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8 Halloween Desserts Using Your Leftover Candy

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Clemson chapter.

If you’re like me and in denial that Halloween is over, then use your leftover candy on these spooky sweet treats (that’s if you have leftovers still).

 

1. Sweet and Salty Snack Mix

This is the perfect combination of your favorite sweet and salty snacks that’s super easy to put together. Add your leftover candy with your favorite salty snacks such as Bugles, Cheez-Its, pretzels or chex mix. Find the recipe here!

 

2. Candy Bark

Check out this recipe for a quick chocolate bark recipe that can be easily customized with Oreos, pretzels and any candy bars that you have leftover.

 

3. Thumbprint Cookies

These Christmas cookies can easily be transformed into a themed Halloween treat by using leftover chocolate and sprinkles, Reese’s cups or a Hershey’s Kiss as a filler. Click here for the recipe!

 

4. Witch’s Brew Brownies

Use brownie box mix and add any leftover candy on top. Check out some decorating ideas on Homemade Interest’s website!

 

5. Ice Cream Sundae Station

Transform any typical sundae station into a Halloween treat with these homemade ice cream flavors and toppings! Find the recipes here!

 

6. Candy Bar Trifle Recipe

This trifle recipe layers chocolate cream, brownies and candy because let’s be real, there’s truly no such thing as too much chocolate. 

 

7. No Bake Snickers Bar

Look into this recipe if you’re looking for a quick and easy dessert that only requires a microwave!

 

8. Popcorn Candy Balls

These popcorn candy balls can be customized by adding candy and syrups such as candy corn, melted chocolate, Hershey Kisses, caramel sauce or M&M’s. Check out Katie Brown’s ideas here!

 

Caitlin Barkley is currently a senior at Clemson University pursuing a degree in both Biology and Psychology. In 2016-2017, she served as the Campus Correspondent and Editor-in-Chief for Her Campus Clemson after joining her freshman year. She is also an ambassador with the Calhoun Honors College, a teacher with Clemson Dancers, and a member of Tiger Strut Dance Company. Caitlin is a colonizing member of the South Carolina Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi, and she serves as the current Chapter President. A few of her favorite things include coffee, her Clemson ring, and fuzzy blankets! Follow her on Instagram @c_barkley19