ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Candy pumpkin

Okay kiddo, you know how pumpkins are big orange fruits that grow on vines? Well, candy pumpkins are NOT real pumpkins that you can eat for dinner. They are actually tiny candies that look like pumpkins!

These candies are usually made out of sugar, corn syrup, and artificial flavors and colors. They are typically orange or yellow and shaped like pumpkins with cute little ridges on them. And just like regular candy, they are really sweet and yummy!

During Halloween time, some people like to hand out candy pumpkins to their trick-or-treaters instead of regular candy. They are also great for decorating cupcakes or cakes.

So there you have it, a candy pumpkin is just a little candy that looks like a pumpkin! Yum!
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