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    What To Do With Leftover Halloween Candy

    by Jolina | Published: October 26, 2016 | Last Updated: September 9, 2020 | 48 Comments
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    Wondering what to do with leftover Halloween candy and chocolates? Turn them into sweet and tasty desserts and treats with these mouth-watering recipes!

    Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

     

    Oh Halloween. You are so fun. And so sweet!

    We don’t have kids but we find ourselves buying those special bite-size chocolates and candies they come out with for Halloween every single year.

    We are so weak! But they are so hard to say no to.

    So here are recipes from some of my favourite bloggers that transform those delightful goodies into even more delectable treats that everyone can enjoy.

    What to do with leftover Halloween candy? Turn them into cookies and bars

    Do you have extra Jolly Rancher? These Stained Glass Christmas Cookies with a Hard Candy Center from Karen’s Kitchen Stories is just the recipe you’re looking for!

    Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

    How about leftover caramel squares? Check out these Crunchy Salted Caramel Apple Crumble Bars.

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    And any dark chocolate bar would work for these Chewy Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies.

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    Got leftover Snickers? Make some soft and chewy snickers cookies!

    Snickers Cookies Recipe

     

    Leftover Halloween candy can also become cakes and pies

    Got Snickers? Then you can make this mouth-watering Snickers Cheesecake from Basil and Bubbly.

    Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

    Reese’s peanut butter cups are a favourite and I understand it might be hard not to eat them all but just look at these next 4 treats that you can make with them!

    First up are Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites from The Life Jolie.

    Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

    And this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookie Pie (Pizookie) is from What the Fork Food Blog.

    Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

    The View from Great Island has this Mini Candy Bar White Chocolate Fudge.

    Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

    And yes I have one too! These Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting (and a surprise centre!) are dee-licious.

    Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

    You can also make halloween candy snacks

    Do you have a whole bunch of different candy leftovers? Trail mix is the answer! Check  out this Halloween Chex Mix Muddy Buddies from House of Nash Eats.

    Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

    You can also make epic popcorn! Look at this Chocolate Covered Popcorn from The Cook’s Pyjamas.

    Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

    And what about this Candy Madness Caramel Apple Nachos from Modern Honey? Drool.

    Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

    Other wonderful treats

    If you have leftover peppermint patties, then you can make some of this wonderful Dark Chocolate Mint Sauce from Garlic and Zest.

    Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes

    Or is it Butterfingers you have extra of? You’re in luck! Make some of this Butterfinger Crusted Sugar Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches from 4 Sons R Us.

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    Whatever you have extra of, you can have lots of fun making this Monster Mash Halloween Candy Bark from Pack Momma.

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    Happy Halloween!

    Have fun, stay safe, and may your leftover Halloween candy stash be overflowing and abundant!

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    1. Dawn

      October 31, 2016 at 1:00 pm

      Such fun recipes, I love them all!

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      • Jolina

        October 31, 2016 at 5:49 pm

        I agree, really creative! I cannot wait to start trying them. Hope you find a favourite 🙂 Thanks Dawn!

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    2. laura

      October 30, 2016 at 11:58 pm

      Yuuuuuumm these all totally made me drool. Great ideas too!

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      • Jolina

        October 31, 2016 at 5:27 pm

        Right?? Not just me then haha 🙂 Hope you have a fun Halloween Laura!

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    3. Brittany

      October 30, 2016 at 8:22 pm

      I never considered repurposing halloween candy! Thanks!

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      • Jolina

        October 31, 2016 at 5:26 pm

        I just thought it’s a great alternative to eating all of them at once haha! Thanks Brittany 🙂

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    4. Jennifer

      October 30, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Wow! These look amazing! These are great recipes for using up that candy! The Dark Chocolate Mint Sauce looks divine. Thanks!

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      • Jolina

        October 31, 2016 at 5:26 pm

        It does, doesn’t it? Remember to hide some of those peppermint patties from tonight lol! Thanks Jennifer!

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    5. Robin

      October 29, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      So many to choose from… they are all good for my sweet tooth.

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      • Jolina

        October 29, 2016 at 8:38 pm

        Hope you get to try some of them Robin! Happy Halloween!

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    6. Kristen

      October 29, 2016 at 9:45 am

      These are all great ideas! But let’s be honest. The Candy Madness Caramel Apple Nachos? GET IN MY BELLY.

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      • Jolina

        October 29, 2016 at 8:36 pm

        I know! OMG they look so good and so unique! And APPLES. Which are gorgeous right now 🙂 Thanks Kristen!

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    7. Sarah

      October 28, 2016 at 2:43 pm

      Lol.. this is like watching an episode of “Chopped” where they have to figure out what to do with the random candy in their basket! Love it!!!

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      • Jolina

        October 29, 2016 at 8:35 pm

        LOL that is so true! Though I think they would throw in some onions in there too just to petrify the chefs haha. Thanks Sarah! Hope you have a fun Halloween!

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    8. Veena

      October 28, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      What a gorgeous display of treats. My favorite are the fudge and cupcakes..! So yumm…

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      • Jolina

        October 29, 2016 at 8:34 pm

        Thanks Veena! Hope you can make them one day soon! 🙂

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    9. Surekha

      October 28, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      that snicker cheesecake is everything for me. some great recipes

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      • Jolina

        October 29, 2016 at 8:34 pm

        Right? Looks so good! It’s one of the first ones I would try too (if I can stop myself from eating all the Snickers lol!) Thanks Surekha!

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    10. Tracy

      October 28, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      This is a perfect idea for a round up. Love all these ideas! Kind of dying to try your Chocolate Chunk Cookies with some chopped up peanut butter cups in there, and those Butterfinger Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches look amazing!

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      • Jolina

        October 29, 2016 at 8:32 pm

        Hi Tracy! Thanks! Putting peanut butter cups is an awesome idea! And I’m dying to try those butterfinger ice cream sandwiches too. Looks so good 🙂 Have a fun Halloween!

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