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These stuffed Halloween Candy Brownies are a unique way to repurpose your leftover candy! Just melt the candy down, freeze it into a square, and bake between 2 layers of brownie batter. They’re fudgy, chewy, chocolatey, and unexpectedly delicious.
Enjoy your brownies with a Halloween mocktail like my Witches Brew Mocktail or Spooky Ghost Mocktail.
I chop up all that leftover Halloween candy, melt it down, and freeze it into one big custom chocolate bar. Then it’s sandwiched between two layers of brownie batter and baked.That frozen candy melts and creates the most ridiculously fudgy, chocolatey center!
The best part? No one will have a clue you used leftover Halloween candy unless you spill the secret. They’ll think you’re some kind of brownie genius when really you just got creative with those forgotten trick-or-treat leftovers!
Leftover Halloween Candy Brownies Ingredients
How to Make Leftover Halloween Candy Brownies
1. Prepare the candy layer and brownie batter. Melt leftover Halloween candy over a double boiler, pour into a baking pan, and freeze until solid. Meanwhile, prepare brownie batter according to package instructions.
2. Assemble and bake. Layer half the brownie batter in the pan, add the frozen candy layer, then top with remaining batter. Bake until a toothpick test comes out with few moist crumbs, cool completely before cutting.
Find the complete recipe instructions with measurements below.
Storing and Freezing Information
These leftover Halloween Candy Brownies store so well! You’ll want to keep them in an airtight container or sealable bag to keep them from drying out. At room temperature they’re best within about 7 days, and 2 weeks if stored in the refrigerator.
You can also freeze these for up to 3 months and enjoy whenever you want. Again, you’ll want to keep them in an airtight container or sealable freezer bag. When you want to eat them, allow them to sit at room temperature until thawed or pop them in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.
Helpful Recipe Tips
Although this leftover Halloween Candy Brownies recipe is pretty straight forward, I do have a few simple tips to ensure your brownies come out perfectly fudgy and irresistable.
3. Choose chocolate candies with different textures. I recommend Snickers, Reese’s, Heath bars, mini Hershey’s milk chocolate bars, Milky Ways, and a variety of M&Ms (peanut, crunchy cookie, and plain).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
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Halloween Candy Brownies
EQUIPMENT
- double boiler - glass or metal
INGREDIENTS
- 1 18.3 ounce boxed brownie mix - like Duncan Hines
- 2 ½ cups Halloween candy - anything chocolate based – Snickers, Reese’s, Heath bars, mini Hershey’s milk chocolate bars, Milky Ways, or a variety of M&Ms (peanut, crunchy cookie, and plain).
INSTRUCTIONS
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with waxed paper and place in the freezer.
- Fill bottom pot of double boiler with 1 to 2 inches of water and bring to a boil.
- Roughly chop the leftover Halloween candy into small chunks and place in top bowl of the double boiler. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow the candy to melt down completely, stirring frequently.NOTE: You will have some texture from the non-chocolate parts of the candy that cannot melt down- nuts, cookie, wafer, etc.
- Pour the melted chocolate into cold baking pan. Place back in the freezer and freeze until solid (maximum of 30 minutes).
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 °F and center the oven rack. Prepare the brownie mix as specified on the back of the box and set aside.
- Remove the frozen candy layer from the baking pan and set aside. Prepare the same 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and a light coat of non-stick cooking spray.
- Spread half of the brownie batter into prepared baking pan. Carefully remove frozen candy layer from the waxed paper and place on top of the brownie batter (do not squish down, it should lightly rest). Top with remaining brownie batter.
- Bake leftover Halloween Candy Brownies for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick test comes out with few moist crumbs. Allow them to cool completely before cutting into 12 equal slices and enjoying.
RECIPE NOTES
STORING INFORMATION
- At room temperature, in an airtight container or sealable bag, for up to 7 days.
- In the refrigerator, in an airtight container or sealable bag, for up to 2 weeks.
- Frozen, in an airtight container or sealable bag, for up to 3 months. Sit at room temperature until thawed or microwave for 15 to 20 seconds.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
This is perfect! I was looking for something to repurpose my chocolates coz I really have a bunch of leftovers here (snickers and M&Ms to be exact). So, I followed your recipe and the result turned out greaat, I love the chewiness the most. Thank you for this 🙂
I generally don’t bake things, but boxed brownies and candy are a combo I was able to manage. My kids were generous enough to donate part of their stash to make this happen. They have no regrets!
These Halloween Candy Brownies were an absolute hit at our Halloween party. The kids definitely got a treat! So chewy and tasty! Thanks!
Genius use of all the extra Halloween candy. These fudgy brownies were quite irresistible. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
My kids loved making these brownies after Halloween. It’s a fun way to repurpose leftover candy