Candy Corn Cobs Recipe

If you’re looking for a Halloween snack that’s both clever and colorful, these Candy Corn Cobs are perfect. Using gooey marshmallow cereal treats as the base, you shape them into small ovals, then press candy corn all around the outside to mimic kernels. Add a popsicle stick or wrap them in husks for a more realistic cob look. They’re fun for kids to assemble, no baking is required, and they make a whimsical addition to your Halloween dessert table. Sweet, chewy, and instantly eye-catching, these treats are a playful twist on the season’s most iconic candy.

Candy Corn Cobs Recipe

Candy Corn Cobs are made by pressing candy corn into soft marshmallow bars, shaped to look like festive corn on the cob—a fun no-bake Halloween treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 bag 10 oz mini marshmallows
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cups candy corn
  • Popsicle sticks optional for handles

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add marshmallows; stir until smooth and melted.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in cereal until coated.
  4. Grease hands lightly; shape mixture into oval cob shapes.
  5. While still soft, press candy corn pieces onto surface to mimic kernels.
  6. Insert popsicle stick at one end if desired.
  7. Let cool and set before serving.

Notes

  • Work quickly before the cereal mixture sets.
  • Lightly butter your hands to prevent sticking.
  • Wrap in parchment or plastic for party favors.

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