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12 Incredible Recipes for the Leftover Halloween Candy
Posted: October 28, 2022 3:30 am
When it comes to Halloween sweets, it’s easy to go a little beyond. In this scenario, you wish many adorable children to come to your house on Halloween in search of sweets. However, you shouldn’t expect an unusually high volume of calls from them.
There’s no need to panic if you have much more candy than you’ll require as we approach this Halloween. Besides enjoying them on their own, the surplus Halloween candies can be used in different recipes.
There’s a dessert here for every kind of sweet tooth, so you can use up everything that Halloween candy you didn’t consume. There are recipes whose sole purpose is to produce a sensational flavor. They also depict creative activities you may undertake with your children to repurpose their Halloween goodies. The arts have never been more delectable, believe us. Keep reading to find out some of the best recipes you have to try out this festive from candy leftovers.
1. Peanut Jelly Cookies
Because very few things in the world are more gratifying than a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, we decided to lean more toward the sweet side of the flavor combination. This amusing treat can be made with any jam or jelly. Nevertheless, grape jelly is the clear winner when it comes to pure childhood reminiscence.
Reese’s Pieces, Peanut butter M&Ms, or even Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups that have been broken up would all be beautiful additions to this dish. In order to transform this sweet snack into an ice cream sandwich, combine the candy with the vanilla ice cream, spread jelly on two cookies, and then place the ice cream between the cookies. They are going to be quite sticky, but they are going to taste amazing.
2. Popcorn Bars
Caramel corn is delicious. However, it is taken to a new level when combined with something salty—adding Twizzlers and chopped pecans candy left over after Halloween to the mixture results in a salty and sweet snack that is difficult to put down once you start eating it. Because of the chewy consistency, this is not the ideal option for combining into a baked good. There are better options.
Offer it on movie night as a more sophisticated alternative to microwave popcorn, or throw your children a curveball by giving it to them as an after-school snack. Alternately, you may keep it for yourself as a late-night snack; besides, it is certain to satiate any late-night chocolate cravings you might have.
3. SweeTarts Milk Shake
Trick-or-treaters who are more interested in eating sour or tart sweets than chocolate will find this simple treat with only three ingredients to be as delicious as it is lovely (it is such a fun hue!). You probably already have all the materials on hand, and putting it together is so simple that even the kids can do it. When you have some soda fountain mugs on hand, they are the perfect vessel for serving milkshakes. This addition to the dessert will create quaint and whimsical air.
If you wanted to try something different than a milkshake, an ice cream float might be prepared out of the strawberry ice cream and SweeTarts candy instead of a milkshake. To make this treat, place scoops of ice cream in glasses, top with citrus soda, and garnish with candies.
4. Kit Kat-Filled Food Cake
We think that stuffing an angel food cake is a great way to make use of the cake because it can be used as a blank canvas for various different toppings and fillings. These Kit Kats are an excellent choice for this Halloween-themed confectionery treat. The crunchy topping provides a satisfyingly contrasting texture to the light and airy cake.
Our Kit Kats are encased in homemade creamy, created by beating heavy cream and sugar together. This maintains the Kit Kats covered and concealed within each slice. Do not forget to sprinkle with white chocolate and dust with cocoa powder before serving to visitors unaware of the Kit Kat mystery center. These guests are guaranteed to go crazy for the Kit Kat surprises center.
5. Frozen Peanut Butter Banana Pops
It’s not necessary for every meal using leftover Halloween sweets to be ridiculously extravagant. Bananas are flavorful, and the addition of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups makes for a delicious dessert that is great for kids and won’t give you an upset stomach. This tasty delicacy could also be cut into bite-sized chunks if you do not have any shapes on hand.
To make these delicious treats, all that is required is cutting the banana into thin slices, dipping them in melted chocolate, and topping them with chopped Reese’s cups. If you dip the banana first in peanut butter and then in chocolate, you’ll get the flavor of peanut butter multiplied by two. If you consume more than one, we won’t tell anyone about it (or two).
