With Halloween comes candy. Lots of candy! Sometimes you just have so much candy left over from trick-or-treating you may find yourself asking, “what am I going to do with it all?”
Well, besides sneaking a piece here and there, taking it to the office and sharing it with co-workers, or using it to satisfy a 3am craving for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, there are some ways to turn leftover Halloween candy into sweet treats.
Two of our favorite things are candy and pie. So it goes without question that one of our top picks is a recipe for a fantastic Candy Bar Pie! CrazyForCrust.com has a delicious way for your to turn all that Halloween candy into one delicious treat that is a cross between a pie and a thick, gigantic cookie.
The crust on this beauty is actually a blondie and the filling can be M&M’s, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Rolo, or whatever other chocolate delights you have. Just looking at the photo of the completed dessert masterpiece has our mouths watering.
Want to make this delight even better? Top it off with a scoop of ice cream!
For the complete recipe, click here.
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A staple of Halloween candy, whether you’re a fan or not, is candy corn. Chances are you’re going to have some of this seasonal treat left over, so why not use it to create a tasty snack?
Candy Corn Pretzel Hugs are so easy to make and can be done in just a few minutes. Just take some pretzels, put a HERSHEY’s Kisses or HERSHEY's Hugs on top, put them in the oven to melt, then top with a piece of candy corn!
The result is a crunchy, sweet, candy corn treat you are going to love! For the step-by-step directions, visit Sally’s Baking Addiction by clicking here.
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Our third favorite recipe for leftover Halloween candy is a decadent dessert that looks as fantastic as it tastes - TWIX Cheesecake Bars.
Yes, cheesecake!
This one is going to take a little more effort, but trust us, when it’s done and you have your first bite, you’re never going to settle for plain old cheesecake ever again.
Domestic Superhero has step-by-step instructions for creating this candy / dessert masterpiece that makes TWIX the star. While the recipe calls for TWIX Bites, you can also use regular TWIX bars if that’s all you have.
This one is so good, you’re going to want to bookmark it, as this is a perfect recipe for next time you’re looking for a sweet holiday dessert for home or for a party.
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Happy Halloween and more than that - happy baking!