Leftover Halloween Candy Brownies: 1 Ultimate Treat
Transform your leftover Halloween candy into the ultimate post-Halloween treat with these decadent brownies. This recipe is perfect for families looking for a fun baking project to use up excess candy. You’ll mix your favorite chocolates and candies into a rich, fudgy brownie base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert/Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped chocolate (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)
- 1 1/2 cups chopped leftover Halloween candy (such as M&Ms, Snickers, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped chocolate and chopped Halloween candy.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra fudgy brownie, use a combination of different types of chocolate.
- Chop the candy into smaller pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the brownies.
- If your candy is very soft, you may want to freeze it for about 15 minutes before chopping to make it easier to handle.
- You can add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking for a sweet and salty contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: Approximately 250-300 (will vary based on candy used)
- Sugar: Approximately 30-40g (will vary based on candy used)
- Sodium: Approximately 100-150mg
- Fat: Approximately 15-20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 8-10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 7-10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 35-45g
- Fiber: Approximately 2-3g
- Protein: Approximately 3-4g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 50-60mg