Happy LATE Halloween! I meant to make these before the actual holiday, but I figured that nobody wanted my sick hands unwrapping chocolate candies, so I postponed it to this weekend. Today’s recipe is inspired by the dessert genius Sally. It reminds me of my favorite holiday treat Chocolate Pretzel Rings. I wasn’t able to find pretzel rings this time, so I subbed in regular pretzels. I decided after making this Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow that I wanted to turn the perfectly spiced kisses into candy, and Sally had the awesome idea of using candy corn. I love candy corn!
With recipes like this, the most time consuming part is unwrapping kisses.
Good thing that I miraculously found a Law&Order rerun that I had never seen before, so I was distracted.
After this morning’s run, I set up a little assembly line in the kitchen.
Making kisses candies.
Before briefly sticking them in the oven and adding candy corn on the top.
The pretzels worked out perfectly, which was good to know since the circular kind are hard to find.
I wasn’t sure how the kisses and candy corn mixture would taste, but they are fantastic!
The spiced pumpkin is the best tasting, but the hugs look super cute!
These are a good looking and great tasting combination that make the perfect holiday (or post-holiday) treat!
Ok, this might be my new favorite Halloween food! I am a huge candy corn fan, and these guys are fantastic!
You’ll have to go looking for the spiced pumpkin kisses tomorrow and make a batch right away!
I am currently storing these in the fridge, and I don’t think they will last long.
Once you make them, you will understand why! The only problem…figuring out what to do with all my leftover pumpkins before I eat them. Any ideas???
Did you stock up on ‘the day after’ Halloween candy 70% off?
Here are a few more blogger options for your candy corn…
Homemade Butterfinger Bark from Cookies & Cups
Candy Corn Cornflake Cookies from Pies and Plots
Candy Corn Cookies from Itty Bitty Bakes
Candy Corn Gooey Cake Bars from Inside BruCrew Life
Crispy Rice Candy Corn Treats from Paula Deen
Tricky Trash Candy from Shugery Sweets
Scarecrow Bars from Cookies & Cups
Or you can eat it my FAVORITE way…odd as it sounds, I love to eat candy corn sprinkled into popcorn. Make sure that you add the candy corn quickly so that it heats up and melts. Trust me…you’ll be hooked!
Do you like Candy Corn? What is your favorite way to eat it?
Any other ideas for leftover Halloween candy?
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Halloween is my favorite holiday. I have always loved it since I was a kid.
Halloween isn’t one of my top holidays, but I love the recipes and decorations (ie pumpkins). I think it is so fun to celebrate with the kids at work and see all the families out in the neighborhoods!
Ohh I love the candy corn in the popcorn idea! AND these pretzel treats look amazing. Pumpkin spiced kisses!? YUM!
Keep your eyes open for them…I can find them at Target. They are fantastic…especially in puppy chow!
Sugar rush, anyone?
Me! These look fantastic!
Me too!
I was just thinking about how good the cool pumpkin spice kisses taste with the salty pretzels. Perfect to snack on for today’s Bear’s game!
Ooh, those look yummy and super easy! I love candy corn, but you probably already know that 🙂 Thanks for the link up, I really appreciate it!
You are so welcome!
These are pretty darn good and super festive for fall. Next year, I will be making them at the start of the month!
YUM! I am SO glad you made these – I must try them with pumpkin kisses! I love the pumpkin variety 🙂
Me too! You should try the pumpkin kisses puppy chow. It is fantastic! Thanks for the inspiration!
Minus the candy corn this look delicious!!
You can sub in M&M’s, nuts, or chocolate chips (although I must say that the candy corn flavor is mild combined with the spicey pumpkin kisses!)
My sweet tooth has thankfully been curbed since going paleo but i still enjoy drooling over your creations!!
Congrats! That is amazing to hear! I have heard this about the Paleo diet and I love seeing all of your Paleo recipes!
That glass pumpkin is so cute. I love decorating for fall.
Me too!
Funny…that was here when I moved in meaning it belonged to the BOY. You have to wonder a) when he went out and bought a gass pumpkin and b) why it lived year round in the bathroom : )
Ahhh yes my mom makes these little pretzel bites! What a good idea to use the pumpkin kisses too! I may need to make a few this weekend. 🙂
You totally should! They remind me of your mini cakes which look awesome!
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