If you and your family are mega candy lovers, maybe you can’t even imagine what it’s like to have any Easter candy left when the holiday’s over. But for those of us who somehow manage to have uneaten treats on hand, here are some fun and easy ideas that will help you use up, store, save, or give away those excess Peeps, jelly beans, chocolate eggs, and Easter bunnies.
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The only thing that tastes better than Easter candy are desserts made with leftover Easter candy. Keep reading for some fabulous recipe ideas.
5. Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who needs chips when you’ve got chocolate easter eggs and bunnies? Chop up your leftovers and substitute for the chocolate in this recipe.
Find the recipe on Mom.com
6. Peeps S’mores
These yummy, gooey and colorful Peeps s’mores are the ultimate sweet treat.
Find the recipe on Brit + Co
7. Easter Candy Cookies
You won’t be able to resist these decadent, delicious, gourmet-inspired cookies that use up both leftover Peeps AND all your excess chocolate candy!
Find the recipe on Salon
8. 4-Ingredient Leftover Easter Candy Mug Cake
Love mug cakes? Have leftover M&Ms or mini chocolate eggs? Here’s a perfect dessert for one!
Find the recipe on Kirbie’s Cravings
9. Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes
Satisfy your sweet tooth and your love for peanut butter with a cupcake that hides a mini-peanut-butter-cup center.
Find the recipe on Real Simple
10. Jellybean Bark
Jellybean lovers, here’s a quick and easy delight that blends the sweetness of white chocolate with the fruity pop of colorful jellybeans.
Find the recipe on All Recipes
11. Peeps-Infused Vodka
Peepstini, anyone? Indulge in an adult beverage like no other by making your own Peeps-flavored vodka.
Find the recipe on CaféMom
12. Leftover Easter Candy Freakshake
This over-the-top shake will use up every kind of Easter candy in your house and then some! Kiddos will love helping you create and eat this crazy fun concoction.
Find the recipe on Baking Mischief
