25 Festive and Creative Candy Cane Recipes

Candy canes make an appearance every Christmas but munching on this sweet snack isn’t the only way to enjoy these crunchy treats. The following candy cane recipes all feature them as an ingredient, so take a look and decide which of them you will want to try for yourself this Christmas. If you like the cooling taste of peppermint, you’ll love these simple yet yummy recipe ideas.

Peppermint Meringue Kiss Christmas Cookies

Chocolate dipped peppermint meringue kiss Christmas cookies look so elegant but they aren’t hard to make. If you are in the mood to make holiday meringue cookies, you can’t go wrong with these dipped meringue kisses. You will love the flavour combination of meringue, chocolate and candy cane.
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Creamy Chocolate Peppermint Cups

These Creamy Chocolate Peppermint Cups are dangerously delicious. They have a chocolatey outside and a creamy sweet peppermint filling in the middle.
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Peppermint Puppy Chow

Sweet, crunchy, addictive, and delicious, this Peppermint Puppy Chow is a great holiday gift. It is super easy to throw together and packages well for a cute presentation. Made from Chex Cereal, white chocolate, candy canes, and powdered sugar, it’s easily made in no time.
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Cream Cheese Dip For Christmas

Learn how to make the most delicious cream cheese dip recipe for the holidays!
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Chocolate Peppermint Cookie

These Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Stars are a festive cookie for the holidays! Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are an easy cutout cookie! The dough is wonderful to work with!
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Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with candy cane pieces and are the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit! They are quick and easy to make with no chilling and perfect for taking to a holiday cookie exchange.
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Chocolate Peppermint Brownies (Easy, Fudgy Recipe)

A festive brownie with cream cheese frosting and crushed candy cane. They have an intense chocolate flavor with the right amount of mint. And it’s one bowl, so that means a super easy recipe! They make great desserts and gifts for Christmas and Valentine’s Day.
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Peppermint Cheesecake Dip {Easy!}

Are you ready to learn how to make a simple peppermint cheesecake deep that will leave everyone wanting more? When I say that this dessert dip is easy, I am not joking!
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Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

If you’re looking for the best vegan Christmas cookies, look no further. These holiday treats are made with almond flour, vegan chocolate as well as peppermint flavored candy canes. Super easy to make in one bowl, refined sugar-free, easily GF and great for Christmas cookie exchange.
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Chocolate Peppermint Cake

This Chocolate Peppermint Cake is festive to look at (set it out on your buffet and await the oohs and aahs), feeds a crowd and tastes like the holidays.
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Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

These Chocolate Peppermint Brownies are seriously party-worthy! They will sell out at any bake sale and be the first to be gobbled up at a buffet. The classic combo of chocolate and peppermint simply shines in this recipe.
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Candy Cane Marshmallows

Now that candy cane season has arrived, these Chocolate Dipped Candy Cane Marshmallows are great for dipping in your hot chocolate or even to gift. Chocolate and peppermint are perfect together and taste AWESOME when dipped in your hot cocoa.
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White Candy Cane Layered Cake

This holiday season is the time to go big and bold with your desserts. Nothing satisfies those sweet tooth cravings like a white candy cane layered cake. Three layers of peppermint cake smothered with a sensational whipped topping make this cake a treat to slice up and serve or keep for yourself.
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Peppermint Mocha Bread Recipe

During the holiday season, there is nothing better than having some quick breads for Christmas ready to serve.Whether you need a snack for an afternoon tea, a breakfast, or a snack for after dinner, using candy canes is the flavour of the season. You will want to make this Peppermint Mocha Bread for those times.
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Mocha Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Mocha Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are as easy as the chocolate chip cookies you have always loved, but are fancy enough for gift giving.
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs are a unique way to enjoy your favorite hot chocolate recipe, especially during the holiday season. This homemade sweet treat includes mini marshmallows, bits of peppermint, hot chocolate mix all wrapped up in a peppermint candy shell.
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Hot Cocoa Cake Mix Cookies With Candy Cane

This easy cookie recipe for Hot Cocoa Cake Mix Cookies with Candy Cane and Marshmallow, is sure to become a quick family favorite! This is one of my favorite cookie recipes at Christmas time and I am excited to share it with you!
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Peppermint Cheesecake

Peppermint Cheesecake will turn your holiday dessert table into a winter wonderland. Infused with crushed candy canes and a kiss of peppermint extract, the creamy cheesecake filling is complimented by an Oreo cookie crust and a pretty-in-pink ganache.
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Peppermint Ice Cream

This festive pink Peppermint Ice Cream is a Christmas time favourite, featuring a rich egg custard base flavoured with peppermint extract and flecks of crushed candy cane. The perfect dessert after a holiday meal!
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Candy Cane Popcorn

This recipe for Candy Cane Popcorn is a festive sweet treat featuring popcorn kernels coated with white chocolate and crushed peppermint candy cane.
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Peppermint Mocha Cookies

These amazing peppermint mocha cookies are fudgy, minty, & chocolatey. These to-die-for cookies are like a combination of a gooey brownie, a chewy cookie, and a decadent truffle all in one.
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Candy Cane Cream Cheese Danish

Enjoy a delicious holiday treat that sure to bring joy to your holiday celebrations. This Candy Cane Cream Cheese Danish is made with buttery, flaky crescent rolls, sweetened cream cheese and a delicious cherry pie filling.
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Gluten-Free Candy Cane Cookies

As a child, every year at Christmas time, my mom, sisters, and I baked Christmas cookies. There was lots of spoon-licking involved, back before we knew not to eat raw cookie dough.
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No Bake Candy Cane Cheesecake Jars

Ultra creamy and oh-so-delicious, these no bake candy cane cheesecake jars are the perfect festive treat to whip up for the family!
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Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Cookies

Peppered with real bits of candy cane and melted dark chocolate, these super soft, dark chocolate peppermint sugar cookies are the perfect canvas for all your holiday cookie decorating needs.
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