Save to Pinterest A festive and colorful Halloween-themed snack board inspired by the iconic candy corn, featuring sweet and savory treats arranged in the signature tri-color pattern.
This snack board is always a hit at our Halloween gatherings and brings fun and color to the party table.
Ingredients
- Candy & Sweets: 1 cup candy corn, 1 cup white chocolate-covered pretzels, 1 cup mini marshmallows, 1 cup orange gummy candies (e.g. orange slices, peach rings), 1 cup yellow jelly beans or lemon drops
- Savory Snacks: 1 cup white cheddar popcorn, 1 cup cheddar cheese cubes, 1 cup yellow corn tortilla chips
- Fruits: 1 cup orange segments (mandarin or clementine), 1 cup pineapple chunks
- Optional Dips & Extras: 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt or marshmallow dip, 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Step 1:
- On a large round board or platter, lightly outline a triangle or use parchment paper to create the classic candy corn shape (wide base, pointed tip).
- Step 2:
- Beginning at the tip, arrange the white ingredients (mini marshmallows, white chocolate-covered pretzels, white cheddar popcorn) in the top third to form the white section of the candy corn.
- Step 3:
- In the middle third, add the orange ingredients (orange gummies, orange fruit segments, cheddar cheese cubes).
- Step 4:
- At the base, fill the bottom third with yellow items (candy corn, yellow jelly beans, pineapple chunks, corn chips).
- Step 5:
- Fill in any gaps with additional snacks as needed, keeping the color sections distinct for the candy corn effect.
- Step 6:
- Place optional dips in small bowls at the edge of the board for dipping.
- Step 7:
- Serve immediately, and enjoy your spooky, festive snack board!
Save to Pinterest Our family loves gathering around this board every Halloween for a fun and tasty treat everyone can enjoy.
Notes
Customize with your favorite orange, yellow, or white snacks. Add Halloween-themed cookies or chocolates for extra flair. Pair with apple cider, sparkling water, or a festive punch. To make vegan, choose plant-based candies and cheeses.
Required Tools
Large round board or platter, small serving bowls, paring knife (for fruit)
Nutritional Information
Calories: 250, Total Fat: 7 g, Carbohydrates: 45 g, Protein: 4 g per serving
Save to Pinterest This board is perfect for last-minute festive gatherings and can be customized endlessly to suit your tastes.
Recipe FAQs
- → How do I achieve the candy corn color pattern?
Arrange ingredients in three distinct horizontal sections: white items on top, orange in the middle, and yellow at the base to mimic candy corn colors.
- → What are some suitable dips to include?
Vanilla yogurt, marshmallow dip, or caramel sauce complement the sweet and savory flavors nicely.
- → Can this board be made vegan-friendly?
Yes, by substituting plant-based candies and cheeses for dairy and gelatin ingredients.
- → What tools are recommended to prepare this board?
Use a large round board or platter, small serving bowls for dips, and a paring knife for cutting fruit segments.
- → How to customize this snack board?
Feel free to add Halloween-themed cookies or chocolates and swap snacks to fit your preferred flavors.