I must have been living under a rock or sheltered as a child because I never knew the amazing combination of candy corn and peanuts until Holly posted about it. I really should have guessed that two of my favorite food groups(because they definitely deserve their own food groups) would only be even better put together. And combined with popcorn it’s a crunchy, crackly, filling snack that tastes eerily like kettle corn.
The truth is I don’t see a time when this wouldn’t be good. You can make it as an afternoon snack or a dessert late at night, put it in a bowl and serve it at a Halloween party or put it into goodie bags to give out at a kid’s party. There’s no one who wouldn’t like this.
Halloween Crack Corn(inspired by Holly’s post)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Ingredients(for 2 servings):
- 3 cups of popcorn(click here to see how to DIY)
- 1/2 cup candy corn
- 1/2 cup peanuts
Method:
- Combine all of the ingredients together and toss until evenly mixed. Pour into a serving bowl and eat up immediately.
This makes for a very filling afternoon snack when you eat the whole thing yourself. That is until you remember you have all the ingredients to make more.
I never would have thought to put those together but now that you mention it, it does sound interesting.
Did you manage to find candy corn for less than $3? I keep seeing it for under $2 here and think of you every time.
Nope, I just caved right then and there and bought the $3 bag. If it makes things better it’s a “Big size” bag. And it’s half gone.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this snack idea.
I’d also drizzle chocolate over it. That seems like an easy way to incorporate chocolate and keep it tasty.
Or use chocolate covered peanuts
That’s just crazy talk! Although maybe peanut butter M&Ms?
The song “Jimmy Crack Corn” comes to mind. And I don’t care.
Hahaha, good one!
Lindsay! same here.
It is called Halloween Crack Corn because it’s addictive like… crack?
Oh wow–this looks fantastic!!
I saw this on Holly’s blog last week and I wanted it then. And now.
GREAT PICS! And great *food styling*. Submit!
I’ve never actually eaten candy corn! Not a big popcorn or peanut fan either, but I have a whole bunch of them in my family who would likely be all over this (seems like I say that a lot over here)!
I love when I remember that I have ingredients to make more of the thing I just polished off. So satisfying.
If I’m from Australia where candy corn doesn’t exist, does that mean I’m living under a mountain? 😛
To cute!!
I had to check this out when I saw the title haha! I bet it is addictive! I have always thought candy corn was delicious and never understood those that didn’t like it. This sounds like a winning combo though, and I too have yet to try the peanut candy corn pairing.
This is PERFECT. Such a great mix
you should stumble more often!
and I should stumble less? 😉
we love to mix popcorn and peanut butter m&ms at the movies… mmm. I bet this is JUST as good, if not better.
Oh boy… This is brilliant! I’m already in the kitchen getting ready to make this deliciousness!!
great idea! I never would have thought to combine this stuff!