# Candy-Filled Cookie Cups These Adorable Jack o Lantern Cookies are Edible Candy Holders By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-cups References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/10/07/jack-o-lantern-cookies/) Halloween is an entire holiday centered around candy so it makes sense to eat some at every opportunity possible -- these cookie cups are an adorable, creative way to serve sugary treats. These festive Jack o Lantern cookie cups look completely cute and impressive, but are actually very simple to make. The cookie cups are made of [homemade cookie dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-cookie-dough-pumpkins) that is mixed with orange food coloring and are baked in a muffin tin to create a cup shape. The little green stems that sit on top of the Jack o Lantern desserts are mallow pumpkins sliced in half. The mallow pumpkin tops perch on top of the stash of M&Ms that fills each of the delicious cookie cups. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Halloween-themed Desserts:** Opportunity for creating unique and festive treats for holidays like Halloween by combining traditional desserts with creative twists. - **Creative Food Presentation:** Opportunity to enhance the dining experience by presenting food in innovative and visually appealing ways, such as using cookie cups as edible candy holders. - **DIY Baking Projects:** Opportunity for consumers to engage in do-it-yourself baking projects and personalize their desserts, adding a touch of fun and creativity to their culinary experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the food and beverage industry by introducing unique and creative dessert concepts that capture consumer interest and drive sales. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Opportunity for restaurants and hospitality businesses to differentiate themselves by offering visually impressive and inventive dessert presentations, elevating the overall dining experience. - **Home Baking Supplies:** Opportunity for home baking supply companies to cater to the growing demand for DIY baking projects, providing consumers with the necessary tools and ingredients to create their own unique desserts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Themed Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloweekend-cookies.md) - [Creepy Candy-Filled Mini Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bundtlet-full-o-reeses-pieces.md) - [Halloween-Hued Sandwich Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orangecolored-creme-oreo.md) - [Spooky Halloween Snack Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-pop1.md) - [Halloween Cookie Snack Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-cookie-snack-packs.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Cupcake Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supernatural-kitchen.md) - [Halloween-Themed Sprinkle Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-sprinkle.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Halloween Candy-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-trick-or-treat-collection.md)