Just because Halloween is over, that doesn’t mean the treats have to end! Try some simple baking tricks to transform your never-ending stash of sweets into delectable desserts. Chances are, your kids are one Snickers bar away from a trip to the dentist, but a few of these candy creations are even (somewhat) healthy.
It’s common knowledge that you can use Hershey’s Kisses to make the ever-popular Peanut Butter Blossom cookies, but you probably haven’t heard of Chocolate Monkey Bread. This unique recipe will make a statement at your next holiday party, and it would also be delicious for breakfast with a cold glass of milk.
Speaking of breakfast, there are variety of morning meals that can incorporate your trick-or-treating bounty. Whip up a batch of Almond Joy Crescent Rolls, Twix Banana Bread, or Dessert Pancakes (complete with Nerds), and watch your kids’ eyes light up. Candy for breakfast – does life get any better?!
It seems that everyone’s favorite Halloween indulgence is sugary-sweet Candy Corn, and there are numerous ways to recycle these tri-color leftovers. This holiday staple mixes well with many other ingredients, allowing you to create concoctions like cupcakes, Harvest Snack Mix, Pretzel or Cookie Bark, and Puppy Chow. You can also continue the enchantment of the season by making these Magic Bars.
You can easily tie in the flavors of Fall by mixing your leftover candy with seasonal staples like apples, pumpkin, and caramel. From M&M Pumpkin Pudding Cookies to Caramel Apply Gooey Bars, you simply cannot go wrong! Candy doesn’t just have to be for dessert either; try an M&M Apple Caramel Cheese Ball or Candy Bar Apple Salad for a uniquely sweet side dish.
Since we promised some “healthy” recipes (that’s subjective), how about Reese’s Banana Pops, Zucchini Snickers Cookies, or Candy Fruit Dip? Hey, at least there is a real food group in there somewhere. Wait, is chocolate not a food group??
If you’re thinking “healthy schmealthy” and are just in the mood for a good old-fashioned decadent dessert, there are recipes-a-plenty! From Snickers Cheesecake to Crock Pot Peanut Butter Cup Cake to Butterfinger Whoopie Pies, your sweet tooth will be beyond satisfied.
And finally, if you just can’t decide which leftover treats to bake with, use them all! This Dessert Pizza or Bundt Cake will allow you to clear your cupboard of candy in one fell swoop.
So, sit back and sip on your Sweetarts Milkshake while your oven works its magic, and prepare for the sugar high to set in.