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?

Have you ever tasted a cookie so delicious it’s outrageous? This recipe certainly fits the bill. It came my way courtesy of a friend’s aunt who’s been baking for over 50 years. Full of decadent ingredients like chocolate chips, peanut butter, and two kinds of sugar, they’re not health food, but would make a terrific holiday or special occasion treat.

To make Outrageous Cookies, you will need:

*  1 Cup butter, softened
*  1/3 Cup peanut butter
*  3/4 Cup brown sugar
*  3/4 cup granulated sugar
*  2 Large eggs
*  1 Tsp. vanilla
*  2 1/2 Cups flour
*  1 Tsp. baking soda
*  1/2 Tsp. salt
*  Package of chocolate chips, 12 oz.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, cream together the first six ingredients. Mix together the next three ingredients, then add to the creamed ingredients. Fully combine and stir in the chocolate chips. Roll into balls (1 1/2-in or so). Place on greased cookie sheets and bake for approximately 10 minutes.

Outrageous Cookies can be frozen if you have leftovers, and I find they make insanely good bases for homemade ice cream sandwiches.

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