Halloween Candy Ideas!

Halloween Candy Ideas!

Halloween is a time for spooky fun, costumes, and of course, candy! Trick-or-treaters of all ages look forward to filling their bags with their favorite sweets, and there are so many different options to choose from.

Short History of Halloweens

Halloween is a holiday celebrated on October 31st. It originated as a Celtic festival called Samhain, which marked the end of the summer harvest and the beginning of the winter. The Celts believed that on this night, the veil between the living and the dead was thin, so they would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off evil spirits.

Over time, Samhain evolved into Halloween, and many of the Celtic traditions were incorporated into the holiday. For example, trick-or-treating is thought to have originated from the Celtic practice of soul caking. Soul caking involved poor people going door-to-door asking for food and money in exchange for prayers for the dead.

Why Candy is given to kids?

There are a few different theories about why candy is given to kids on Halloween. One theory is that it is a way to appease the spirits of the dead. Another theory is that it is a way to reward trick-or-treaters for their bravery in facing their fears.

Whatever the reason, candy has become an essential part of Halloween. Kids of all ages love to trick-or-treat and collect as much candy as they can. And adults love to give candy to trick-or-treaters, and to enjoy some candy themselves!

What to do with Candy after Halloweens?

If you have a lot of leftover candy after Halloween, there are a few things you can do with it.

One option is to simply share it with friends and family. Another option is to donate it to a local food bank or homeless shelter.

You can also use leftover candy to make other treats. For example, you can melt chocolate candy and use it to dip pretzels or fruit. You can also use candy to make cookies, brownies, or other desserts.

Finally, you can also freeze leftover candy for later. Candy will keep for several months in the freezer, so you can enjoy it throughout the year.

Here are some Halloween candy ideas that are both spooky and delicious:

• Candy corn popcorn balls: These popcorn balls are made with candy corn and peanuts, and they're the perfect Halloween treat.
• Chocolate-covered pretzel turtles: These turtles are made with pretzels, chocolate, and caramel, and they're a delicious and spooky treat.
• Mummy pretzels: These pretzels are wrapped in white chocolate and decorated with candy eyes to look like mummies.
• Pumpkin truffles: These truffles are made with chocolate and pumpkin puree, and they're a delicious and festive treat.
• Ghostly rice krispie treats: These rice krispie treats are made with marshmallows, green food coloring, and candy eyes to look like ghosts.

No matter what your favorite Halloween candy is, there's sure to be a treat that everyone can enjoy. So get creative and have fun with your Halloween candy this year!