Candy Corn White Chocolate Blondies — These white chocolate blondies are studded with candy corn. They’re the perfect Halloween dessert recipe that kids and adults alike go crazy for!
Candy Corn White Chocolate Blondies
Last year about this time I made White Chocolate Candy Corn Cookies. Until I posted them, I never knew just how much people love candy corn. I know it’s a love-it or hate-it type of food but for those who love it, you’re going to flip for these white chocolate blondies.
They’re super soft, slightly chewy, and buttery. The candy corn stays chewy after it’s baked and the contrast of the dense, moist, tender bars against the chewy candy corn is great. Throw in some melted white chocolate, and candy corn lovers are in for a real treat.
When I want an easy, fuss-free recipe that I know everyone will love, I call upon my trusty blondie base. With 25+ versions and counting, it never lets me down. It’s an easy recipe to memorize because everything is ‘one.’ In the 1 bowl used, melt 1 stick of butter, stir in 1 egg, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and 1 cup flour.
For this version, add 1 cup candy corn and 1 cup white chocolate chips. Ironically, I have a recipe that’s almost identical except that it uses Candy Corn M&Ms. Totally forgot about that one until after I made these.
My 7-year-old daughter loves, loves, loves candy corn. I didn’t even know how much until we were walking through the grocery store a few weeks ago and she exclaimed, “Mom, CANDY CORN! They have it!” That was my subtle clue to pick some up and get to work.
Note: This is a repost of an 8 year old post. That 7 year old is 15 1/2 today!
Why just eat it when you can bake it into bars? She was very glad I did.
What’s in These White Chocolate Blondies?
To make this easy Halloween recipe, you’ll need:
- Unsalted butter
- Egg
- Light brown sugar
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Candy corn
- White chocolate chips
How to Make Candy Corn White Chocolate Blondies
This is such a fast and easy recipe for white chocolate blondies with candy corn! Follow my straightforward directions:
Step 1: Whisk together the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, and vanilla.
Step 2: Then add in the flour and stir until just combined.
Step 3: Gently fold in the candy corn and white chocolate chips, being careful not to break up the candy corn.
Step 4: Turn the batter into a greased 8×8-inch pan, make sure no candy corn is touching the side of the pan or exposed because it will burn or liquify!
Step 5: Bake until set around the edges and done in the middle. In the final 5 to 10 minutes of cooking, you may need to cover the pan with a sheet of foil to prevent top surface from browning too quickly and any exposed candy corn from scorching. I didn’t find it necessary, but ovens and ingredients vary.
Tip: You’ll know these white chocolate blondies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter.
Can I Double This Recipe?
You should be okay to double this candy corn white chocolate blondies recipe and bake it in a greased 9×13-inch pan.
The bake time may vary slightly, so use your best judgement when doubling this recipe!
Can I Omit the Candy Corn?
If you’re a staunch candy corn hater or you can’t find candy corn at your grocery store right now, you can omit it if needed.
To make up for it, you could try adding another Halloween candy or another flavor of chocolate chip to the blondie batter.
Tips for the Best Blondie Recipe
It’s SO important that the candy corn does not touch the edges of the baking pan. If the candy corn touches the hot baking pan, it’ll burn and/or turn to goo and make a huge mess.
To prevent this from happening, push any bits of candy corn away from the edges of the pan and into the middle of the blondies as necessary. This will take a couple minutes to do, but it’s vital that you take the time to do this!
For a slightly different variation of this Halloween blondies recipe, you could add salted peanuts to the mixture instead of white chocolate chips. Peanuts and candy corn is a popular snack here in the US, so I bet this combo would taste amazing.
Finally, you need to let these white chocolate blondies cool for an hour before slicing and serving them. The candy corn needs time to cool down (it’s molten when it first comes out of the oven), and the blondies firm up as they cool.
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Candy Corn White Chocolate Blondies
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
- In a large, microwave-safe bowl melt the butter, about 1 minute on high power.
- Wait momentarily before adding the egg so you don’t scramble it. Add the egg, brown sugar, vanilla, and whisk until smooth.
- Add the flour and stir until just combined, don’t overmix.
