Tips to Get Rid of Halloween Candy

Too much leftover Halloween candy? Check out this list of ways you can use your Halloween candy, so it doesn’t go to waste. 

›› Use in a Recipe

There are tons of ways you can use leftover candy to bake. Whether it is for Witch’s Brew Brownies (like the recipe on the next page), cookies, Gingerbread houses, or a chocolatey Thanksgiving pie, baked candy won’t let you down! 

›› Take to Work 

Everyone seems to have a sweet tooth after their lunch break. Put your extra candy in a jar or bowl in the breakroom or on the counter at the office’s entrance. 

›› Give to Your Child’s Teacher

Teachers use a lot of candy for rewards, teaching purposes, etc. They are always happy with candy donations so send some their way! 

›› Donate to a Cause 

There are many causes you can donate candy such as women’s shelters or Operation Christmas Child. Kids who are in a shelter would love receiving candy since they more than likely did not get to participate in trick-or-treating themselves. Operation Christmas Child allows hard candy to be send within the shoeboxes to those children in need. 

›› Save for Birthdays and Holidays 

Does your child have a birthday coming up? Use extra candy in their goodie bags or use in a piñata! You can also use as stocking stuffers and in holiday gift baskets for teachers, co-workers, hairstylists, etc. Put away to use for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter basket and egg hunts. 

›› Use for Educational Purposes

Who said you must eat the candy? Spend time with your kids using candy for math and science experiments. Pinterest has tons of fun ways to utilize leftover candy for all ages. 

›› Donate to Halloween Buyback Programs 

Believe it or not, this program allows dentists to “buy” candy from your children in exchange for a new toothbrush, stickers, etc. They will then donate the candy to Operation Gratitude, who sends packages to troops who are deployed overseas. 

›› Get Crafty! 

The ideas are endless! Make a candy wreath, or place candy in a mason jar as a decorative piece. 

›› Rewards

Use candy as a reward. It might be for potty training, homework, positive behavior, etc. 

›› Keep for Family Members & Guests 

Having a jar of candy at home for family members and guests is nice to have on-hand for those nights when a piece of chocolate just sounds good, or to offer to guests to munch on during their visit.