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Sunday, May 24, 2009

Candy Cane Ideas

Each year there are lots of extra candy canes floating around the house. Use them up with these creative ideas.

  • Use candy canes as stirring sticks for hot beverages.
  • Add crushed candy canes to vanilla frosting and make cookie sandwiches with purchased cookies or graham crackers.
  • Add crushed candy canes to Rice Krispy treats.
  • Melt some purchased white almond bark and add crushed candy cane pieces. Pour onto waxed paper and chill for instant Candy Cane Bark.
  • Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of iced cupcakes or on top of ice cream sundaes.
  • Layer ice cream and hot fudge sauce with crushed candy canes and top with whipped cream for a peppermint twist treat.
  • Dip the candy canes in chocolate coating.
  • Save the candy canes and use them for decorations next year, like hearts for Valentine's Day.
  • Then grab a candy cane to enjoy.
For the history and fun facts about candy canes, check out these sites.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/history/newsletter/christmas/cane.html
http://wilstar.net/xmas/xmassymb.htm

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