I have a simple treat for you all today that can use up some of your leftover Halloween candy! I went to Target earlier this week to check out the discounted candy, and that would be a great time to make a ton of these. At 30% off, the candy corn was about $1.50 a bag, and the Hershey Kisses were a little over $2.00. Other places should start having the candy 50% off soon, too!
I made these as a favor to bring for the table I lead at a women’s group once a month. They’re super easy to make; in fact, I had Allison help me unwrap all the Kisses to put on the pretzels, so it was a nice way to get in some bonding time and a little quiet time, too. Here’s what you need:
- Square pretzels
- Hershey Kisses
- Candy corn
There’s no set amount for the ingredients; I bought one bag of each and I still had over half a bag of pretzels and candy corn once we got them all done. If you want to make a lot, definitely buy 2 bags of Kisses!
Place the pretzels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then place a Kiss on top of each pretzel. Bake at 350 degrees for 3-5 minutes, just until the Kisses get a little shiny, then remove them from the oven and immediately gently press a candy corn piece into each Kiss. If you can, very carefully remove the pretzels from the baking sheet and let them cool. I found that it took a few hours because I left mine on the still-warm sheet, and that probably wasn’t a good idea.
And the leaf serving dish? Dollar Tree. Don’t blow off the dollar store, friends; it’s a great place to find really cute stuff!
You can customize these treats for any holiday. Just replace the candy corn with red and green M&Ms for a fun Christmas treat! They’re a big hit for any party. What other things have you topped yours with?
Jaime is a Nutrition Coach through the ISSA and professional writer. She has 4 years experience coaching and 9 years experience in writing. She enjoys cooking easy meals, running, and learning more about food.
Jaime specializes in helping women with ADHD learn to meal plan and cook healthier meals without getting overwhelmed.
Stephanie Cox
Thursday 3rd of November 2016
This is one of my favorite ways to use candy that I don't want sitting around. Find a way to use it in a baked dish and BAM! a tasty treat to share!
Jaime
Saturday 5th of November 2016
Pretty much, yes! Bake all the things and make sure there's none left for you to take home.