29 Candy Cane Recipes to Add a Sweet Twist to Christmas

Candy canes are an iconic part of Christmas, whether they’re used to decorate the tree, included in homemade festive garlands and decorations or added to a mug of hot chocolate. There are also lots of different candy cane recipes to make with these peppermint-flavored candies, such as candy cane snowball cookies, brownies and chocolate bark recipes. You’re definitely going to make at least one of these tasty recipes this year!

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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Candy Cane Hearts

You can never go wrong with peppermint and chocolate! These candy cane hearts actually taste as good as they look. These fun little candy cane hearts are always enthusiastically welcomed at any gathering, and they’ll only take you about 15 minutes to make.
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Candy Cane Pie

You’ll love this No Bake Candy Cane Pie that’s made with cream cheese, real peppermint and crushed candy canes on an Oreo cookie crust. It’s the perfect peppermint pie recipe for the holiday season. This Candy Cane Pie recipe is so easy to make and delicious, you’ll wonder where it’s been all of your life. It’s the perfect holiday dessert that will get rave reviews from family and friends.
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White Candy Cane Layered Cake Recipe And Tips

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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Candy Cane Fudge

This Candy Cane Fudge is the ultimate holiday dessert, it’s minty, delicious, and just takes four ingredients and ten minutes to make. This Candy Cane Fudge is the ultimate holiday dessert, it’s creamy, minty, delicious, and just takes four ingredients and ten minutes to make! Oh, wait… did I mention that it is also no-bake.
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Candy Cane Hearts

Get into the holiday spirit with these adorable chocolate candy cane hearts. With just three ingredients they’re a cute and easy no bake Christmas dessert. These chocolate-filled candy canes are a delightfully whimsical addition to your Christmas menu. With only three ingredients they are a fun festive activity to do with the kids these holidays.
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Peppermint Pie

This no-bake Peppermint Pie is festive and easy to make. Candy Cane Pie has a light and creamy texture that’s brimming with peppermint flavor. Peppermint is to Christmas what Pumpkin is to Thanksgiving. Our Peppermint Pie is a holiday must-have that should be at the top of your holiday wish list. It is a little bit naughty but also nice.
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Candy Cane Cheesecake Bites

These Candy Cane Cheesecake Bites have a mini candy cane handle and a chocolate coating. Inside these little Christmas Cheesecake Bites is a peppermint crunch cheesecake layer and a thick, buttery graham cracker crust. These make a great little addition to any holiday dessert platter.
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Candy Cane Sugar Cookies

Perfectly pepperminty and sweet, these Candy Cane Sugar Cookies are made with real crushed candy canes and white chocolate glaze. No need to roll out cookies, just scoop into balls and bake. This recipe for candy cane sugar cookies is a basic drop sugar cookie recipe, meaning you don’t have to roll out the dough and cut it.
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Chocolate Peppermint Candy Cane Oreo Cookies

The best chocolate peppermint cookies. Double chocolate cookies with Trader Joe’s famous candy cane Joe Joe’s Oreo cookies. They are basically an OREO but better and made with a candy cane peppermint filling. People go crazy for these during the holidays.
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Candy Cane Brownies Recipe

These easy fudgy brownies are made with crushed candy canes to create sweet peppermint flavors that are perfect with chewy brownies rich in chocolate! Enjoy these candy cane brownies when you have a craving for both minty and sweet.
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Candy Cane Chocolate Bark

My festive Candy Cane Chocolate Bark is a great addition to your Christmas menu. The Bark is so simple to make and contains just two ingredients. You simply melt some chocolate, break up some candy canes and sprinkle them on the melted chocolate. You will have delicious homemade confectionery with so little effort.
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Candy Cane Brownies Recipe

These candy cane brownies are perfect for Christmas. They’re chocolatey, fudgy and deliciously flavoured with peppermint candy cane, scattered through the brownie itself and used to top of the dark chocolate ganache frosting.
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Candy Cane Pie

Candy Cane Pie is sweet, creamy, and full of peppermint flavor. This recipe is a perfect addition to your holiday baking list. Candy Cane Pie is very easy to make and perfect for any occasion. It uses store-bought crust, which helps with time management and the yummy peppermint flavor.
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Crushed Candy Cane Oatmeal Cookies

