25 Homemade Halloween Candy You Won't Find at the Store
All treats, no tricks.
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It's never too early for Halloween candy! Sure, the sweet treats are meant to be given out to trick-or-treaters on October 31, but why not indulge in a whole month of eating Halloween candy? And we're not just talking about those bags of bite-sized chocolates and candy corn that you might find at the store. Here, we've rounded up the best homemade Halloween candy recipes that you can make right at home.
Making your own Halloween treats is anything but scary! Whether you opt for something spooky like monster bark covered in candy eyeballs or a copycat version of your favorite sweet like Reese's peanut butter cups, this list has tons of ideas for making your own Halloween candy. Not only would these candies be perfect for a Halloween party, but they'd also make a great snack for watching a scary movie. Plus, many of them are great recipes to use up leftover Halloween candy after the holiday.
Popcorn balls and cereal treats are always a favorite with the kiddos while the peanut butter fudge and pumpkin truffles are a treat for ghouls and goblins of every age. Many of these spooktacular sweets are easy to wrap up in cellophane bags with themed ribbon for a handout treat, especially the pretzel turtles, buckeyes, and mummy pretzels. And, if you still need another excuse to make these Halloween candies, you can always serve them up as a Halloween dessert.
Monster Bark
This bark is not only scary looking, but it's scary easy to make! The base is graham crackers, but it's the colorful candy melts, sprinkles, and candy eyeballs that make it so cute.
Get Ree's Monster Bark recipe.
Candy Corn Popcorn Balls
Studded with candy corn and salty peanuts, these sticky-sweet popcorn balls are a Halloween classic. Wrap 'em up in cellophane bags and you've got the cutest homemade treat to hand out.
Get Ree's Candy Corn Popcorn Balls recipe.
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Reese's lovers will appreciate this homemade version of the candy. They're just as creamy and chocolaty, but you can also add a sprinkle of sea salt to make them just a tad bit more elevated. It brings out the flavor!
Get the Homemade Peanut Butter Cups recipe.
Quick Caramel Apple Fudge
The flavors of fall shine bright in this ten-minute fudge recipe. It's made with chopped dried apples, dulce de leche, and white chocolate chips.
Get the Quick Caramel Apple Fudge recipe.
Candy Corn Bark
It doesn't get easier than homemade bark! All you need are graham crackers and candy melts (in orange, yellow, and white to match the colors of candy corn), plus a few candy-covered chocolates to sprinkle on top.
Get Ree's Candy Corn Bark recipe.
Mummy Pretzels
These sweet and salty treats are mummified in a melted candy coating and decorated with candy eyeballs for a silly, yet spooky finishing touch.
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Pumpkin Truffles
This might look like a fancier Halloween candy, but it's actually surprisingly easy to make! Swap out the white and gold sprinkles or orange and black sprinkles to make them even more festive.
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Peanut Butter Fudge
If making homemade fudge sounds intimidating, forget everything you've heard. This rich and creamy fudge is practically foolproof. It's a peanut butter lover's dream!
Get the Peanut Butter Fudge recipe.
Homemade Butterfingers
What's the secret to these homemade butterfingers? Candy corn! Yes, the controversial tri-colored candy can finally be put to good use in this recipe for a chocolate covered, nutty treat.
Get the Homemade Butterfingers recipe.
Candied Apples
No witch-themed party would be complete without these candy-coated apples. They have a classic ruby red color and a spiced flavor from red cinnamon candy.
Get the Candied Apples recipe.
Halloween Chex Mix
This candy-filled snack mix is loaded with both sweet and salty flavor, so it’s a hit no matter what your preferences might be. Plus, the colors of the Reese’s pieces and candy corn make it even more festive for Halloween.
Get the Halloween Chex Mix recipe.
Spiderweb Bark
Give your friends and family the creepy crawlies with this spiderweb bark that's so much fun to make. All you need is a toothpick to create the spiderweb design.
Get Ree's Spiderweb Bark recipe.
Candy-Covered Caramel Bars
Not only is this a fun idea to make your own chocolate caramel candies, but it's also a great way to use up leftover Halloween candy. It's a win-win!
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Oreo Truffles
The filling for these decadent chocolate truffles is just two ingredients: Oreos and cream cheese! Roll it into balls, coat it in chocolate, and you have a sweet any trick-or-treater would love to score.
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Buckeyes
Buckeyes are basically just peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate, but they're a long-time favorite with kids and adults alike. You can even decorate them with orange sprinkles to make them ready for Halloween!
Get the Buckeyes recipe.
Pretzel Turtles
Once you learn how to make these super-easy chocolate-caramel treats, you'll want to put them on repeat throughout the year. They're great for Halloween, Christmas, Easter, or just about any occasion!
Get Ree's Pretzel Turtles recipe.
Concession Stand Crackers
Go wild with your favorite chocolate candies by using them as a topping for these salty-sweet crackers. The best part? It only takes 30 minutes to make a batch.
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Two-Ingredient Reese's Bark
Chocolate almond bark and mini Reese's peanut butter candies come together in this simple homemade treat. You'll wonder why you never thought of it before!
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Salted Caramels
Don’t be intimidated by homemade caramel! The chewy, buttery treat (with a touch of sea salt) is surprisingly easy. It makes a big batch, too, so you’ll have plenty to share with your family and friends.
Get the Salted Caramels recipe.
Crock-Pot Candy
The great thing about this super simple slow cooker candy recipe is that you can make it for any holiday! For Halloween, top it with orange and yellow candies, spooky sprinkles, or candy eyes.
Get the Crock-Pot Candy recipe.
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