Every year after Christmas is over, we always have a bunch of leftover candy canes. I love peppermint but I don’t really like just eating a candy cane so I never really know what to do with the remaining ones. I started looking up recipes, crafts and anything else I could use my candy canes for. I hope you can find something here that looks yummy or will inspire you. (Click on the name of the item to be taken to the site where the recipe/craft/idea came from)
Check out my 100 Christmas Crafts & Decorations post, too!
- Ornament Cupcakes from Slap Dash Mom
- DIY Christmas Topiary with Santa Hats from DIY Candy
- Candy Cane Cheesecake Dip from A Night Owl
- Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallows from Table For Two
- DIY Twine Candy Cane Ornament from A Night Owl
- Candy Cane Hearts from Glorious Treats
- Snowman Soup from Simply Kierste
- Peppermint Popcorn Crunch from Simply Kierste
- Chocolate Dipped Candy Canes from Simply Kierste
- Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Grahams from Recipe Boy
- Candy Cane Bark from Better Homes & Gardens
- Candy Cane S’mores from Roxana’s Home Baking
- Insane Candy Cane Cocoa from Better Homes & Gardens
- Candy Cane Thumbprint Cookies from Better Homes & Gardens
- Candy Cane Centerpiece from Ecopolitan Bride
- White Chocolate Candy Cane Truffles from Your Cup of Cake
- Candy Cane Vodka from Scary Mommy
- Candy Cane Mint Milanos from Hostess with the Mostess
- Candy Cane Biscotti from The Galley Gourmet
- Candy Cane White Coconut Hot Cocoa from Flour on My Face
- Candy Cane Macaroons from Annie’s Eats
- Candy Cane Covered Pretzels from The Cooking Photographer
- Candy Cane Reindeer Craft from Milk & Cuddles
- Peppermint Eggnog from The Farm Girl
- Candy Cane Sleighs from Thrifty Fun
- White Chocolate Covered Oreo Cookies from Cupcakes and Crab Legs
- Candy Cane Christmas Chair Decorations from Better Homes & Gardens
- Christmas Mantel Decorations from Hello Life
- Candy Cane Pie from Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts
- Candy Cane Crunch Milkshake from I Wash You Dry
slapdashmom says
Love these!! Candy canes are my FAV. Thanks for linking to my Ornament Cupcakes!
Kimberly @ A Night Owl says
Thanks for the DIY Twine Candy Cane Ornament feature! xo, Kimberly
aspectacledowl says
Thank you, Kimberly! Love your blog, fellow OWL 🙂
Barbara says
Love this round up! Thanks for featuring my Christmas Mantel decorations!
aspectacledowl says
Thank you, Barbara! You know I love all your stuff 🙂
Brooke says
I’m actually making a candy cane based gift for everyone for Christmas this year. Mason jars with lots of hot cocoa powder, a layer of crushed candy cane, then a layer of marshmallows. 🙂
aspectacledowl says
Oh yum, Brooke!
Arlene@FlourOnMyFace says
Thanks for including my Candy Cane White Coconut Hot Cocoa recipe!
aspectacledowl says
You are welcome! I love your site 🙂
kaitlin says
This is such a great list! We always have a TON of candy canes left over.
Cynthia Teer says
Never knew there were so many things to use peppermint for, Thnks
stealmagnolia deals says
I love the roses vase!
Amy Anderson says
Thank you so much for including DIY Candy! xo
Tara says
You’re so welcome, Amy! LOVE your site!