50+ Leftover Halloween Candy Recipes - Decadent Dessert Ideas! (2024)

FAQs

Can I keep leftover Halloween candy for next year? ›

Caramel and nougats last six months to a year at room temperature and away from heat and light, while candy corn can make it as far as nine months if kept sealed. (So that open bag you used to top your Halloween cupcakes should probably get tossed around January.)

Yes. You can most definitely freeze Halloween candy, especially chocolate-based items like chocolate candy bars. Freezing candy can actually help extend the shelf life. It is very important to place the candy in an airtight container or freezer bag to keep the moisture out.

What do stores do with unsold Halloween candy after Halloween? They sell it the day after, marked down. Most of it is still just candy after all.

A great way to spread the spooky season spirit is to donate your extra candy to a good cause. Kids might think there's no such thing as too many sweets, but as a parent, you know that sometimes, that bag full of sugar might be too much for your little one.

"Generally, stores really do sell through most of their inventory by lowering prices," said Michael Allured, publisher of candy trade magazine The Manufacturing Confectioner. "All but a very small portion is sold, the rest may go to a food pantry like Second Harvest.

Local organizations, like schools, churches, homeless shelters, police and fire stations will also often accept leftover candy. Those interested in donating candy should call ahead to confirm.

Sugar should not constitute more than 10% of your daily energy intake. Assuming an adult's caloric intake is 2000 calories, we should not consume more than 200 calories per day from sugar, which equates to 10 teaspoons of sugar, 4 marshmallows, 4 bonbons, or 4 candies.

If you are trying to keep added sugars to under 30 grams per day on a 1,200-calorie diet, you might want to limit your fun-size candy bars to 2 or 3 if that is the only source of added sugar for the day. Since it is likely that you will have other added sugars, it may be best to stick to 1 or 2 fun-size choices.

How many pieces of candy is OK? ›

For most kids, it is about 1 to 3 miniature or fun-size pieces of candy. Discuss with your child the importance of limiting candy. Talk about practical ways that he can make healthy choices. Talk with your children about donating some of their candy to senior centers or organizations serving those in need.

We already know chocolate doesn't change. The filling is low in fat, but it's also pretty low in moisture. So there isn't a lot for freeze drying to do when it comes to peppermint patties. Jelly beans – They are fat-free, but they also have very little moisture.

Here are the types of candy you can freeze

Dark chocolate lasts one to two years; milk chocolate and white chocolate last eight to 10 months. Hard candy and gummies are similar: Keep them in a cool, dry place and they will last about a year.

Hard candy - hard candies can last up to a year when stored at room temperature or in a cool, dry location. Jellied candies - if the packaging has been opened, soft candies should be stored away from heat and light at room temperature of about 70 degrees. Stored in this manner, the candy should last 6-9 months.

Hard candies can last up to one year if they're stored in a cool, dry place away from humidity and heat. To keep hard candies from absorbing moisture from the air and other nearby treats, sprinkle them with finely ground sugar before stashing them in an airtight glass jar.

"Every year, Americans throw away about $400 million worth of uneaten sweets from trick-or-treating. That's a lot of food waste. But the fix is simple: stop giving away candies that kids don't like (candy corn, anyone?) and give away treats that they do enjoy.