16 of the Best Candy Cane Dessert Recipes to Sweeten Your Holidays
Candy canes aren’t just for decorating the tree. They’re a festive ingredient that adds a burst of holiday cheer to recipes. This collection of candy cane recipes highlights creative ways to incorporate their minty sweetness into your treats. These ideas are as fun to make as they are to enjoy.
Peppermint Chocolate Bundt Cake
Peppermint Chocolate bundt cake is the best holiday cake! Its moist, sweet, and rich with the perfect blend of chocolate and peppermint throughout and topped with crunchy candy cane pieces!
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Easy Peppermint Fudge
This quick and easy peppermint fudge is made in the microwave and makes a delicious holiday treat.
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Peppermint Patties Recipe
This homemade peppermint patties recipe is super fun and festive for the holidays and year-round. Perfectly sweet and minty!
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Peppermint Pie
This Peppermint Pie (also called a Candy Cane Pie) will get everyone in the holiday mood! It is no-bake and one of the easiest recipes ever!
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Candy Cane Cookies
These delicious candy cane cookies are soft, peppermint flavored & make the perfect Christmas treat. The adorable recipe is a must-try!
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Candy Cane Christmas S’mores Dip
A Candy Cane Christmas S’mores Dip made with only 3 ingredients in under 10 minutes! Kids and adults will devour this at Christmas time!
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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!
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Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies
Chocolate peppermint cookies topped with candy cane kisses are simple to make and will become a new, delicious tradition for your family.
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Christmas Candy Cane Bark
This Christmas Candy Cane Bark with it’s pretty red and green swirls and topped with crushed pistachios and cranberries is a very festive bark for the holidays.
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Candy Cane Dip
Candy Cane Dip is an easy no-bake Christmas dessert made with cream cheese, marshmallow fluff and candy canes. Perfect for holiday parties!
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Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Not only are these peppermint mocha cookies as pretty as a picture, but they also taste phenomenal, and they’re incredibly simple to make.
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Candy Cane Cookies
Classic sugar cookie dough with a hint of peppermint is twisted into festive Candy Cane cookies to make a perfect holiday treat!
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Chocolate Peppermint Donut Holes
Hand-held and delicious these Chocolate Peppermint Donut Holes are a quick, easy and tasty holiday breakfast or dessert recipe.
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Candy Cane Reindeer Pops
Get ready for a simple treat: No Bake Candy Cane reindeer pops! It’s a super fun craft that kids can enjoy with a little supervision.
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Candy Cane Jello Shots
Candy Cane Jello Shots are always a hit for the holiday season! Made in 5 minutes with minimal ingredients, these boozy bites are festively flavored for Christmas.
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Hot Chocolate Cupcakes
These hot chocolate cupcakes are incredibly easy to make (especially since you’re using boxed cake mix) and they offer magical festive vibes.
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