Turn your extra Halloween candy into a scrumptious dessert with this easy and indulgent Leftover Halloween Candy Brownies recipe. These fudgy and chocolatey brownies are loaded with a variety of colorful candy pieces, making them an irresistible treat for kids and adults alike. The combination of rich chocolate and gooey candy creates a deliciously sweet and chewy texture that will satisfy your sweet tooth. So, instead of letting your leftover Halloween candy go to waste, transform it into a delectable dessert with this simple recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup assorted Halloween candy, chopped into small pieces (such as M&M's, Snickers, Kit Kats, Reese's, etc.)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in the microwave until fully melted.
- In a separate large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped Halloween candy pieces into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the baking dish before cutting them into squares.
- Serve and enjoy!
