What to do with all that leftover Halloween candy

Because you totally have some left, right?

Whether you bought too much and are now left with unopened bags of candy or you're one of those parents that likes to split up their kid's haul and take some for yourself save some for later, you may have some leftover candy from Halloween. Here are some ideas on what exactly to do with all of the leftover treats, besides devouring, of course:1. Make another delicious treat out of itThere are so many incredible recipes you can make with leftover Halloween candy. From Reese's stuffed pie to "Trash Bark" there is so much delicious repurposing ahead. 2. Freeze it and save it for laterLike a modern day harvest for winter, save some candy for later and break out in case of (chocolate) emergencies. One mom we spoke to said she likes to add it to her kid's Christmas gifts as "new". Hey, what they don't know won't hurt them. 3. Donate it There are multiple organizations that will accept unopened candy. 4. Add it to giftsWith the holidays right around the corner, a few fun-size bars of chocolate are the perfect addition to any gift. You may have gotten someone you hardly know for your office's Secret Santa and purchased a safe, generic candle or soap, but add chocolate and Susan-from-accounting will be thrilled.5. Bring it into the officeYour coworkers will love and hate you for this one. Yes, they may moan that you're the reason their diet is hard to stick to, but you can't complain with a mouth full of nougat. 6. There is no leftover candyYou may be thinking "What leftover candy?" and we couldn't agree more.

Unless you're one of the most heavily trafficked houses on the block, you probably have a decent amount of extra Halloween candy just sitting there begging to be eaten. Rather than give in to temptation, here are some great ideas for how to repurpose the leftover treats!

Donate it to charity

There are multiple organizations that will accept unopened candy. There are at least two programs where you can donate your candy to troops serving abroad: Treats for Troops and Operation Gratitude.

You can also contact local charities and food banks to see if they accept unopened candy as well.

Be sure to read each organization's guidelines in terms of donation.

Use it to make another delicious treat

There are so many incredible recipes you can make with leftover Halloween candy. From Reese's stuffed pie to "Trash Bark," why eat a lame old candy bar when you can turn it into a delicious baked good? Check out the related video above for even more yummy ideas.

Freeze it and save it for later

Like a modern day harvest for winter, save some candy for later and break out in case of (chocolate) emergencies.

Add it to gifts

With the holidays right around the corner, a few fun-size bars of chocolate are the perfect addition to any gift. You may have gotten someone you hardly know for your office's Secret Santa, but add some bite-sized chocolates to any generic soap or candle gift and "Susan from accounting" will be thrilled!

Bring it into the office

Your coworkers will love and hate you for this one. Yes, they may moan that you're the reason their holiday season diet is hard to stick to, but you can't complain with a mouth full of nougat.

There is no leftover candy

Maybe you stopped to read this mid-candy binge. If the idea of leftover candy is just too impossible to imagine, just simply enjoy.

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