The Chew: Salty & Sweet Candy Corn Treats Recipe

The Chew: Salty & Sweet Candy Corn Treats

If you have bundles of Halloween candy lying around and no idea what to do with it, don’t just let it go to waste! Carla Hall shared the recipe for her Salty and Sweet Candy Corn Treats, which as Daphne Oz pointed out, will further add to your sugar high from the day before. If you’re a fan of marshmallow cereal treats, you’ll certainly love these! While Carla added peanuts, chocolate, and candy corn to her treats, you can do a little experimenting on your own and add whatever candy floats your boat!

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The Chew: Salty & Sweet Candy Corn Treats Recipe Ingredients

• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 C candy corn
• 1/2 C pretzels – broken into 1/2-inch pieces
• flaky sea salt – to garnish
• 12 chewy caramels
• 5 C mini marshmallows
• 1 1/2 C crispy cereal
• 1/2 C salted roasted peanuts
• 1/2 C bittersweet chocolate – melted
• cooking spray

The Chew: Salty & Sweet Candy Corn Treats Recipe Directions

1. Line one baking sheet with wax paper then place the caramels two inches apart on the paper
2. Place a large pot over medium heat and add butter
3. Let the butter melt, then add the marshmallows and salt
4. Stir until the marshmallows melt and become smooth
5. Remove from the heat and add the candy corn, cereal, peanuts, and pretzels, then stir quickly to coat entirely
6. Grease your hands and large spoons with cooking spray, then scoop 1/4 C of the cereal marshmallow mixture on top of the caramels, and use your hands to shape them into mounds (let the caramel act as a “surprise” inside)
7. Flatten the mounds a little then repeat and let the cereal treats set
8. Once set, drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with flaky sea salt