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Don't toss out that candy! LUKE JONES / CC BY 2.0

Americans are expected to spend more than $2 billion this year on Halloween candy. Odds are, you or your kids will have candy lingering long after Oct. 31.

You could give your leftover sweets to friends and co-workers, or you can give new life to your stash with these treats:

1. Candy corn biscotti : How about this twist on a traditional Italian recipe? [ Get the recipe ]

2. Milky Way Brownies : They're rich, dense and scream "Eat me!" [ Get the recipe ]

3. Chewy Butterfinger cookies : These goodies are easy to make and oozing with Butterfinger-y goodness. [ Get the recipe ]

4. Jolly Rancher suckers : Bet you can eat just one of these colorful treats. [ Get the recipe ]

5. Fried Mars bat with ice cream : Because why shouldn't you deep fry a candy bar? [ Get the recipe ]

6. Kit Kat-filled angel food cake : There's nothing angelic about this sinfully delicious dish. [ Get the recipe ]

7. Frozen Snickers pie : The cool factor is in full effect with this no-bake dessert. [ Get the recipe ]

For more ideas about gifts, decorating, where to eat and what to do, check out our complete   Atlanta Holiday Guide.

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