- Stir in the candy corn and white chocolate chips.
- Turn batter out into prepared pan, smoothing the top lightly with a spatula. Very Important Tip – Avoid have candy corn touching the sides of the pan on the top surface because it will be prone to melting and turning into bubbly orange goo.
- Bake for about 22 to 26 minutes, or until done. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean, or with a few moist crumbs, but no batter.*
- Allow blondies to cool in pan for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving. Blondies will keep airtight at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Originally published October 12, 2014 and republished October 21, 2022 with updated text.
I made those cookies last year!!! So ready for these blondies, now!!
Well that’s wonderful to hear!
LOVE candy corn & these bars look amazing!!
And thanks for pinning!!
You make such fun candy corn treats during this time of year! I haven’t had any yet, but I always have a craving for some at some point during this season :)
Thanks for the compliments. Once a year I try to do something fun with candy corn. One per year is enough though :)
The cookies looked great, the blondies with the candycorn white chocolate m&ms looked even better, but these look the BEST. The m&ms just don’t have enough of a candy corn taste. And YES, I’m a huge fan of the candy corn.
I’m always surprised at your love of candy corn b/c it’s pure sugar and I know your feelings on pure sugar! But I am GLAD you loved these! And yes, for true C.C. flavor, actual CC’s rather than M&Ms are the way to go!
LOVE the colors and flavors on these blondies. Candy corn always makes me smile – I just love the colors and shape of them! Pinned :)
Thanks for pinning, Chelsea!
I made blondies just like these a couple years ago. My candy corn melted much more and formed a chewy layer at the bottom. Still delicious though.
You have to be a little bit careful when baking with it to make sure you have a dense/thick batter so it doesn’t sink, and then there’s no harm in manually re-adjusting certain pieces into place to avoid touching the edges/sides, etc.
I love finding recipes that use candy corn, Averie! These blondies look so thick, chewy, and delicious. And I love the white chocolate in here, too. Pinned!
Thanks for pinning, Gayle!
I love candy corn…it’s a perfect treat because you can’t eat too much of it because it’s so sweet…
I used to think that too…but apparently my threshold is getting better because I could eat a decent-sized handful if I let myself :)
Yum–I could get into these as easily as any kid on the block! I think candy corn would be a nice chewy addition to blondies. I’m pretty sure there will neighborhood Halloween party so I’m keeping these in mind for the occasion…
They’d be a perfect ‘fun block party’ conversation piece type of treat! And I hope you had a successful baking day :)
I have a cup of candy corn left from my butterfinger bark – it’s a sign! I should make these! I love blondies! Pinned!
Nope, can never get enough candy corn! I love this recipe for its amazing chewiness. It’s also so full of wonderful candy!
I made something similar last week with a white chocolate base and called them Wownies (you know, white chocolate brownies). I think the name made me just as happy as the bar!
Your wownies sound great!! I’ve been on a kick with white chocolate + lemon/pumpkin/bananas in all my Fudgy ____ Bar recipes. Love how dense and sweet it makes the dough base!
You’ve done it again! Another fun blondie recipe :)
I know, two in a row, what are the odds. I GENERALLY try to plan against that, but…oh well, it happens!
Love lovey LURVE candy corn. I just have to be careful because most brands have gelatin which doesn’t work for a vegetarian. But when I find the veg kind I’m into it!
I’ve been down this road before (and every year I forget), but I *think* it’s the Brach’s brand that’s safe. I know the generic storebrand for Ralph’s grocery is safe!
Alas it is Brach’s so readily available, that is not vegetarian. But the Ralph’s brand is!!
Yummy! Turned out great :)
You made them already??! Within hours of the post going live? You’re my candy corn hero :) Glad they turned out great for you!
I’m not much of a candy corn person but I’d gladly dive into these bad boys! I’m also helping my sister host a 20-kid + parents + sibling Halloween party in 2 weeks so I may have to make these for the children! :)
I’m not surprised that you’re not a candy corn person but these are a kid’s dream treat…and SUPER easy. Like 5 mins of prep! :)
We love candy corn, these bars look incredible!