Best 5 Easy Peppermint Candy Canes Recipes

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Peppermint candy canes are a delicious and festive holiday treat. They are also surprisingly easy to make at home. Whether you are looking for a fun activity to do with the kids or you are simply looking for a new and easy recipe, making peppermint candy canes is a great option. In this article, we will provide you with the best recipe for easy peppermint candy canes, as well as some tips and tricks to make sure your candy canes turn out perfect.

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HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT CANDY CANES



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Found at www.recipegoldmine.com No indication of how much the recipe makes or time involved, but once I try it out I'll edit this recipe here. Here's what it said on that page: Homemade Christmas Candy Canes Posted by BettyBoop at recipegoldmine.com 11/14/2001 11:07 am Received this recipe from my sister and wanted to share it with everyone. I plan on making them for Christmas. I don't know how many candy canes this recipe will make.

Provided by BizIntelligenceMonk

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon red food coloring
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • Combine the sugar, water, syrup and cream of tartar in a sauce pan and heat till the sugar has dissolved.
  • Divide mixture into 2 saucepans, bring to a boil (do not stir the mixtures in both pots) until the candy thermometer reads 280 degrees F.
  • Add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint into each pot and add the red food coloring into one pot, leaving the other pot plain.
  • Oil an enamel or marble surface or slab.
  • Place mixture from one pot and stretch it like taffy, pulling and forming the mixture into a rope.
  • Set aside and continue with other pot doing the same thing.
  • Take both red and white ropes and twist them around each other again and again.
  • Cut into desired sizes and form into candy cane shapes.
  • Oil the surface lightly again and place candy canes and allow them to harden.
  • Have fun making these!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255, Sodium 13.5, Carbohydrate 66.4, Sugar 55.7

CANDY CANE KISSED PEPPERMINT PATTIES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 12 sandwich cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

14 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons peppermint extract
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon light cream
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed candy canes

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Cream 10 tablespoons of the butter with the sugars in a medium bowl, and then beat in the vanilla and egg yolk. Add the flour and cocoa and beat until smooth. Transfer the dough to wax paper and roll into a 10-by-2-inch log. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Slice the dough into 1/4-inch rounds and flatten gently on a baking sheet. Bake 7 to 8 minutes, and then let cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cream the remaining 4 tablespoons butter with the confectioners' sugar, peppermint extract and 1 teaspoon of the cream until smooth. Spread about 2 teaspoons of peppermint cream each over half of the cookies and close with a plain baked cookie.
  • Melt the chocolate chips with the remaining cream in a small saucepan, adding more cream to make it smooth but not runny. Spread over half of the cookies and top with the candy canes while the chocolate is still wet.

EASY PEPPERMINT CANDY CANES



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Make and share this Easy Peppermint Candy Canes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 10-30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
3/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
3/4-1 teaspoon red food coloring

Steps:

  • Blend together corn syrup, sugar, water, and cream of tartar.
  • Stir, dissolving the sugar.
  • Without stirring, cook until the hard ball stage (265°F).
  • Remove from burner; add peppermint oil, blend well.
  • Divide into 2 porions.
  • In one half, add red coloring.
  • Pour over greased platters.
  • Let cool.
  • When cool enough to touch, pull each apart seperatly.
  • Form into ropes and twist red with white candy mixtures.
  • Cut into desired lengths and shapes.

PEPPERMINT CANDY CANE COOKIES



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Kids of all ages will want to pitch in when it comes time to roll the ropes of colored dough for these cute candy canes. Peppermint extract carries the flavor on through, so the cookies taste as good as they look.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 tube refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cookie dough, flour and extract until smooth. Divide dough in half; mix food coloring into one portion. , Shape 1 teaspoon of white dough into a 6-in. rope. Shape 1 teaspoon of red dough into a 6-in. rope. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie to form handle of cane. Repeat with remaining dough, placing cookies 2 in. apart on baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before carefully removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 30mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

PEPPERMINT CANDY CANES



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These sweet treats are a great last-minute gourmet addition to a homemade gift hamper and are fun to make with kids

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Treat

Time 1h

Yield Makes 40

Number Of Ingredients 4

few drops peppermint essence or extract
100g white regal icing
50g red regal icing
50g green regal icing

Steps:

  • Mix a few drops of peppermint into the white, red and green icing. Divide the white icing in 2 and wrap half in cling film along with the green icing.
  • Roll the remaining half of white icing into a long, thin sausage shape, then do the same with the red icing. Lay the 2 sausages next to each other, and twist together. Gently roll the twisted length with the palm of your hand until the 2 sausages are joined and smooth. Slice into 12cm lengths, then bend the end of each one to make a hook. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment, then spread out the candy canes. Repeat with the remaining white icing and green icing, then leave the canes to dry out for at least 24 hrs before packaging.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 18 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4.4 grams sugar

Tips:

  • To make sure the candy canes are evenly striped, use a spoon to carefully drizzle the white chocolate over the red chocolate.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the temperature of the sugar syrup by dropping a small amount into a cup of cold water. If the syrup forms a soft ball, it is ready.
  • To make the candy canes extra festive, you can add a little bit of peppermint extract or crushed candy canes to the sugar syrup.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a Ziploc bag with the corner cut off.
  • Let the candy canes dry completely before handling them.
  • Store the candy canes in an airtight container at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Peppermint candy canes are a classic holiday treat that are easy to make at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create delicious and festive candy canes that your friends and family will love. So put on your apron and get ready to spread some holiday cheer!

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