Sweeten your holiday leftovers with gourmet candies

Cheer up your holiday dessert leftovers with creative recipes using some of the treats found in your favorite gourmet gift baskets from Hickory Farms. You can easily mix and match specialty foods into tasty and unique desserts that you and your family will enjoy for days after the holidays.

Tasty ways to revitalize holiday dessert recipes
Don't let your favorite holiday desserts go to waste after your parties have ended. Try the following recipe ideas to make sweets from food gift baskets:

* Top a bowl of ice cream with peppermint cookies for a crunchy addition to a smooth and creamy treat.

* Slide ice pop sticks into pieces of fudge and put in the freezer for a cold treat that's easy to eat.

* Layer a hot fudge sundae with an assortment of fudge candies, ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream and a cherry on top.

* Break peanut brittle into bite-size pieces and mix with a homemade trail mix complete with dried fruits and gourmet nuts.

Whip up holiday leftover recipes
Take these simple ideas and combine them with your own recipes to make delicious dessert dishes that will disappear within days. Get creative and start mixing and matching the holiday treats found in your gourmet gift baskets to create unique and tasty dishes that everyone will enjoy.