Halloween Candy-Packed Treats

Turn your little ghosts' and goblins' trick-or-treat haul into these outrageous candy-packed desserts.

  • Britt Kurent

    Candy Lovers, Rejoice!

    If you purchased more sweets than you could pawn off on lucky trick-or-treaters, or your kids came home with a bag of goodies so full you're sure they must have cleaned out every home on the block, then you'll love our fun recipes that use up your candy bounty.

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  • Britt Kurent

    Snickers

    It's hard to top the much-loved taste of a classic Snickers bar, but we think our cupcake version just might do it. Hungry? Why wait? Dig in today!

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  • Britt Kurent

    Snickers Cupcake

    It's your all-time favorite candy bar in cupcake form. This dark chocolate cupcake has salted caramel icing and a surprise in the middle. What's not to love?

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  • Britt Kurent

    Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

    The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a home run in itself, but add it to a decadent, chewy blondie and it's a grand slam!

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  • Britt Kurent

    Reese's PB Blondies

    Chunks of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups make this childhood classic the ultimate sweet and salty bite. Be careful not to overbake; these are best when they're super moist and chewy.

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  • Britt Kurent

    Pretzel M&M's

    Just when we thought M&M's couldn't get any better, the folks behind the melt-in-your-mouth candy dropped a pretzel in the center and wowed us all. Add these tasty morsels to rich pralines and you've got an addictive treat your whole family will love.

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  • Britt Kurent

    Pretzel M&M's Pralines

    Take a trip down south when you sub Pretzel M&M's for pecans in this sweet and salty treat. Be careful--you can't eat just one.

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  • Britt Kurent

    Hershey's Miniatures

    Whether you're a fan of Mr. Goodbar, Hershey's Krackel, or Hershey's Special Dark, a collection of assorted miniatures ensures a little something for everyone. Choose your favorite to turn into a rich fondue.

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  • Britt Kurent

    Hershey's Miniatures Fruit Fondue

    We all have our own best-loved Hershey's miniature. Pick the one you would like to use, or mix them all for a crispy, peanut-filled glaze for dunking your kids' favorite fruits.

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  • Britt Kurent

    Kit Kat

    The mere mention of a Kit Kat bar evokes the need for most folks to start singing the candy's catchy jingle: Gimme a break, gimme a break. Break me off a piece of that KIT KAT BAR! Now translate that song into French and you've got the perfect tune for these pain au chocolat-inspired treats.

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    Kit Kat Crescents

    Break off a piece of this popular candy bar to make sophisticated use of your leftover Halloween haul. Take your kids on a trip to Paris without even leaving the house!

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    Butterfinger

    Bart Simpson famously warned folks, "Nobody better lay a finger on my Butterfinger!" But we're certain your kids won't mind if you turn them into these outrageously good thumbprint cookies.

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  • Britt Kurent

    Butterfinger and Strawberry Jam Thumbprint Cookies

    A little blast in the food processor creates a Butterfinger "powder" to use in both the cookie dough and a quick roll before baking. A dollop of strawberry jam fills the center to create an irresistible treat for both kids and adults. Who said shortbread needs to be stuffy?

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  • Britt Kurent

    Taffy

    Is it possible to make multicolored taffy any more fun for the little ones? Only if you turn it into a rainbow ice cream dessert!

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  • Taffy Ice Cream Bomb

    This ice cream bomb looks like it fell off of the Candy Land game board! The brightly colored taffy topping has a whimsical interior to match.

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