10 Creative Uses for Leftover Purim Candy

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Almost two weeks have passed since Purim and there’s still a ton of candy hanging around my house (and probably yours too). Instead of throwing it away or—gasp!—passing up the clearance deals, I’ve found a few creative uses to provide treats throughout the year:

1. Freeze  –  Most candy, especially chocolate, freezes well, provided it’s wrapped securely.

2. Baking  –  Add to cakes, muffins, or brownies. This eliminates having to buy chocolate chips. Gummy type candy can be used as decoration.

3. Melt it  –  Use in sundaes, fudge, macaroons, ganache, or dipped strawberries.

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4. Snacks  –  I love to use leftover chocolate to make homemade trail mix.

5. Flavored drinks  –  Make custom chocolate mochas, vodka, martinis, or milkshakes.

6. Reward  –  Have a little one that needs encouragement to do chores or for potty training? A piece of candy is perfect.

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7. Craft  –  Both the candy and the wrappers can be used for crafting projects like mosaics.

8. Fondue  –  Take it all, melt it down, and call it a party. Pair with fruit, marshmallow, and cake slices for the ultimate dessert.

9. Save it  –  Buy in bulk and use for multiple holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries. Just remember to hide it well. I often buy extra candy at Purim to use for Passover.

10. Gift  –  Bring it to school, the office, or a food pantry. Nobody will turn it down.

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How do you use up leftover candy?

3 thoughts on “10 Creative Uses for Leftover Purim Candy

  1. Melissa Shirley

    These are great ideas. The problem is we usually never have any left over chocolate in my house. LOL

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