Introduction
Candy canes aren’t just for hanging on the tree — they’re the star of countless festive desserts! These 25 candy cane treats are fun, colorful, and perfect for kids to bake and decorate. From fudgy brownies to creamy cheesecakes, each recipe adds peppermint cheer to your holiday table.
1. Candy Cane Sugar Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Add dry ingredients; stir until smooth.
- Fold in candy canes.
- Roll into balls, place on sheet, and bake 8–10 minutes.
How to Serve It:
Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle more candy cane dust.
2. Peppermint Bark Brownies
Ingredients:
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ½ cup flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Melt butter, add sugar and eggs.
- Stir in cocoa, flour, and salt.
- Pour into an 8×8 pan, bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate, spread over cooled brownies, top with candy canes.
3. Candy Cane Cheesecake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Mix crumbs and butter; press into pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in extract and candy canes.
- Bake at 325°F for 55 minutes.
- Chill for 4 hours before serving.
4. Peppermint Fudge
Ingredients:
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Melt chocolate and condensed milk together.
- Stir in extract.
- Pour into a lined pan, sprinkle candy canes.
- Chill 2 hours, slice into squares.
5. Candy Cane Cupcakes
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- Red food coloring
Instructions:
- Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and extract.
- Mix in dry ingredients.
- Divide batter, tint half red, swirl in liners.
- Bake 18–20 minutes at 350°F.
- Cool and frost with vanilla buttercream.
6. Candy Cane Milkshake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 tbsp crushed candy canes
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream.
7. Candy Cane Bark
Ingredients:
- 12 oz white chocolate
- 6 oz dark chocolate
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Melt dark chocolate, spread thin. Chill 10 minutes.
- Spread white chocolate on top, sprinkle candy canes.
- Chill until firm, then break into pieces.
8. Peppermint Hot Cocoa Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Instructions:
- Mix dry ingredients.
- Add eggs, milk, extract.
- Bake at 350°F for 30–35 minutes.
- Top with chocolate ganache and peppermint.
9. Candy Cane Ice Cream
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup milk
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Mix cream, milk, sugar, and extract.
- Chill, churn, then fold in candy canes.
- Freeze for 2 hours.
10. Chocolate Peppermint Truffles
Ingredients:
- 8 oz chocolate
- ½ cup cream
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Pour hot cream over chocolate.
- Stir smooth, chill 2 hours.
- Roll into balls and coat in candy canes.
11. Candy Cane Fudge Bars
Ingredients:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 can condensed milk
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Instructions:
- Melt half milk with dark chocolate; pour base.
- Melt rest with white chocolate and peppermint.
- Layer on top, sprinkle candy canes, chill firm.
12. Peppermint Meringues
Ingredients:
- 3 egg whites
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ tsp cream of tartar
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Instructions:
- Beat whites and cream of tartar.
- Gradually add sugar until glossy peaks.
- Pipe onto sheet, bake 1 hour at 225°F.
13. Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups flour
- 1 cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Cream butter and sugars, add eggs and extract.
- Stir in flour, chocolate, and candy canes.
- Bake 10–12 minutes at 350°F.
14. Peppermint Brownie Bites
Ingredients:
- 1 batch brownie mix
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Bake brownie mix in mini muffin tins for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool, top with frosting, and sprinkle candy canes.
15. Candy Cane Parfaits
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chocolate pudding
- 1 cup whipped cream
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
Layer pudding, whipped cream, and candy canes. Chill before serving.
16. Candy Cane Popcorn Crunch
Ingredients:
- 8 cups popped popcorn
- 8 oz white chocolate
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
Melt chocolate, pour over popcorn, toss, and let cool.
17. Candy Cane Fudge Cookies
Ingredients:
- 1 batch chocolate cookie dough
- ½ cup peppermint fudge filling
Instructions:
Scoop dough, fill center with fudge, bake 9 minutes at 350°F.
18. Candy Cane Oreo Truffles
Ingredients:
- 36 Oreo cookies
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup white chocolate
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Blend Oreos and cream cheese.
- Roll into balls, chill 30 minutes.
- Dip in melted chocolate, roll in peppermint.
19. Candy Cane Pie
Ingredients:
- 1 graham crust
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup whipped topping
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
Beat all ingredients, pour into crust, chill 3 hours.
20. Candy Cane Pretzel Rods
Ingredients:
- 12 pretzel rods
- 8 oz white chocolate
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
Dip pretzels in melted chocolate, roll in peppermint, set on parchment.
21. Candy Cane Ice Cream Sandwiches
Ingredients:
- 12 chocolate cookies
- 2 cups peppermint ice cream
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
Scoop ice cream between cookies, roll edges in peppermint, freeze.
22. Candy Cane Cake Pops
Ingredients:
- 1 baked cake, crumbled
- ½ cup frosting
- 1 cup white chocolate
- ¼ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Mix cake crumbs and frosting.
- Shape into balls, chill.
- Dip in chocolate, top with peppermint.
23. Peppermint White Hot Chocolate
Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
Instructions:
Warm milk and chocolate until smooth, stir in peppermint, top with cream.
24. Candy Cane Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 4 cups marshmallows
- 3 tbsp butter
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions:
- Melt butter and marshmallows.
- Stir in cereal and candy canes.
- Press into pan, cool, slice.
25. Candy Cane Frappe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup ice
- 2 tbsp chocolate syrup
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions:
Blend all until smooth, pour into glasses, top with whipped cream.
Conclusion
From frosty shakes to fudgy bars, these 25 candy cane desserts make every bite feel like Christmas morning. They’re easy to make, fun to decorate, and guaranteed to fill your kitchen with peppermint joy. Share them, gift them, and enjoy the sweetest part of the holiday season!
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