If you follow food trends, you may have stumbled across some hype on the internet over Limited Edition Candy Corn Oreos. These festive cookies are being sold exclusively at Target and were released on September 10th. At first glance, the Candy Corn Oreos are quite unassuming; however, as soon as you twist off the top cookie layer, you’ll find a two-toned orange and yellow cream filling. Now, the filling is supposed to taste like candy corn. Since I consider myself a candy corn connoisseur, I feel as though I am more than capable of judging the flavor.
Do they taste like candy corn? Sorta. If someone blindfolded you and shoved a Candy Corn Oreo in your mouth, would you be able to pinpoint the candy corn flavor? Maybe.
Personally, I can detect a subtle candy corn flavor, but I think my taste buds may be a little biased because I’m pretty particular about my candy corn – I’m a Brach’s girl all the way. But I kinda get sucked into all things adorable, and these cookies are definitely adorable – so I think I can let the ‘subtle’ flavor slide. And let’s get serious – it’s an Oreo. An Oreo is a good thing, no matter what.
I tracked these suckers down – 2 days after their release date – and tossed five packages of them into my cart along with my new fave nude lip color (Revlon Lip Butter in Creme Brulee), blotting papers, and a new bottle of Essie nail polish that I’ll never use. Seriously, I can’t paint my nails to save my life – it’s quite pathetic. Yet, much like limited edition Oreos, I simply cannot resist the gorgeous Essie colors.
I spent Saturday fiddling around with recipes featuring Candy Corn Oreos, because you’ve simply got to make hay while the sun shines, amiright?
You know these babies are a HOT item when even my mom gets in on the hype and tries to track them down. Unfortunately, they’re already beginning to sell out in many areas – including my home town, so I promised her that I’d mail her a package from my stash. Yay for Oreo hoarding daughters!
First up in my new arsenal of Limited Edition Oreo recipes, I’m sharing Candy Corn Oreo Truffles. Crushed Oreos are combined with cream cheese, dipped in candy melts, and jazzed up with festive sprinkles and candy corn.
Candy Corn Oreo Truffles are perfect for any Halloween spread and are a fun, no bake project for the kiddos. Take my advice – if you spot these cookies, do yourself a favor and toss a couple of packages into your cart because I have two more recipes featuring these adorable candy corn cookies in coming weeks.
Candy Corn Oreo Truffles
Yield: 12-15 truffles
Prep Time: 25 minutes plus chill time
Ingredients:
1 (10.5 ounce) package Candy Corn Oreo Cookies
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces Vanilla Candy Melts (see note below)
1.5 teaspoons vegetable shorteningFor the Garnish
orange and yellow candy melts for drizzling
candy corn
festive sprinklesDirections:
1. Using a food processor, crush all of the cookies into fine crumbs. If you don’t have a food processor, you can crush the cookies in a resealable plastic bag using a rolling pin.
2. In a medium bowl, combine cookie crumbs and cream; mix until well blended. Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Roll cookie mixture into 12-15 balls, about 1-inch in diameter. Place the cookie balls onto prepared baking sheet and refrigerate the balls for about 45 minutes or until firm.
3. Melt the candy melts according to package directions. Stir in shortening. The shortening will thin the mixture down a bit. If the chocolate is still too thick, gradually add a bit more until you reach a desired consistency for dipping.
4. Dip balls in the melted candy melts and place back onto the prepared baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle the tops of the candy coated cookies balls with sprinkles, candy corn or drizzle with contrasting colors of melted candy melts.
5. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles, covered, in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes:
- I used Wilton Candy Melts. You can purchase them at Walmart, Target, Michael or Amazon.
- The cookies, sprinkles and mini cupcake liners were all purchased from Target in the Halloween section.
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These look so festive and yummy!!!!!
I have not heard of candy corn Oreos. I think I must track them down now.
These truffles look darling
and perfect for fall
These look adorable!!! Such a fun idea to use candy corn!
Woohoo, I grabbed a bag of these this weekend too! And I’m totally a Brach’s candy corn elitist–you know where it’s at.
