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.
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.
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.
How do you use up leftover candy?
With 4 boys, we never have leftovers. I;m lucky to get anything!
These are great ideas. The problem is we usually never have any left over chocolate in my house. LOL
I agree..great ideas but chocolate NEVER lasts at my house 🙂