Best 4 Candy Cane Wands Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and festive treat to make this holiday season? Candy cane wands are the perfect solution! These easy-to-make wands are a fun and delicious way to celebrate the holidays. Made with just a few simple ingredients, they're the perfect treat to make with kids or to give as gifts. Plus, they look so magical, they're sure to put a smile on everyone's face.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CANDY CANE WANDS



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Do candy canes one better for the holidays! Dip them in chocolate and sprinkle with candies ready for tasty festivities.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips or white vanilla baking chips
2 teaspoons shortening
16 candy canes or peppermint sticks, about 6 inches long
Crushed hard peppermint candies, miniature chocolate chips, candy decorations, colored glitter sugars or coarse sugar crystals (decorating sugar), if desired

Steps:

  • Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with waxed paper. In 1-quart saucepan, heat 1/2 cup chocolate chips and the shortening over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.
  • Tip saucepan so chocolate runs to one side. Dip 1 candy cane at a time into chocolate, coating about half of each cane. Place on waxed paper in pan. Let stand about 2 minutes or until chocolate is partially dry.
  • Roll chocolate-dipped ends in candies. Place on waxed paper in pan. Let stand about 10 minutes or until chocolate is dry. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Wand, Sodium 5 mg

CANDY CANE DRINKS



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A holiday drink everyone seems to enjoy! I always am asked for the recipe!

Provided by mpskds

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 fluid ounces peppermint schnapps
16 fluid ounces white creme de cacao
2 quarts half-and-half
1 splash grenadine syrup
16 small candy canes

Steps:

  • Mix schnapps, creme de cacao, half-and-half, and grenadine together in a pitcher; refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Stir mixture before pouring into martini glasses to serve; garnish each glass with a candy cane.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 53.6 mg, Sugar 30.6 g

CANDY CANE COOKIES I



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Make one complete cookie at a time. If the dough of one color is shaped first, the little rolls become to dry to twist.

Provided by Dolores White

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter
½ cup shortening
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1 egg
1 ½ teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon red food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mix well the shortening and butter, sugar, egg, almond and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix flour and salt and add to shortening mixture. Divide dough in half.
  • Blend red food coloring into one half. Roll 1 teaspoon of the red dough and 1 teaspoon of the white dough on lightly floured board into 4 inch strips. Place strips side by side and press lightly together and twist like a rope. Curve top of rope down to look like the handle of a candy cane.
  • Bake 9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove while still warm. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup crushed peppermint stick candy and 1/2 cup sugar (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 254.8 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

CANDY CANE WANDS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 4

0.5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
16 units candy canes
1 units chocolate chips

Steps:

  • 1. Line jelly roll pan, 15 1/2x10 1/2x1 inch, with waxed paper. In 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips and the shortening over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted.
  • 2. Tip saucepan so chocolate runs to one side. Dip 1 candy cane at a time into chocolate, coating about half of each cane. Place on waxed paper in pan. Let stand about 2 minutes or until chocolate is partially dry.
  • 3. Roll chocolate-dipped ends in candies. Place on waxed paper in pan. Let stand about 10 minutes or until chocolate is dry. Store loosely covered at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate you use, the better your wands will taste. Look for chocolate that has a high cocoa content (70% or higher) and a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Temper your chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process of heating and cooling it in a specific way. This helps to stabilize the chocolate and make it less likely to bloom (develop a white, powdery coating). If you don't have time to temper your chocolate, you can use a candy coating instead.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Get creative with your toppings! You can use anything from sprinkles and nuts to crushed candy canes and edible glitter. The possibilities are endless.
  • Be patient: Making candy cane wands takes time and patience. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with messy, broken wands. Allow the chocolate to cool and harden completely before moving on to the next step.

Conclusion:

Candy cane wands are a fun and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're also a great way to use up leftover candy canes after the holidays. With a little time and effort, you can create beautiful and delicious candy cane wands that everyone will love.

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