6. Pretzel Bark and Candy Corn
Because you can include virtually anything in the recipe, and it will still turn out great, making chocolate bark is one of the most effective methods to repurpose Halloween candies that have been saved from previous years. The contrasting flavors, textures, and colors of this specific combo are some of the reasons we adore it.
The use of white chocolate brings out the vibrancy of the other colors, but either darkish or milk chocolate would do the trick. As the chocolate softens, stir it frequently and switch off the fire if there are still a few chunks of solid chocolate left. This will prevent the chocolate from scorching as it melts.
7. Candy Bar Terrine
You don’t need to let the word “terrine” throw you off. It is merely a reference to the form that this delicious dessert takes, which is nothing more than a mixture of dulce de leche ice cream and any unused Snickers bars that have been put in a square loaf pan. Simple as that. Not only does slicing the Snickers bar into thirds make it simpler to consume, but it also gives each slice an attractively decorative appearance.
Not a lover of dulce de leche? It is possible to enjoy Snickers with either taste of cream, ranging from chocolate and vanilla to coffee and tropical. And even though you might be tempted to cut into it immediately, you should allow the terrine to set in the freezer for about six hours until it is solid.
8. Peppermint Patty Brownies
The retail brownie mix makes it possible to quickly and easily put together these delectable desserts using candy that was left over from Halloween. However, those willing to put in a little extra effort in the kitchen can substitute their preferred homemade brownie recipe. Distribute half of the dough into the prepared pan so that the Peppermint Patties will be precisely positioned in the middle of each brownie.
After that, you must finish it with the peppermint patties (leaving a small space between them). In addition to that, spread the remainder of the batter on top. It would be much less exciting to flavor brownies with peppermint extract. Still, the invigorating mint flavor prevents the decadent chocolate flavor from taking over and makes this dessert much more enjoyable. You can sprinkle some chopped Peppermint Patties on top as an additional, optional topping for the brownies.
9. Skittles Meringues
This snack, which requires only three components, is a stroke of brilliance: It is adorable and vibrant and makes excellent use of the children’s unused Skittles. Ask the children to lend a hand in preparing the meringues; they will like the process of observing the egg whites convert into stiff and glossy peaks. Baking at a low temperature for a prolonged period is essential for producing the perfect meringue.
You should maintain cold heat in the microwave and baking for between 1 1/2 and 2 hours. This method ensures that the meringues have a covering that is crisp on the outside and a middle that is just slightly mushy. Use this recipe all year with any ingredients you are using up, whether it be the last of the chocolate cake or a bunch of nuts you have lying around.
10. Caramel-Cookie Cheesecake Pie
This easy variation on cheesecake, which has chopped Twix bars, will appease the inner child in all of us. You only need five ingredients to make this dessert, which can be baked in a pie pan and features crunchy, chocolatey, and creamy elements (no springform pan required).
You are welcome to use full-size bars instead of the “fun” ones called for in the recipe; however, you must remember to stick to the total cup proportions given. You are welcome to use a graham cracker crust instead, whereas a chocolate chip cookie puff pastry tastes terrific in this delicacy. Graham cracker crusts are simple to create and taste delicious.
11. Halloween Brownie Pizza
There are no catches here. This simple and quick dessert pizza has a chocolate flavor, a crunchy crust, and a gooey center. Begin with a base of scrumptious brownies and finish with a drizzle of melted chocolate and any leftover candies. You may also try topping it with caramel that has been melted or crushed up pieces of your preferred chocolate bar.
12. Halloween Dessert Nachos
During Christmas, sliced apples can be transformed into a merry dessert by being drizzled with melted peanut butter, marshmallows, and jelly. Put some candy eyes and Halloween candy that has been chopped on top of the platter.
As suggested by the test kitchen, alternatives to the apple slices include vanilla cookies, graham crackers, or cinnamon-sugar pita chips.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know how to create all of these delicious delights, I think the time after Halloween will become your new favorite season of the year. You have many options at your disposal with all of this delicious chocolate.
Additionally, it will be a lot of fun to get the children involved in the preparation of these simple snacks. What spooky sweet are you most looking forward to devouring this year? What other creative uses do you have for the Halloween sweets you don’t end up eating?
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