Love this idea…so simple and gorgeous!!!
Have you tried dry roasted peanuts with candy corn? Addictive! I’m a Brach’s girl all the way too!
Ugh I am so mad, the closest Target is 3-4 hours away from me ):
I read about the hype and I want in on it. Even if I have to drive the 3-4 hours to buy 10 bags hahaha.
Also, your photos make me want to eat them so bad. Thanks for sharing the recipe, IF I ever get my hands on some, I will attempt to make these haha
I saw the festive Oreo’s and deliberately didn’t buy them because I thought I would like them too much. May see if they have them and send some to my boys at U of Arkansas along with a batch of pumpkin pie spice granola, which will be the 4th batch since posted.
Few can resist the bright colours and flavour of candy corn. First time I’ve seen them used in truffles. They all look wonderful.
Oh man, do these look wicked!
I haven’t heard of these Oreos and the closest Target is 20 miles away…that actually saves me a lot of money! Beautiful and festive truffles!
I’m on this one. Off to Target I go.
Our Target shopping list is scary similar. I can’t resist Oreos or Essie nail polishes either….
I am totally hooked and love these pictures. I can’t get to a Target until this weekend but I hope to score BIG on some candy corn oreos! Thanks for your creativity! Blessings, Catherine
Yay for Fall! I love candy corn so much!
That lip butter is my favorite! I need to go buy another because I have officially “hit pan” on it.
I wasn’t going to buy any candy corn Oreos but umm… now I have to. These truffles look so cute! I just can’t resist making them!
I’ve been looking all over for these Oreo’s and have yet to find any! these look fabulous Jamie!
I hadn’t heard of these Oreos, but I’ll have to keep my eyes peeled! These truffles look delicious!!
You can literally mix oreos with anything and have it taste fantastic. Oreos + candy corn sounds like an inspired idea! Love this recipe too!
The pics are absolutely adorbs….but I can only imagine biting into one must taste like a big chunk of pure sugar!!
What do they taste like?
Any suggestions on how to do this to reduce the sugar-factor (sweet, but not cloying?)
Thanks – very festive-looking!
Laney-
I’m not going to lie, they are quite sugary! Honestly, I don’t know how you could cut back on the sugar aside from dipping them in dark chocolate as opposed to the vanilla candy melts. Thanks for stopping by.
-Jamie
I bought some of these on the day they were released…I had to go to three different Targets to find them! I agree though, they don’t taste like candy corn. Just really, really sweet vanilla.
Anyway, I made some of these today and they are delicious! I alternated dipping in black, orange, and white candy melts and topped with Halloween nonpareils. Thank you so much for sharing the recipe; I had purchased 6 packages when I found them (as per my husband’s request) and I was wondering what I was going to do with all these cookies! I may even make these for my first grader’s class Halloween party next month!
I hadn’t seen the candy corn oreos yet, what a crazy flavor!
I’ve been avoiding Target lately due to the fact that I would definitely cave in and buy something like this. Think I might have to resign to the fact that Target always wins me over and try these suckers out =)
Ohhh yeah..I spotted those candy corn Oreos at Target the other day!!! What a great way to use them!
There are this Oreos and the inside for winter
Shhh…I haven’t told the boys about them yet {wink} Love them and what a great Halloween recipe love!
i wasnt able to find any candy corn oreos or the white candy melts..so i bought halloween oreos and black candy melts..i had a hard time melting the melts,i microwaved them for over 3 minutes, in 45 second increments. it was still a little lumpy even after i used the shortening …they are in the freezer now..let you know how they turned out..thanks for the recipe
I’m new to your blog & have to save I LOVE it! Aside from all the cool ideas & recipes you share, I really love your sense of humor! You say the funniest things like “Yay for Oreo hoarding daughters”. I don’t even know how found you but I’m so glad I did. You inspire me & make me laugh. I really like all the photos you post too.
Janette-
Thanks so much for stopping by and for your kind words – I hope you continue to visit MBA! Have a great weekend.
-Jamie
I love candy corn so…I will love this!!!!!!!!……. Yum!
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