Lifesaver Candy Pumpkins

Yes, you can easily make these little decorative candy lifesaver pumpkins with any hard candy for decorating holiday treats. Though not suggested as an activity for children, unless there is adult supervision. You will want to use lifesaver candies or something similar that comes in the colors of green and orange.

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A few of my lifesaver candy pumpkins did come out in a symmetrical shape, though most did not. But, that’s ok, how many perfectly shaped pumpkins really exist? Anyway, have fun creating these mini candy pumpkins. They are a super cute way to decorate plain cupcakes for Halloween or Thanksgiving.

What You Will Need

• Orange and green Lifesavers or other hard candy including Jolly Rancher hard candy
• Tin foil
• Cookie sheet

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Making Lifesaver Candy Pumpkins

• Start by pre-heating the oven to 300°.
• Next, cover the cookie sheet with tin foil.
• Depending on how many candy pumpkins you will be making will determine the number of candies to use. I made 6 pumpkins and used 1 green candy for the toppers. Place the green candy in a baggie and crush up using the bottom of a heavy glass or rolling pin. Pieces should just be broken into pieces – not crushed to a powder.
• Place the orange candies on the foil lined cookie sheet and place a green ‘stem’ beside them. The green candy piece should be close enough to touch the orange candy.
• Bake for 5-8 minutes or until melted and orange and green pieces are attached. Check often as different candies can melt quicker than others. You don’t want to overcook, as they will burn.
• Allow to cool completely before removing the candy pumpkins from the foil.

More

Also see: Lifesaver Candy Wreaths.