23 Brilliant Ideas for Leftover Halloween Candy

Now that Halloween is over, you’re probably looking at your kids’ buckets full of leftover Halloween candy in disbelief. The amount could give anyone the “tummy-crummies!”

This begs the question.

How are you going to get rid of all the candy without your kids noticing?

We have some great ways to use up that candy instead of tossing it out this year.

Although, no judgements here if you let them keep all of their hard-earned candy from going door to door! Our five-year-old simply can’t handle that amount sugar.

Keep reading to find out Pahrump Moms’ 23 Brilliant Ideas for Leftover Halloween Candy to keep you and the little ones happy!


Simply Easy Ideas

1. Freeze it for later!

2. Try candy science.

3. Make thank you bags for teachers.

4. Take part in Halloween candy buybacks at dental offices and businesses.

5. Freeze dry your candy.

@afrugalhomestead‘s DIY for Freeze Drying Jolly Ranchers looks amazing!

Not a fan of DIY?

We experienced our first freeze dried candy at FD Candy’s Grand Opening and Trunk or Treat in Pahrump. They were handing out little bags of their freeze-dried Skittles to all the children.

One taste and we were sold.

The way this candy melts in your mouth and how every flavor is enhanced will BLOW YOUR MIND.

Not a local? You can order it online!


Donate Your Leftover Halloween Candy

6. Donate to the troops.

7. Donate to a local food pantry.

8. Donate to local first responders.


Christmas Ideas

9. Give a mason jar full of candy as a Christmas Gift.

10. Use Halloween candy as stocking stuffers.

11. Make hot chocolate with leftover chocolate bars.

12. Save the candy for gingerbread houses.


Dessert Ideas for Leftover Halloween Candy

13. Add the candy to boxed brownie mix.

14. Mix the candy with Rice Krispies treats.

15. Make leftover Halloween candy cookie bars.


Birthday Party Ideas

16. Stuff a pinata.

17. Host a cookie decorating party.

18. Homemade candy ice cream.

19. Cover a birthday cake in candy.

Save this pin from @chelsweets!

Ideas Just for the Adults

20. Take it to work!

21. Use the hard candies in your emergency bags.

22. Infuse your alcohol.

@sheknows has some great ideas to infuse your alcohol with your leftover Halloween candy.

Our Favorite Idea

23. The Switch Witch

Have you heard of the Switch Witch? This idea has become extremely popular and controversial to some.


Thank You for Reading!

What will you and your family be doing with all the leftover Halloween candy from this year?

Let me know in the comments below!

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