18 Leftover Candy Recipes Dessert Fans will Love

Have tons of leftover Halloween candy this year? Don’t throw it away! Give it new life in these leftover candy recipes for cookies and treats. Leftover candy is almost a given after Halloween but that’s not the only reason you might have some and be wondering what to do with it. You can add leftover candies to anything from ice cream sundaes to trail mix. There are also some really good leftover candy recipes you can make with it, including cookies, ice cream, popcorn mixes, and more. Read on for some leftover candy recipe inspiration and pick out some tempting sweet recipes you can’t wait to taste!

Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Cookies

Each chocolate chip cookie features a sweet caramel core to make them doubly appealing. Everything from the chewy chocolate cookies to the gooey caramels inside means these are going to disappear alarmingly fast whenever you make them.
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Chocolate Cherry Blossom Cookies

Chocolate cherry blossom cookies pair the sweet, fruity taste of cherries with the timeless appeal of chocolate. This chocolate cherry cookie recipe makes a batch of cute pink cookies and each one is topped with a Hershey’s kiss.
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Tasty Mars Bar Stuffed Cookies – Soft and Chewy

This stuffed cookie recipe combines all the sweet indulgence of Mars bars with everything you love about cookies! These tasty stuffed cookies are made with fun size chocolate bars and you don’t need a lot of ingredients.
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No Churn Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream

This ice cream with peanut butter cups is rich, indulgent and cream. It’s easy to make at home and no ice cream machine is required! Some people shy away from making ice cream but with a recipe like this no churn peanut butter ice cream there is no excuse!
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Chocolate Chip Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Stuffed Cookies

Elevate the classic chocolate chip cookie to new levels of deliciousness with these irresistible treats stuffed with mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Each bite is a delightful collision of rich, gooey chocolate, and creamy peanut butter, making them an absolute must-try for any cookie lover.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

This peanut butter pie recipe is everything you could dream of, hence the name. From the chocolate graham crust to the rich, creamy filling, this recipe with peanut butter cups is perfect.
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Brownie Sundae Waffle Bowls

Brownie Sundae Waffle Bowls. Photo credit: xoxoBella.

Using boxed brownie mix, these easy brownie sundae waffle bowls are a delicious and visually impressive dessert option that combines the best of brownies, waffles, and ice cream. Perfect for pleasing a crowd, this dessert is sure to be a hit.
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Skittles Ice Cream

If skittles are your favorite chewy candy, you are going to want to make this colorful and sweet ice cream. Don’t forget to sprinkle some skittles over the top for a creamy taste of the rainbow!
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Chewy M&M Cookies

Put your leftover M&M’s to work with this yummy cookie recipe. With a chewy texture and chocolatey candy bites through out, you are going to love this throwback to your childhood.
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Peppermint Bark Brownies

Fudgy brownies with crushed candy cane bark over the top makes for such a dreamy dessert! These are easy, and make the best use of broken candy canes that would otherwise become leftovers.
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Peanut Butter Cold Brew Cookies

Bring the magic of coffee and the goodness of peanut butter together in this unforgettable cookie recipe. This is the best way to use leftover peanut butter cups and Reese’s peices!
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Salted Caramel Kiss Cookies

Add leftover salted caramel kisses to your next batch of cookies for a ooey, gooey indulgence that is sure to satisfy your cravings for all things sweet.
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Cotton Candy Ice Cream

Don’t toss your leftover cotton candy! With 15 minutes and a handful of ingredients you can make this nostalgic cotton candy ice cream to savor as you reminisce about your childhood.
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Candy Bar Blondies

Blondies are the perfect place to put your leftover Halloween candies to work. Add a little of this, or that to make a completely delicious snack!
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White Chocolate Candy Popcorn

Add candy corn to your popcorn and drizzle white chocolate over the top for a tasty use for leftover sweets. This is a great snack to offer a crowd, or to make as a family movie night goodie.
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Birds Nest Cookies

Skip the coconut and make birds nest cookies with oatmeal instead. This recipe is so easy, and always tastes amazing. Add some leftover m&m candy eggs to the center for a cute and yummy snack.
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Candy Cane Popcorn

Save your crushed candy canes to make this tasty movie night snack. It is sweet, crunchy and delicious, plus best of all; easy!
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Halloween Candy Ice Cream Pie

This recipe has all of your favourite things in one tasty package. With an oreo cookie crust, creamy ice cream and leftover Halloween candy, this treat is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Get the Recipe: Halloween Candy Ice Cream Pie