I Don't Stress About Buying Too Much Halloween Candy, Because I Always Turn The Leftovers Into These Treats

Miniature Hershey bars are definitely one of the more bummer chocolates to get around Halloween. What's not a bummer? Turning them into this s'mores skillet cookie that you can enjoy all year long, no fire pit required.

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We’re BIG fans of a good hack, recipes that save time, and using the smallest amounts of leftovers possible to create innovative treat—remember our jam jar cocktail? This is its next iteration, made extra extra cute.

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If you were a kid in the '90s, the thought of a Kudos Bar likely brings back memories of a chocolatey, peanut buttery, crisp yet chewy, after-school treat (and maybe some lunchtime bartering). While you can’t find them in stores anymore, my no-bake copycat Kudos Bars are even better than we remember.

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Ever wished you could have a Snickers Bar... in cheesecake form? Well, today's your day! This outrageous cheesecake has a creamy milk chocolate center and is topped with plenty of caramel and roasted salted peanuts. Oh, and Snickers, obviously.

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These have all the comfort of a chocolate chip cookie, with the added crunch of M&M's and the heft of a bar shape, making for a delicious treat that’s impossible to put down.

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We start with our favorite homemade pizza dough here, but you can absolutely use store-bought if that's what you prefer. Add some sliced strawberries, marshmallows, pretzels, candy or just leave it at Nutella! The best thing about this easy dessert? You absolutely can't mess it up.

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It's not that traditional Rice Krispies Treats aren't good—they're just a little boring and safe. These are the opposite. They're surprising and delicious in a way that everyone, including purists, will love.

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For this sheet cake, we traced our number on the back of an empty cereal box to used it as a stencil—trust us, it's very doable! As long as you top it with a fun assortment of candies (even the less desirable non-chocolate ones), it'll look adorable no matter what.

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Love sugar cookies but hate decorating them? These are for you! Simply fill cookie cut outs with hard candies like Jolly Ranchers, then bake. The candies will melt then turn soft and chewy after cooling, adding a bright pop of color to your holiday dessert table.

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Decadent doesn't even BEGIN to describe these blondies. Try them with any variety of chocolate candies (we bet Heath bars or Twix would be great too!).

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The origin of the name "monster" cookies isn't clear, but it may refer to the fact that they're like Frankenstein's monster—made up of a combination of the parts of many other cookies. We love 'em because you can really throw anything into the dough, even leftover Halloween candy.

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Graduation, whether from preschool or a PhD program, requires celebrations and, of course, all of the festive snacks. Before you put out the festive napkins or greet guests, whip up these quick, easy, totally no-cook sweet little candy graduation caps too.

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We have a real soft spot for our Reese's stuffed brownies, but when we're craving a cookie and peanut butter (and chocolate, ofc), these blondies are the solution.

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In true Delish fashion, these Reese's trees couldn't be simpler to create. These adorable Christmas treats only take around 10 minutes to assemble, and will surely be the hit of any holiday party (especially for you peanut butter-chocolate fans).

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If you ask us, Cookies 'N' Creme candy bars are highly underrated. Not in the least because, as it turns out, melting them down makes the perfect frosting for fudgy brownies. Did we mention there are also WHOLE OREOS stuffed inside? 😏

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We just found your new favorite jelly bean flavor—it’s bellini! This drink is for adults that enjoy the childlike joy of jelly beans. Sip each layer one by one or mix the cocktail together for a more tutti frutti kind of vibe.

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You can turn a chocolate cupcake into a cute little turkey with leftover Halloween candy decorations like candy corn, M&M's, and pretzels. These are so easy to make and will definitely win the hearts (and mouths) of all of your Turkey Day guests.

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Still got leftover Halloween candy by the time Hanukkah rolls around? Make these sugar cookies! These work with any small candy, from the mini M&M's we used here to Nerds or Skittles, so have fun with it.

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Building a gingerbread house from scratch might sound like a huge undertaking—but it's not! Add a couple of particularly Christmas-y candies (like peppermints or candy canes) to the mix, and you can breathe new life into any leftover Halloween candy as various parts of your house. Get creative!

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The hardest part of this recipe is sorting out the Skittle colors. Once you have your rainbow organized, then it's a matter of letting the candies sit in the vodka overnight. The next day, you'll have a variety of colorful alcohol ripe for cocktails, like these fun slushies.

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