MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Once the costumes are packed away, Mitchell families may still have plenty of Halloween candy on hand. Leftover treats can become ingredients for desserts or decorations for holiday projects.
These six ideas offer ways to put that trick-or-treat haul to use:
S’mores Skillet Cookie: Press premade cookie dough into an oven-safe skillet and bake according to package directions. Top with chopped miniature chocolate bars and marshmallows, then briefly broil until melted, watching closely to prevent burning.
Candy Dessert Pizza: Bake plain pizza dough and let it cool before spreading peanut butter or hazelnut spread over the crust. Offer chopped candy, miniature pretzels and marshmallows so family members can decorate individual slices.
Stained-Glass Cookies: Cut shapes from sugar cookie dough, then cut a smaller opening in each center. Place the cookies on parchment paper and fill the openings with crushed hard candy. Bake using a recipe designed for stained-glass cookies and let them cool completely so the candy centers harden.
Candy-Topped Brownies: Add chopped candy bars or caramels to a favorite brownie recipe, or sprinkle candy pieces over the top for extra texture and flavor.
Chocolate Bark: Spread melted chocolate onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle chopped candy over the surface, let it set and break it into pieces.
Gingerbread Decorations: Set aside suitable candies in airtight containers for decorating gingerbread houses during the holiday season. Check package storage instructions and freshness dates before saving them.