Easy Halloween Microwave Candy Corn Taffy Recipe

One of those random childhood memories I have is of pulling taffy in the basement kitchen of our church. I have no idea how old I was, but I know I was under 10. It was such a fun thing to do because, well, candy. What kid doesn't love candy! 

Halloween is one of those special times when candy is in over abundance, but why not share some time with your kids and teach them how to make their own candy. This easy microwave candy corn taffy is the perfect recipe to get started with. It's a fun seasonal fall flavor everyone {not just the kids!} will love!

Easy Microwave Halloween Candy Corn Taffy

Why not get started on that holiday baking in October! Halloween is the perfect time to make your own candy and share it with your friends or family. 

Author: Rachel Teodoro

Microwave Candy Corn Taffy

Easy microwave candy corn taffy gives a fun taste of fall!

ingredients

• ½ Cup Candy Corn
• 12 oz White Chocolate Chips
• 15 Large Marshmallows
• 1 Cup Frosting (2 C. Powdered Sugar and ¼ Cup Heavy Cream)
• Powdered Sugar

instructions

• In a heatproof bowl, microwave the candy corn until just starting to melt.
• Add in the white chocolate chips and continue to microwave until soft.
• Place the marshmallows on top of the mixture, and microwave once more until they are puffed.
• Place the mixture into the bowl of a stand mixer, and beat until room temperature.
• In a small bowl, make a batch of thick frosting with about 2 cups of powdered sugar and ¼ cup of heavy cream.
• Add the frosting into the candy corn mixture and beat until the taffy lightens in color and starts to lose its gloss.
• Add in more powdered sugar ¼ cup at a time until you can touch the taffy and it does not stick to your hand (about ¾ cup).
• Sprinkle powdered sugar over a large piece of wax paper, and place the taffy on top to rest for a few minutes.
• Divide the taffy into four pieces, and start pulling and folding it, coating your hands in powdered sugar as needed to avoid sticking.
• Roll out the taffy into thin logs and cut into small pieces.
• Wrap the individual pieces of taffy in small pieces of wax paper and twist the ends.
• Enjoy!

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This microwave candy corn taffy is easy to make. Just make sure you have a microwave safe bowl to use when you are melting all of your ingredients.

The taffy pulling is the best part! Having extra powdered sugar on hand will help you keep from getting too sticky!

Use a knife to cut your taffy roll into any size pieces you want!

The best part is wrapping these up in wax paper and pretending you are Willy Wonka!

This is going to be a fun new family tradition.

Who wouldn't love making their very own signature Halloween candy corn taffy flavor? Give it a try! Let me know what you think. Share it with me on social media @msrachelteodoro
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