Oh, honey, let me tell you, these candy cane desserts, they’re somethin’ else! Christmas time, you know, gotta have somethin’ sweet, right? And these treats, they just scream holidays, like a rooster in the mornin’. Ain’t nothin’ better than that minty crunch, especially when it’s cold outside and the ground is covered in snow.
Now, I ain’t no fancy baker, my hands are rough like an old tree bark, but even I can whip up some of these goodies. You just gotta have some candy canes, the red and white ones, you know? Smash ’em up good, like you’re mad at ’em. Then you can sprinkle ’em on just about anythin’.
I remember one time, I made these cookies, chocolate ones, dark like the night sky. And I stirred in some of them crushed up candy cane pieces. Lord, have mercy, those cookies were a hit! Everyone was askin’ for more, even old man Johnson, and he don’t usually like sweets, you know, prefers his corn whiskey. But that peppermint and chocolate, it’s a match made in heaven, I tell ya. Those are called Dark Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies, I think.
And then there’s that bark stuff, chocolate bark, they call it. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy, as they say. Just melt some chocolate, spread it out thin like a pancake, and then sprinkle them crushed candy canes all over it. Let it harden up, then break it into pieces. It’s like a party in your mouth, that’s what it is! That’s the Chocolate Peppermint Bark everyone is talking about, you know.
You can even put those candy cane pieces in your hot chocolate. Just stir ’em in, let ’em melt a little. Makes it all minty and festive, like a Christmas carol. My grandkids, they love it. They come over, and the first thing they ask is, “Grandma, you got any of that special hot chocolate?” Warms my heart, it does.
- Candy cane cookies
- Candy cane bark
- Candy cane hot chocolate
- Candy cane brownies
Now, I saw this one recipe, called it a “peppermint dip”. Said you gotta mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and some of those crushed candy canes. Then you dip stuff in it, like cookies or fruit. Sounds kinda fancy to me, but I reckon it’d be tasty. Maybe I’ll try it sometime, when I’m feelin’ adventurous.
Oh, and don’t forget the ice cream! You can sprinkle those candy cane pieces on top of any ice cream, vanilla, chocolate, whatever you like. Makes it extra special, you know? Like puttin’ a star on top of the Christmas tree. And my grandkids, they like to put the candy canes in the ice cream. It’s a good desserts, you know.
One time, I even tried puttin’ those candy pieces in a cake. A regular white cake, you know, nothin’ fancy. I just mixed ’em right into the batter. It was…interestin’. The candy canes kinda melted and made these little red and white streaks all through the cake. It looked kinda funny, but it tasted alright. A little crunchy, a little minty. We all had a good laugh about that one.
These candy cane desserts ain’t just for Christmas, though. You can have ’em any time you want a little somethin’ sweet and minty. Like a little pick-me-up, you know? They are good desserts. They are the best. I made them all the time when my kids were young. They are good.
So, if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ easy and tasty to make, you should try one of these candy cane things. Just remember to smash them candy canes up good. And don’t be afraid to experiment a little. You might just surprise yourself. Like me and that crazy cake I made. It was a good time, that’s for sure.
These candy cane desserts, they’re like a little bit of Christmas magic, you know? They bring folks together, make ’em smile. And ain’t that what the holidays are all about? Sharin’ good times and good food with the people you love. That’s what I think, anyway. You know, I am not young anymore. I have seen a lot. But these little things, they make me happy.
And when you put these desserts in your mouth, you will feel like you are in heaven. What a good thing! I hope you can make these desserts and send some to me. If you want, just kidding.
