It has been over a week since Halloween and I feel I am still up to my eyeballs in trick or treat candy. Staring at these colorful wrappers and myriads of sweet flavors, I know there has to be some delicious way for me to use up these bite sized treats. And I am sure there are other people who want to quickly use up their candy as well. So after some clever thinking researching, and experimenting in the kitchen, I want to share my findings with you. Here are 4 awesome ways to re-purpose leftover Halloween candy.
1) Loaded Chocolate Banana Bites
Halloween Candy To Use – Butterfingers, Kit Kats, Pay Days, Whoppers
Sweet Banana slices are dipped in melted chocolate then rolled in crushed candy bars. After chilling for 3 hours in the freezer, these Loaded Chocolate Banana Bites taste AMAZING! Customize the crunchy outer coating by mixing different chocolate bars together. The possibilities are endless in my simple recipe (click here for the recipe.)
2)Kitchen Sink Brownies
Halloween Candy To Use- M&M’s, Milk Duds, Reese’s Pieces, Peanut Butter Cups, Snickers
Upgrade the basic store bought brownie mix into something gourmet and out of this world. With a sharp knife, cut each piece of candy into half inch squares ( about 8 pieces of candy for a 9×9 inch pan). Add the chopped candy to the brownie batter and mix thoroughly. Pour the candy filled batter into the prepared pan and bake according to the package directions. This is recipe is a chocolate lovers dream!
3)Skittles & Kettle Corn Popcorn Balls
Halloween Candy To Use- Skittles
Who loves Skittles ?Me. Who loves Kettle Corn? Me. So why not put the two of them together? This simple 4 ingredient recipe for Rainbow Kettle Corn Popcorn Balls from Blackberry Babe is delicious, easy, and oh so festive.
4) Candy Infused Vodka
Halloween Candy To Use- Starburst
The perfect left-over Halloween candy treat that is just for adults. Everyone’s favorite gooey Starburst flavors infused with tasty vodka! Keep it simple and just use one flavor or be daring and mix and match the candy to make combinations like strawberry-lemon or cherry-orange. This easy to follow Starburst Vodka Tutorial from MIXthatDRINK will turn anyone into a vodka mixologist in no time.
