# Festively Candied Crackers This Candy Corn Crack Recipe Incorporates Candy Corn and Other Sweets By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-10-03 | Updated 2013-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-corn References: [savynaturalista](http://www.savynaturalista.com/2013/09/26/halloween-crack-candy-corn-crack/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Crack-Recipe/) This phenomenal 'Candy Corn Crack' recipe combines this tasty festive sweet with peanut butter goodies and saltines. The food-loving blogger behind 'Savy Naturalista' created this sugary Halloween snack. She was inspired by her childhood love of candy corn mixed with peanut butter. This sweet and salty treat is bound to be a winner at thanksgiving dinner, and on Halloween. This recipe requires butter, brown sugar, candy corn, peanut butter candies (like [Reese's Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-big-cup-with-potato-chips)) and saltines. This deliciously festive dessert is like the Halloween equivalent of peanut brittle -- and who doesn't love peanut brittle? The brown sugar and butter combination creates a kind of toffee that gets spread onto the saltines. These delectable candied crackers take between three to five minutes to bake, making them an easy snack for the autumn season. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Festive Snacks:** Creating sweet and salty snacks with seasonal flavors like candy corn and peanut butter can capitalize on consumers' love for festive treats. - **Easy Baking:** Quick and simple baking recipes, like the three to five minute baking time for these candied crackers, can cater to time-crunched consumers looking for convenient treats. - **Flavor Combinations:** Combining unexpected flavors, like candy corn and peanut butter, can create unique taste experiences that appeal to adventurous eaters. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies can create seasonal treats that tap into consumer demand for festive flavors and unique taste combinations. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Retailers and e-commerce platforms can market easy baking recipes and seasonal ingredients to attract consumers looking for quick and convenient snack options. - **Hospitality and Events:** Hotels, event planners, and caterers can offer festive snacks and desserts as part of their seasonal menus to enhance the guest experience and generate additional revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Covered Animal Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-dipped-animal-crackers.md) - [Freeze-Dried Brittle Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-brittle.md) - [Candy-Covered Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reeses-popcorn.md) - [Spooky Halloween Snack Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-pop1.md) - [Cornbread-Flavored Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornbread-flavored-chocolate-bar.md) - [Peanut Butter Candy Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-crisp-ft-butterfinger-cookie.md) - [Salted Sweetly Finished Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-crisps-sweet-salty.md) - [Savory Cannabis-Infused Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-infused-crackers.md) - [Fall Festival-Flavored Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-festival-candy-corn.md)