider making your own Halloween candy from scratch. Yes, you heard that right! We're making the case for homemade Halloween candy recipes! If this is something you've never considered before, just think how much fun it will be to make your own Halloween treats. From copycat Reese's peanut butter cups to spiderweb bark, there's something for everyone!

If you're a fan of all pumpkin desserts, look no further than the easy-to-make pumpkin truffles. Prefer something sweet and salty? Try making Ree Drummond's homemade pretzel turtles. Wrap them up in cellophane bags with themed ribbon and you have the perfect giveaway treat for your Halloween party! Or bring them to a spooky school bake sale along with your favorite Halloween cookies. And, if you still need another excuse to make these Halloween candies, you can always snack on them while you watch your favorite scary movie!

Once you learn how to make these super-easy chocolate-caramel treats, you'll want to put them on repeat throughout the year. They're great for Halloween, Christmas, Easter, or just about any occasion!

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Reese's lovers will appreciate this homemade version of the candy! They're just as creamy and chocolaty, but you can also add a sprinkle of sea salt to make them just a tad bit more elevated.

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It doesn't get easier than homemade bark! All you need are graham crackers and candy melts (in orange, yellow, and white to match the colors of candy corn), plus a few candy-covered chocolates for good measure!

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Not only is this a fun idea to make your own chocolate caramel candies, but it's also a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy! It's a win-win!

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This might look like a fancier Halloween candy, but it's actually surprisingly easy to make! Swap out the white and gold sprinkles or orange and black sprinkles to make them even more festive.

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Go wild with your favorite chocolate candies by using them as a topping for these salty-sweet crackers. The best part? It only takes 30 minutes to make!

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The flavors of fall shine bright in this 10-minute fudge recipe. It's made with chopped dried apples, dulce de leche, and white chocolate chips.

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Buckeyes are basically just peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, but they're a long-time favorite with kids and adults alike. You can even decorate them with orange sprinkles to make them ready for Halloween!

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What's the secret to these homemade butterfingers? Candy corn! Yes, the controversial tri-colored candy can finally be put to good use in this recipe for a chocolate covered, nutty treat.

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Give your friends and family the creepy crawlies with this spiderweb bark that's so much fun to make. All you need is a toothpick to create the spiderweb design.

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Pecan pralines, otherwise known as "little puddles of joy," are definitely worth a try if you like your candy nutty and sweet. You can make them up to a week in advance for even easier holiday entertaining.

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The color (orange) of this sweet-citrusy treat is perfect for Halloween! Plus, they're a festive addition to just about any candy bowl.

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These sweet and salty treats are mummified in a melted candy coating and decorated with candy eyeballs for a silly, yet spooky finishing touch.

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This candy is loaded with four types of nuts: peanuts, cashews, almonds, and pecans. Plus, the buttery, toffee-like flavor is perfectly balanced with a hint of flaky sea salt.

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Chocolate almond bark and mini Reese's peanut butter candies come together in this simple homemade treat. You'll wonder why you never thought of it before!

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