Happy National Candy Corn Day! And before we get too deep in this post, I have a confession: I have a love/hate relationship with candy corn.
I love the colors! The bright yellow and warm orange are perfect for fall. And the pop they give when used to decorate for Halloween? Well, there’s a reason I store a bag of now three-year-old candy corn to use in my Halloween hurricane lamps at my party every year…
But, if I’m honest? I don’t care for the taste. Don’t get me wrong – I’ll eat a handful here and there throughout the Halloween season…but the thought of finishing off an entire bag makes my stomach hurt just a little. The older I get, I less I desire super sugary treats.
I think we all kind of have that tortured relationship with candy corn through, don’t we?
Which is why it only seems natural to celebrate October 30, aka National Candy Corn Day. From eating it to wearing it, here are some ideas for celebrating:
Wear It
1. Sweatshirt | 2. Pointed Flats
3. Necklaces | 4. Leggings
Decorate With It
1. Wreath | 2. Tissue Pom Poms
3. Felt Light Garland | 4. Painted Bottles
Drink It
1. Moonshine | 2. Milkshake | 3. Martini #1
4. Martini #2 | 5. Collins | 6. Infused Vodka
Eat It
1. Bark | 2. Cheesecake | 3. Softbatch Cookies | 4. Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
5. Cupcakes | 6. Deep Fried (I know!!!) | 7. Fudge | 8. Pretzel Hugs
9. Sugar Cookie Bars | 10. Swirl Cookies
For even more candy corn goodies, check out my Candy Corn Love board on Pinterest.
With that, I’m off to finish up my Halloween party prep! Keep an eye out on Twitter and Instagram for some sneak peeks and party pics through the weekend.
Happy Halloween!







Samantha
I hate the colors, and I have to be in the mood for the taste. They’re so freaking sweet! This year I didn’t get any at all lol. These are some awesome ideas Miranda, especially the recipes. *heart eyes*
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
I agree – SO sweet. I didn’t grab any at all this year either and only ate a couple mellocreme pumpkins from a coworker’s candy jar. But I sure love using candy corn – the colors and the actual candy – to decorate! Glad you enjoyed this. :)
Richard
Take two large pieces of candy corn, and carefully jam them on your incisors. Pretend they are fangs…. (grin)
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
Haha! Absolutely an acceptable way to celebrate, Richard!
Dinah
Somebody said putting it on store-bought pizza is actually really delicious and this person HATES candy corn! New experiment!
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
I saw a photo of that, and it looks…disgusting! Haha
Candace
If you melt a cup of candy corn and stir in a 1/2 cup of peanut butter, you get butterfingers. No kidding! It’s delicious!
Miranda | Spooky Little Halloween
Say whaaaa?! That’s awesome! I’d never heard that before.