22 DIY Halloween Candy Recipes

By Ethan Blake 3 min read

22 Homemade Halloween Candy Recipes

1. Cocoa Pumpkin Marshmallows

This unique, homemade treat combines the distinct flavors of cocoa and pumpkin in a fluffy marshmallow. Stir the ingredients over heat to create an irresistibly gooey texture. After letting the mixture cool down, you’ll end up with bite-sized delicacies perfect for your Halloween celebration.

The cocoa gives the marshmallows a subtle hint of chocolate, while the pumpkin adds a seasonal twist. Making these marshmallows at home provides a healthier alternative to store-bought candies.

You can even turn this into a fun activity with your kids. Allow them to help out by shaping the marshmallows into different spooky Halloween figures like ghosts or pumpkins. But remember always to practice safety when dealing with heated mixtures.

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Bring to boil 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, and a pinch of salt.

Mix in 1/2 cup pumpkin puree and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder.

Pour the mixture into a pan lined with powdered sugar-coated parchment paper.

Refrigerate until firm, then cut into shapes using cookie cutters or a knife.

Dip each piece in melted semi-sweet chocolate (optional).

Let it stand until set then serve to your happy trick-or-treaters!

2. Butterscotch Haystacks

Made from crunchy chow mein noodles and sweet butterscotch chips, Butterscotch Haystacks will be a hit at any Halloween party. What’s more is that they are super quick and easy to make. All you need to do is melt the chips, mix in the noodles, and let them cool.

The sweet and salty combination from the butterscotch and the chow mein noodles is a delightful surprise to any palate. Use this recipe to charm your guests with your creativity.

Butterscotch Haystacks are also a great DIY project for kids to enjoy. Once the melted butterscotch has cooled slightly, kids can help shape the haystacks, just be sure that the mixture isn’t too hot!

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Melt 1 bag of butterscotch chips over a medium heat, stirring consistently.

Once melted, turn off heat and stir in approximately 3 cups of chow mein noodles until fully coated.

Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a lined baking tray.

Allow to cool until firm – use the fridge to speed up this process if necessary.

For extra fun, melt some chocolate chips and drizzle over the top (also optional).

Let it set completely before serving.

3. Candy Corn Pops

Candy Corn Pops are a creative twist on the iconic Halloween candy. Although store-bought candy corn is enjoyable, nothing beats homemade. With a few simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow method, you will have a tasty treat that everyone will love.

The unique tri-color design is what makes these pops stand out. By using themed colors – orange, yellow, and white, they’ll add to the spooky Halloween ambiance. Children especially will love the bright, cheerful colors.

While making these candies at home may seem daunting, the process is very straightforward: just layer, chill, cut, and enjoy! You just might discover a new seasonal tradition!

Here’s a spell to conjure these delights:

Melt white chocolate and divide into three equal parts.

Add natural food coloring to create orange and yellow hues.

Spread the dyed white chocolate in layers in a silicone mold, allowing each layer to chill before adding the next.

Once all layers are added and firmly set, pop them out of the mold.

Insert lollipop sticks.

Voila! You’ve got Candy Corn Pops!

Summary Table

Candy	Difficulty Level	Time Needed	Key Ingredient(s)
Cocoa Pumpkin Marshmallows	Medium	3 hours	Pumpkin Puree, Cocoa Powder
Butterscotch Haystacks	Easy	1 hour	Chow Mein Noodles, Butterscotch Chips
Candy Corn Pops	Easy	2 hours	White Chocolate, Food Coloring