16 Crazy Recipes to Use Your Leftover Cereals & Candy

Leftover cereal and candy can pile up fast, but they are great for making quick treats and easy snacks. They add crunch, color, and sweetness without much effort. Instead of letting them sit in the pantry, you can turn them into something fun that feels new again.

These sixteen ideas show how simple it is to put those extras to work. Some recipes are light and easy. Others feel a little richer and more playful. All of them use basic steps and ingredients you probably already have. Each one gives you a fast way to make something worth finishing.

Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies (No Bake)

Peanut butter cornflake cookies have it all! They’re sweet, chewy, and crunchy no-bake cookies that can be made with just five ingredients in less than 20 minutes.

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Apple Cinnamon Toast Crunch Rice Krispies Squares

Rice krispies with apple and cinnamon flavor. — Photo credit: Cents For Cookery.

This fun treat takes a regular Rice Krispie square no-bake treat to the next level. With chewy dried apple pieces and little flavor bombs of mini cinnamon toast crunch cereal, these treats are bursting with flavor and texture.

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Fruity Pebbles Cookies

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This easy Fruity Pebbles Cookies Recipe is made with cereal, a box of cake mix, pudding mix, and a few other simple ingredients. These super soft, sweet treats are great for a school snack, a party dessert, or even breakfast!

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M&M Rice Krispie Treats

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This Mini M&M rice krispie treats recipe is always a hit! They’re the best rice krispie treats with M&Ms, plus lots of delicious rice krispie treats variations like chocolate M&M rice krispie treats, and Christmas rice krispie treats with M&Ms!

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Peanut Butter Cheerios Bars

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Peanut butter Cheerios bars are an easy, 3-ingredient recipe. This quick, no-bake recipe makes a great lunchbox treat or after-school snack!

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Fruity Pebbles Donuts

Transform your breakfast with homemade Fruity Pebbles Donuts! These baked treats feature cereal in the batter and as a topping, finished with vanilla strawberry glaze.

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Lucky Charm Cereal Bars

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Lucky Charm Cereal Bars are fun, festive treats kids love! Lucky Charm Cereal coated with a buttery marshmallow mixture that satisfies any sweet tooth craving!

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Chex Party Mix Recipe With M&Ms

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This party mix recipe uses Chex Mix with M&Ms and crunchy treats for the best snack to share with friends and family. It’s perfect for snacking, game days, tailgating, treat bags, or parties. Keep a jar of this on your counter for everyone to enjoy!
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Fruity Pebbles Rice Crispy Treats

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Fruity Pebbles Rice Crispy Treats are sweet and fruity with the gooey yumminess of the marshmallows! This no-bake dessert is easy to put together with the kiddos and takes just 10 minutes to make.

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Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn

This Cinnamon Toast Crunch Popcorn recipe is an amazing 3-ingredient snack! Cinnamon Toast Crunch popcorn with Cinnadust glaze!

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Cornflake Candy

Make this delicious Cornflake Candy for a simple no-bake sweet treat that is quick to make and uses just the one pan.

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Hershey’s Kiss Sugar Cookies

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Soft and chewy Hershey’s Kiss sugar cookies are a beloved holiday favorite that brings joy to any festive gathering. This delightful kiss cookie recipe skips the peanut butter, offering a fun and delicious twist that’s simple to make. The buttery sugar cookie base pairs perfectly with the rich chocolate kiss on top, creating a treat that’s not only easy to prepare but also irresistibly tasty, making it a must-bake for the season.

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Harvest Oatmeal Raisin Bran Muffins

Oatmeal Raisin Bran Muffins are moist oatmeal raisin bran muffins filled with good-for-you ingredients like cranberries, apples, and oats.

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Lucky Charms Bark

Whip up this no bake Lucky Charms Bark for St. Patrick’s or a rainbow themed party. This is an easy white chocolate bark recipe to try soon.

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Fruity Pebbles Donuts with Cake Mix

Fruity pebbles donuts. close up shot. — Photo credit: The Savory Cipolla.

Fruity Pebbles Donuts are fun to look at and delicious to eat. These baked cake mix donuts are easy to make and only require a handful of ingredients making them perfect for any occasion.

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