October 30th is National Candy Corn Day. Just in time for Halloween, the brightly colored sweet treat has actually been around for over one hundred years. Back in the 1880s, George Renninger “invented” the colorful candy that resembles actual corn kernels. Today, more than 8 billion candy corn kernels are sold every year!
Originally made by hand, the traditional three-colored candy has a yellow base, orange middle and white tip. Today, candy corn is available in a variety of different colors and flavors. Reindeer corn, available for the Christmas season, has red, green and white colored kernels. Bunny corn, perfect for Easter, has pastel-colors. And just in time for Valentine’s Day, Cupid corn has red, pink and white colors. Brach’s has a rich and creamy Milk Maid Caramel Candy Corn made with real honey.
If you happen to have a sweet tooth but are counting calories, no worries. Brach’s Candy Corn has 140 calories per serving and is fat-free.
Celebrate National Candy Corn Day with Candy Corn Recipe Ideas:
- Candy Corn – Why not make your own candy corn this year? The recipe calls for sugar, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, food coloring and powdered milk.
- Candy Corn Pretzel Salad - This interesting combo combines salad with candy. Who knew?
- Candy Corn Rice Crispy Treats – About Guide Denise Witmer takes traditional rice crispy treats and adds a little twist. Perfect for Halloween, you’ll need mini chocolate chips, candy pumpkins, mini marshmallows, candy corn and crispy rice cereal.
- Candy Corn Cookies – Candy corn is not an ingredient in these cookies. These cookies look like candy corn!
- Howling Candy Cane Cookie Bark – This recipe, from Brach’s, calls for white baking chocolate, raisins, chocolate sandwich cookies and of course, candy corn.
- Candy Corn Popcorn Balls – The kiddies will have a "ball" making this sweet treat that takes just minutes to make. The simple recipe uses miniature marshmallows, plain popcorn, vanilla, salt, butter and candy corn.
Candy Corn Beverages:
If you’d rather drink your candy corn than eat it, here are a few beverages just for you!
- Candy Corn Margarita – You’ll need gold tequila, butterscotch schnapps, Crème de Cacao, orange juice, dark cocoa, orange rind and candy corn.
- Candy Corn Shot - There are two different candy corn drinks listed on this site. Take your pick!
- Candy Corn Cordials – From the Food Network, this quick drink calls for vodka, orange liqueur, egg white, candy corn and lemon juice.
Cool Candy Corn Craft:
- Candy Corn Candle – Hey, here’s an idea. This adorable and functional candle, from David Fisher, will make a perfect Halloween or Thanksgiving gift. Just don’t eat it!
Happy National Candy Corn Day! Enjoy!
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