Then one year, there was a knock on the door. WE HAD NOTHING! You know how candy has a habit of disappearing in a house with Hick and two teenage boys... I left Hick at the door, talking to the young 'un, while I rummaged through the pantry. AHA! There was a mulitpack of Cheetos that The Pony took in his lunch. I grabbed a couple. The kid was happy with it.
Anyhoo... when I was in 10Box last week, I saw that Planter's Peanuts were on a sale table. I picked up a jar, thinking I'd make a concoction that Hick loves. All I needed was some candy corn. Can you believe that there was not a single kernel of candy corn in 10Box? At Halloween? Not even a small bag on the regular candy aisle.
I told Hick later, and he said, "They had a whole table full of it up front at Walmart yesterday!" Well. I was not in Walmart. I told Hick that if he wanted his special treat, he should go back and get some candy corn. A couple days later, he DID. Three bags of candy corn.
What is this delectable seasonal concoction that Hick raves about?
PAYDAY MIX!
All it takes it two ingredients...
... and two minutes. It's quite simple. Pour out some candy corn, then some dry-roasted peanuts. They don't have to be brand-name. Shake them together, and you have...
...a delicious treat that tastes just like a Payday candy bar. No fancy bowl needed. Chinese Tupperware will do.
Of course, if you don't like a Payday candy bar, you won't like this treat. Little did I know that Hick was planning to take it to his SUS2.5 (Storage Unit Store 2.5) to share. With just his buddies, I think. And not with all his customers. I shudder to think of people dipping their hands into the mix! I said so to Hick.
"I hope you have some kind of plastic cups, or ramekins, to share it. Or shake it into people's hands. I can't imagine all of you with your dirty fingers digging around in there. The thought makes me sick."
From the look on Hick's face, I don't believe he had considered the hygienic angle.
Anyhoo... there's a new recipe for you. I don't know how the cost compares to actual Payday candy bars. I just know that you might only want a little bite, with a couple of candy corn kernels and peanuts, or you might want two or three candy bars worth. It's just a sweet treat to have sitting around for when you want a little something. I don't advise giving it out to trick-or-treaters!
Thank you so much for the recipe Val! I'm going to keep this in mind to make next October for myself. From what I read on the internet, there are actually people who don't like candy corn. I, myself love it and haven't bought it for the last couple of years because once I start eating it, I can't stop eating it:) Brachs is the only brand I'll buy too because I think it's the best candy corn.
ReplyDeleteCandy corn is just "okay" for me. I wouldn't go out of my way to buy it. But when mixed with the dry-roasted peanuts, I really like it. I made some for home, and had to set it over on the cutting block, where I can't reach it from the kitchen table while I'm computing at HIPPIE. I should have done it IMMEDIATELY, and not after I helped myself to a couple handfuls.
DeleteAt least my hands were clean. Hick said "several" when I asked how many of his buddies dipped their dirty hands into the container he took to his SUS2.5. I suppose they'll all be able to fight off the same sicknesses, building up their immune systems that way...
My MIL made this for us many years ago and every year I think about it and some years I actually remember to obtain the necessary ingredients. I do not typically buy dry roasted peanuts nor candy corn, but this year I bought both through nuts.com. I order from them fairly often (although their prices have gone up quite a lot) and saw they had candy corn, while putting an order together. Well, a pound of dry roasted peanuts and a pound of candy corn is not the right concoction. It was too much candy, so when they sent me an email for free shipping, I ordered a minimum requirement that included another bag of the dry roasted peanuts. When they came, my husband poured the whole bag in with the candy, so then it was too many peanuts for the amount of candy corn. Although, I think I prefer it that way over too much of the candy corn. Anyhow, I had a little of the mixture and husband has consumed the balance. It is a nice treat and easy peazy, lemon squeezy.
ReplyDeleteYes, many dirty hands and dipping into the mixture does not sound like a good idea. That is only, and I mean only, acceptable when the items are individually wrapped. Ugh. Ranee
At least Hick was only sharing with his buddies, and not all the customers who come through!
DeleteWhen eating this mix, I find that one kernel of candy corn and two peanut halves seem to give me the best balance. Of course I'm not going to count them out when mixing it, heh, heh. When I'm grabbing a quick bite (with my clean hands!), I know what to pick out.
Just the thought of eating candy corn makes me feel yuk, I've heard it's like eating crayons, which is enough to put me off. I've never heard of payday bars, we don't get those out here, which is fine with me.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't know about that comparison. I've never eaten crayons. A Payday bar has a nougat center, with dry-roasted type peanuts stuck all over it, like it was rolled in the peanuts.
DeleteI love candy corn but only buy one small bag of Brach's at Halloween. Never saw that mix and won't make it. Interesting, though. I never serve things in which to dip hands. And, I certainly don't eat at other places. Gross. Guys just don't care.
ReplyDeleteI don't love candy corn, and wouldn't go out of my way to get some. But a couple kernels are okay. Any more than that, without something salty like the peanuts, is WAAAYYYY too sweet.
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