Simone Spotlight | What to do with all the Halloween Candy?
What to do with all the Halloween Candy?
October 30th
Here are some great options to consider when deciding on what to do with all the Halloween candy. Below are some ways for you to use the candy that won’t affect your waistline.
Use Halloween Candy in Baking Holiday Treats
It’s not hard to end up with tons of leftover candy by the end of Halloween. We’re all about that sugar rush in October, but as the weeks after the spooky holiday go by, we get less and less interested in our candy stash.
One thing to do with leftover candy is to turn it into desserts and treats for the holidays that come after Halloween. Need a sweet treat for Thanksgiving?
Great recipes to repurpose your Halloween candy are:
Turkey Cupcakes - Are you stuck with candy corn and don’t know what to do? This recipe will use your leftover Reese's Pieces cups, Candy Corn, Malt Balls and more for a great Thanksgiving dessert.
Twix Cheesecake Pie - Have an abundance of Twixes? Here is a great recipe that will be the perfect dessert after your turkey dinner.
Butterfinger Cookies - Don’t know what to do with those Butterfingers? Here is a great recipe to turn those candy bars into an after dinner dessert for your family.
Loaded Candy Bar Popcorn - Do you have lots of different candy? Not a problem! Here is a recipe to turn all your candy into a treat that you can enjoy at any time, not just the holiday.
Donate Halloween Candy 2023
If you’re tired of candy and just want to get rid of it all, before you throw it away, check out the organizations below which will gladly accept candy donations — for a good cause!
Run by Soldier’s Angels, this program allows you to send sweets to military service members. Kids can earn buyback prizes, and you can get a tax deductible receipt for your donation.
This group partners with businesses such as dentists offices to get extra candy out of the hands of your little ones in exchange for healthy items such as toothbrushes, hygiene kits and coupons. Use the zip code search to find a buyback location in your area.
This organization is ready to receive your candy donations — they distribute candy on Halloween, Christmas and Easter to troops that are missing the festivities while away from home regardless of where they are stationed. Any candy donations can be sent to Operation Shoebox at: 8360 East Highway 25, Belleview, FL 34420.
4. Ronald McDonald House Charities
Call your local chapter to find out rules on bringing your unopened Halloween candy for severely sick children and their families to enjoy. While your kids are out trick-or-treating, these families will appreciate the taste of the holiday being delivered to them while they are in need.
Other options for candy donation include calling your local food pantry, homeless shelter or nursing home to see if they accept Halloween candy.
Freeze Your Candy
Lastly if you don’t want to bake it or donate it, a great option is to freeze your candy for a later time. Store it in your freezer, you and your family can eat it slowly throughout the year whenever a sweet tooth strikes.
The Simone Koga Group hopes you have a lovely and safe Holiday Season!