With store aisles brimming with Halloween candy, the temptation to rip into one of those colorfully wrapped sugary treats is at an all-time high. Why not treat yourself, and enjoy the sweets in a grown-up capacity? Give those bite-sized bars an easy and delicious upgrade by turning them into brownies, cookies, and cakes. We can’t guarantee the following Halloween candy baked goods will be any lower in sugar content, but they’re definitely high in fun.
Rum Pecan Candy Corn Blondies
Because sugar and corn syrup are not really flavor profiles anyone brags about anymore, we worked up this blondie recipe with a key ingredient: spiced rum. It elevates the recipe’s components into something brag-worthy indeed. Try it: you’ll like it. Also… a sugar high is likely to ensue. Put some Pink Floyd on the Sonos and let it wash over you.
Fudgy Peppermint Patty Brownies
This Halloween candy baked goods recipe is as simple as can be. The only trick is to pour only half the batter into the pan before adding chopped peppermint patties, and then covering them with the other half. Placing whole patties on top about 8 minutes before baking is complete gives just enough time for gentle melting and the gorgeous appearance of a bit of creamy mint.
Butterfinger Pecan Crumble Coffee Pastry
Here’s a treat to offer unexpected guests making an afternoon visit. Brew up some coffee. Assemble this little treat, perhaps by stealing a few mini-Butterfingers from your kid’s Halloween stash. However you source the ingredients, you will create a perfectly delicious autumn party in no time.
Halloween Candy Bark
The kids will have a spooky good time in the kitchen helping you create this ghoulish Halloween candy bark recipe.
Rum Buttermilk Butterfinger Cake
No matter your stance on Halloween candy, this Buttermilk Cake with Rum Buttermilk Frosting transcends any no-sugar illusions you might be harboring. It is delicious and homey, even as it tickles the taste buds in intriguing ways. Who knew that buttermilk and spice rum could combine in such a delightful way?
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