Did you have fewer trick-or-treaters than you expected? Using leftover Halloween candy in baking not only helps clear out your candy stash but also makes it easy to create new and enjoyable treats. These simple recipes are a great way to turn excess candy into something more special for your family or friends.
Candy Stuffed Cookies. Photo credit: Honest and Truly.
Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Candy Bits
Creamy salted caramel ice cream gets a delicious twist with chopped candy pieces mixed in. This easy dessert cleverly utilizes leftover Halloween candy, enhancing its flavor with a sweet crunch. It’s a fantastic way to make extra candy the highlight of a delightful treat.
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White Chocolate Party Mix
This snack mix combines pretzels, M&Ms, dried fruit, and white chocolate for a perfect sweet and salty treat. This quick recipe is an excellent way to use leftover Halloween candy and is perfect for sharing. Making this mix turns candy into the star of an easy and enjoyable snack.
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Candy Cookie Brownies
This rich dessert combines cookie dough and brownie batter, topped with chunks of leftover Halloween candy for extra sweetness. Each fudgy bite is a delicious way to use up extra chocolates, turning them into a satisfying treat. Making these brownies is an easy way to make leftover Halloween candy shine.
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M&M Cakies
Soft and chewy cakies are made from leftover M&Ms, filling each treat with colorful candy pieces. This simple recipe is perfect for quick desserts or after-school snacks. It transforms Halloween leftovers into something fun and tasty that everyone will enjoy.
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Candy Stuffed Cookies
Soft cookies filled with mini candy bars create tasty surprises in every bite. This easy recipe makes it simple to use up leftover Halloween candy while providing a fun treat to share. These cookies are a great way to turn extra candy into delightful snacks.
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Edible Candy Bar Cookie Dough
This safe-to-eat cookie dough is packed with leftover Halloween candy, making it perfect for snacking right from the bowl. With heat-treated flour and no eggs, it’s a quick and easy way to enjoy something delicious. Mixing in chopped candy bars offers a fun way to give new life to Halloween leftovers.
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Snickers Popcorn
Caramel corn becomes even more exciting with the addition of chopped Snickers, blending chocolate, caramel, and peanuts into a delicious snack. This simple recipe makes it enjoyable to use up leftover Halloween candy in a sweet twist on popcorn. Everyone will appreciate this tasty way to transform extra candy into a fun treat.
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Almond Bark Cereal
This no-bake treat combines leftover Halloween candy with cereal and almond bark for a crunchy, sweet snack. It’s a fun and simple recipe that’s perfect for munching on or sharing with friends. This cereal treat gives new life to extra candy, making it both delicious and enjoyable.
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Reese’s Pieces Bars
Chewy bars feature a rich, peanut-buttery base filled with colorful Reese’s Pieces, resulting in a sweet and satisfying dessert. This easy recipe is ideal for using up extra Halloween treats, providing a tasty option for candy lovers. These bars are sure to please anyone looking for a delicious way to enjoy leftover candy.
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Cream Cheese Thumbprint Cookies with Hershey Kisses
Soft, cake-like cookies topped with a Hershey Kiss or any leftover chocolates make for a quick and tasty dessert. This recipe is great for sharing or enjoying as a snack, making it easy to use up leftover candy. These delightful treats are simple to make and sure to impress anyone who tries them.
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M&M Chocolate Dump Cake
This easy dump cake allows everything to be tossed into a pan for a chocolatey dessert topped with colorful M&Ms. It’s a fun way to use up extra candy and creates a rich treat that everyone will enjoy. This recipe highlights leftover Halloween candy, turning it into a delicious dessert everyone will love.
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