Have you tried baking as a way to indulge in Halloween candy? With store aisles brimming with Halloween candy, the temptation to rip into one of those colorfully wrapped sugary treats is at an all-time high. Why not treat yourself, and enjoy the sweets in a grown-up capacity? Give those bite-sized bars an easy and delicious upgrade by turning them into brownies, cookies, and cakes. We can’t guarantee the following Halloween candy baked goods will be any lower in sugar content, but they’re definitely high in fun.
7 Simple and Creative Ways to Use Halloween Candy in the Kitchen
Rum Pecan Candy Corn Blondies
Because sugar and corn syrup are not really flavor profiles anyone brags about anymore, we worked up this blondie recipe with a key ingredient: spiced rum. It elevates the recipe’s components into something brag-worthy indeed. Try it: you’ll like it. Also… a sugar high is likely to ensue. Put some Pink Floyd on the Sonos and let it wash over you.
Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread
Reese’s are a crowd favorite for Halloween. While it may be hard to find some of them leftover after the holiday, our Peanut Butter Cup Banana Bread is the perfect accompaniment if you do. Soft bites of chocolate and peanut butter combine with moist crumbles of banana bread. Talk about a treat that Elvis would enjoy due to his love for peanut butter and banana.
Fudgy Peppermint Patty Brownies
This Halloween candy baked goods recipe is as simple as can be. The only trick is to pour only half the batter into the pan before adding chopped peppermint patties, and then covering them with the other half. Placing whole patties on top about 8 minutes before baking is complete gives just enough time for gentle melting and the gorgeous appearance of a bit of creamy mint.
Monster Rice Krispy Treats
Let your little one’s creativity run wild with these circular Monster Rice Krispy Treats. Your child can help make this recipe from start to finish due to its simple instructions and ingredients. After the treats are baked, use different halloween candies to create your custom monster face such as candy corn and eyes.
Halloween Candy Bark
The kids will have a spooky good time in the kitchen helping you create this ghoulish Halloween candy bark recipe. With all the different Trick or Treat goodies and spooky colors, this snack is equally delicious and fun.
Easy Twix Cold Cake (No Bake)
Cookie and caramel create the best no bake dessert. Our Easy Twix Cold Cake contains a Twix-like filling and actual candy bars chopped up on top. It’s sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, even those left after munching on a vat of Halloween candy.
Rum Buttermilk Butterfinger Cake
No matter your stance on Halloween candy, this Buttermilk Cake with Rum Buttermilk Frosting transcends any no-sugar illusions you might be harboring. It is delicious and homey, even as it tickles the taste buds in intriguing ways. Who knew that buttermilk and spiced rum could combine in such a delightful way?
Story by Jordan Snowden
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