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Candy Corn Peanut Butter Bites

Candy Corn Peanut Butter Bites

Candy corn combines with creamy peanut butter and crunchy granola, then forms into bite-sized pieces and dips in melted bittersweet chocolate for coating. This no-bake treat captures fall nostalgia with addictive sweetness-and-salty contrast, requiring minimal effort while delivering maximum impact perfect for Halloween parties or anytime cravings strike.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 30
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups candy corn
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter for traditional flavor
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seed butter alternative option
  • 1/3 cup crushed granola cereal or crunchy flake cereal as substitute
  • 7 ounces bittersweet chocolate melted

Method
 

  1. Begin by combining 1 1/2 cups of candy corn with 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter as an alternative) in a food processor or mixing bowl.
  2. Pulse or mix until the mixture reaches a crumbly, cohesive texture that holds together when pressed.
  3. Add 1/3 cup of crushed granola cereal or crunchy flake cereal to the mixture and stir thoroughly until evenly distributed. This combination creates the flavorful base for your bites and guarantees consistent texture throughout.
  4. Form the candy corn mixture into small balls or bite-sized pieces using your hands or a small cookie scoop, pressing gently to compact each piece.
  5. Place these formed bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before chocolate coating. This chilling step is essential as it prevents the bites from falling apart during the dipping process and makes handling considerably simpler.
  6. Once the bites are firm, melt 7 ounces of bittersweet chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in short 30-second intervals, stirring between each session to guarantee smooth, lump-free chocolate.
  7. Using a fork or dipping tool, submerge each chilled bite into the melted chocolate, coating completely on all sides, then transfer back to the parchment-lined sheet.
  8. Allow the chocolate coating to set at room temperature or return to the refrigerator for faster hardening. Store the finished Candy Corn Peanut Butter Bites in an airtight container in a cool location.

Notes

What to Serve With This Recipe

Since these candy corn peanut butter bites are basically dessert in bite form, I’m thinking you’ll want to pair them with something that either complements their sweetness or cuts through it with some contrast.
A cold glass of milk is my go-to move, honestly. The creamy richness balances that peanut butter intensity perfectly. Want something lighter? Sparkling water with lemon works surprisingly well. Coffee‘s another solid option if you’re serving these after dinner, though I’d lean toward something less acidic than espresso.
For a fun twist, I’d consider pairing them with apple slices or a small green salad. The tartness creates this interesting play against the chocolate coating and candy corn sweetness that actually makes sense together.