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    Home » Recipes » Holiday » Halloween » Trick-or-Treat Ice Cream

    LAST UPDATED: July 9, 2018 • FIRST PUBLISHED: October 21, 2014 By Toni Dash 13 Comments

    Trick-or-Treat Ice Cream

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    Halloween Trick-or-Treat Ice Cream

    As much fun as Halloween is, I dread the candy. You know what I mean, it looks something like this:

    Halloween Trick-or-Treat Candy

    Though that would be a light load. Even after sorting for gluten, which goes to work with ‘Dad’, and tossing anything open, each of my Trick-or-Treaters ends up with a gallon plastic bag, packed with treats. I have one child who rations her candy like the world might end; hiding it and selectively taking a piece a day. My second, the younger, has taken to mass consumption usually finding himself ‘out’ within a week. This year he has braces so the pile may be less to begin with.

    I’ve always wanted to do something unique with the candy. I have friends who barter with their kids trading the sweets for a coveted object or even cash. Others would tell their tots when they were smaller that the Halloween fairy would come pick up the lion’s share of the candy a few days after Halloween…..and do what with it? Give it to the poor? Some dental offices will do trades with their patients but again what would be a good trade for the cache of well-earned candy booty, accumulated while often braving the elements? A new toothbrush? Some dental floss? It’s a tough negotiation.

    Halloween Trick-or-Treat Ice Cream bowl

    I decided this year to make a communal dessert from the candy:  Trick-or-Treat Ice Cream. I thought putting the most tempting of treats in the ice cream would not only make it delicious but would stop me from temptation of sneaking the mini Snickers bars. The Sweet Tarts? I can leave those alone.

    Halloween Trick-or-Treat Ice Cream pouring chocolate sauce

    This ice cream can be tailored to your favorites. I combined chopped up mini Snickers, Baby Ruth and Butterfinger candy bars along with some Reese’s Mini Peanut Buttercups and Mini Rolos. It’s packed full so not a bite passes without some candy! My objective was gluten-free but if that is not a requirement I think Kit Kats and Twix bars would be fantastic! Mix up your favorites and enjoy the aftermath of Halloween in a different form this year!

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    Halloween Trick-or-Treat Ice Cream

    Trick-or-Treat Ice Cream

    There are options for Halloween mini candy bars besides eating them for the following three months; make them into Trick-or-Treat Ice Cream. A great way to use up your favorite combinations in an unexpected way. And you don't have to wait for the Halloween bounty; make it any day!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
    Servings: 12 makes approximately 1 3/4 quarts of ice cream
    Calories: 403kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
    • ¾ cup granulated Sugar
    • 1 cup Whole Milk
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 king size package Mini Rolos (2.2 ounces)
    • 1 king size package Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (2.5 ounces)
    • 2 cups chopped mini Candy Bars (I used mini Snickers, mini Baby Ruth and mini Butterfinger bars)

    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the cream, sugar and milk. Stirring often, heat until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat.
    • Add the vanilla extract and place in the refrigerator to chill fully (at least 3 hours) or overnight.
    • Pour the chilled ice cream base into an ice cream maker. Process ice cream in an ice cream maker per the manufacturer’s instructions. To prepare the ice cream without a machine, click here.
    • While the ice cream is processing, combine all the candy into a large bowl and mix together.
    • Line the bottom of a large 3-4 quart freezer-safe container with some of the candy. Layer on 1/3-1/2 of the ice cream; repeat until all the ingredients are in the container.
    • With a large mixing spoon, fold the ingredients in together so the candy is well mixed into the soft ice cream. Seal and place in the freezer overnight.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 635IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. icecy says

      October 23, 2014 at 1:06 am

      5 stars
      This article is intersted and I must to follow it.

      Reply
    2. Danae @ Recipe Runner says

      October 22, 2014 at 4:26 pm

      Leftover Halloween candy is evil! However this idea of putting it in ice cream is brilliant, love it!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        October 22, 2014 at 4:36 pm

        Danae I agree! We hand out wrapped lollipops and glow bracelets to keep the post Halloween temptation at a minimum. This ice cream though….really should not be missed!

        Reply
    3. Angela |Mind Over Batter says

      October 22, 2014 at 4:11 pm

      First the bowls – Cute as heck!! Second – This ice cream situation!! I would pack it full of Snickers and kit Kats and peanut butter cups and… I have to stop here. It’s too dangerous to continue.

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        October 22, 2014 at 4:25 pm

        We clearly have the same taste in candy Angela! It’s a solution for the aftermath of Halloween Trick-or-Treating but doesn’t really get out of the candy! It is pretty delicious though I will confess!

        Reply
    4. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

      October 22, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Love this! May have to steal some of my kiddos candy after Halloween to make this 😉

      Reply
    5. heather @french press says

      October 22, 2014 at 8:55 am

      what a fun way to eat up that Halloween candy!

      Reply
    6. Nutmeg Nanny says

      October 22, 2014 at 6:34 am

      Love this use for all that leftover Halloween candy.

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        October 22, 2014 at 6:48 am

        Me too. Would be great to transform it into a healthy treat but I’m not that skilled!

        Reply
    7. Beth @ The First Year says

      October 22, 2014 at 5:47 am

      I love having recipes that use up that leftover halloween candy!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        October 22, 2014 at 6:47 am

        If only I could turn it all into a salad….

        Reply
    8. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

      October 21, 2014 at 7:33 pm

      loooove this way to use up candy! hip hip hooray for ice cream!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        October 22, 2014 at 6:48 am

        I agree Kayle! Everyday is a good day for ice cream!

        Reply

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