Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Halloween Candy Pizza

Tasty Tuesday
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It's election day. Decisions, decisions, decisions.

Actually most of the ballot was a no-brainer. When you vote by Catholic principles, the fuzz of extraneous issues is wiped away and the most fundamental principle of civilized society reveals itself in bold black and white: does this person support murdering the nation's most vulnerable citizens, or does he protect innocent life? If he can't get the most foundational idea right, why would I trust him with the others?

Something I've been having more trouble with, however is... what to do with the Halloween candy? Should I get it all out of the house? Do I hide it and bring out a few pieces every Sunday? Do I leave it out in the open and come up with reasons to walk past the counter (I know I left something on the other side of the room... I'd better go inspect)? Or do I celebrate All Souls day by concocting a whole new sugary substance?

I saw this recipe a long time ago and have been looking for excuses to make it. I think today is as good a day as any to celebrate! Happy Feast of All Souls!

All Souls Day, by Rubens

Halloween Candy Pizza
Idea from French Knots

The basic idea is to make a chocolate chip cookie dough crust, bake 15-17 minutes at 375°. Then, spread the warm cookie with 1 cup melted chocolate chips, mixed with 1/2 cup peanut butter. Top it with a mix of all of your chocolate Halloween candy, chopped.

Repeat on Easter, with Easter candy. Repeat on St. Valentine's Day with Valentine's candy. Repeat on Election Day with Halloween candy. Repeat on birthday with birthday candy. Repeat... well... you get the idea. It's just a fun use of candy.

What are you making? (By the way, thank you to everyone who participates in this meme! I really enjoy your recipes and stories, and have made several of them.)

2 comments:

  1. I posted a mocktail recipe today and when I saw your recipe I figured I'd share the link to mine. Hope you enjoy and thanks for the sweet treat idea!

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  2. Sorry I'm a bit late - I was at a Cooking Festival yesterday! I LOVE your Hallowe'en candy pizza - what a great way to use up leftover bits of candy. And you are right, you could do it for any holiday - Yum! Thank you for hosting :)

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