How to Make a Halloween Candy Board

Halloween candy is a delightful part of enjoying the spooky season. A Halloween candy board is a fun way to display those candy classics. Inspired by the charcuterie board, this candy board is delicious and a spooky display.

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There are so many things I love about Halloween. The pumpkin patches, the scary movies, the costumes and of course the yummy treats. I don’t eat a lot of candy. It is not because I don’t love it, candy can be a very enjoyed treat now and then but as we all know it’s not the healthiest choice so I try to steer clear most of the time. But…I make a very big exception around Halloween. It’s all about the 80/20 rule, right?

Halloween candy brings back those memories and adds to the experience. Or at least that is what I tell myself as I am stuffing fun sized 3 Muskateer bars in my mouth. On that note, where are my 3 Muskateer lovers at? People poke fun at me for liking them and I do not understand why. They are light as a cloud and taste delicious! More for us I guess. Anyways, enjoying a little candy during October is hardly a sin and I say let’s indulge a little!

The candy board was first introduced to me last year when I was scrolling though Instagram. I fell in love! I am already pretty obsessed with charcuterie boards. A board stuffed full of cheese, marinated olives, meats, and crackers, how could you not love that!? Plus, they are so easy to make and are a beautiful display. I make them for most of my parties and any potlucks that I am invited to. There are also some amazing spooky charcuterie board ideas out there, just search fall charcuterie board on Pinterest to see what I am talking about.

The candy board brought my obsession to a whole new level. I made a candy board for my Halloween party last year and it was a hit! My guests loved that they found the candies they enjoyed as a kid displayed in such a fun way. Making a candy board is so easy, but there is a little planning involved. Here are a few tips to make your board stand out.

Find what you will put the candy on. A wood board, a piece of marble or a serving platter. Keep the color in mind when choosing. The candy will be bright so choosing something with a flat neutral color will make the candy pop even more.

Mix up the candy choices. Include those Halloween candies like these gummy eyeballs, pumpkin candy corn, and caramel apple pops but don’t be confined to just themed candy. You can add to the holiday vibe with colorful candies like orange starburst, soar ropes or even Skittles. Basically, go nuts! Check your local store for a bulk section to find great deals on candy.

Pick different sizes and shapes of candy so your board has dimension. It also helps to add at least one container filled with candy. Whether it is a pumpkin baker filled with small candy as I did, lollipops standing in a glass, or a coffin box full of treats. Omg, I just thought of that and now I am kinda wishing I had done that.

When you are ready to start building your board, take a minute to plan out in your head where you want everything to go. But honestly, I think the best board comes from just trusting yourself and going for it. Balance out your board by placing some of the same kinds of candy on opposite sides of the board. Try not to put too many like-colored candies next to each other. If you don’t like the look of where a candy is, move it! You have total artistic control over this board so do what you want. Also, do not be afraid to pile the candy on. These boards look the best when candy is over-flowing and packed full.

If you want to see exactly how to put this candy board together, check out my segment on Afternoon Live. I shared all my tips and tricks on how to make your candy board stand out.

What is your favorite Halloween candy? Let me know in the comments!