If you are looking for a new family favorite how about these crushed candy cane oatmeal cookies? These delightful treats combine the classic flavor of oatmeal cookies with a festive twist. The addition of crushed candy canes adds a burst of peppermint goodness that will surely get you in the holiday spirit.
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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

This homemade Peppermint Hot Chocolate recipe is made with 6 ingredients in 6 minutes! It has two kinds of chocolate so it’s ultra-rich and creamy and it’s flavored with candy canes instead of expensive extracts. Watch the video to learn how to make homemade candy cane hot chocolate.
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Oatmeal White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Oatmeal White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are full of holiday sweetness. These cookies mix together oats with white chocolate chips, peppermint M&Ms and crushed candy cane along with peppermint extract. Santa is going to love these cookies.
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Candy Cane Cheesecake Dip

Candy cane cheesecake dip is a simple, creamy, fluffy dessert that is ready to enjoy in minutes as it combines cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extract, vanilla, cool whip, and crushed candy canes to create the perfect quick dessert to serve at holiday parties or while snuggled up watching a holiday movie.
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Christmas Candy Cane Fudge

Candy Cane Fudge is a delightful Christmas treat that is easy to make. My peppermint fudge recipe is made with almond bark and features sweetened condensed milk, crushed peppermint candies, and a hint of vanilla.
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Candy Cane Raspberry Dessert Shots

Candy Cane Raspberry Dessert Shots topped with whipped cream are no bake, gluten free, creamy and easy to make with only 4 ingredients. This Candy Cane dessert is so pretty and delicious, it screams holidays all over it.
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Candy Cane Cookies

Candy Cane Cookies are a perfect treat for the Christmas season. These delicious, buttery sugar cookies are easy to make, and they look downright adorable on dessert tables and treat trays. Santa and the elves will love when you add this classic Christmas cookie recipe to your holiday baking lineup.
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Candy Cane Reindeer Pops

Candy cane reindeer are a super fun Christmas food craft to make with your kids! You can make them into a candy pop or you can skip the stick and lay them flat. Either way they are sure to be a hit during the holiday season. With just a few ingredients required, these reindeer candy canes would be perfect for a Christmas party on the dessert table or as a party favor. Also makes a cute classroom treat.
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Candy Cane Crème Brûlée

The custard is perfectly creamy, rich, and delicious, just like classic crème brûlée. Only, it’s better. Much better. The creamy base has delicate vanilla and peppermint flavors and a festive swirl of red and white. Then it’s topped with something more delicious than caramelized sugar. The crunchy topping is made of caramelized crushed candy canes.
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Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

These peppermint candy cane cookies are light, buttery, and full of peppermint flavor. The twisted candy cane cookies look so fun for Christmas parties and for cookie exchange trays to share with family and friends.
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Peppermint Candy Cane Bark

This easy to make Peppermint Candy Cane Bark recipe is a sweet and refreshing candy treat that only takes minutes to prepare. It’s perfect as a holiday stocking stuffer, great to give as a gift in jars and make for yourself as well.
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Candy Cane Snowball Cookies

A beloved holiday treat, these peppermint candy cane snowball cookies are a must-try! Sweet buttered shortbread cookies, crunchy pecans, minty peppermint, and hints of vanilla combine to form an unforgettable festive masterpiece. These candy cane snowballs will undoubtedly be a crowd-pleaser at all of your holiday parties.
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Candy Cane Sweet Rolls With Chocolate Chips

These Candy Cane Sweet Rolls are filled with candy cane infused pastry cream and chocolate chips all covered in a candy cane icing. I love to infuse milk and heavy cream with candy and these Candy Cane Sweet Rolls are perfect example of that.
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Candy Cane Brownies

Candy cane brownies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion, but especially during the holidays. They’re made with a fudgy brownie base and topped with a chocolate frosting and crushed candy canes. They’re also easy to make, even for beginners. The secret to these brownies is using a boxed brownie mix.
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Candy Cane Pie

Candy Cane Pie: A no bake Christmas dessert that’s incredible during the holiday season, made of an Oreo crust, heavy cream, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, homemade whipped cream, crushed candy canes, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and food coloring.
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