Did you know the day after Christmas is
National Candy Cane Day? But don’t wait until December 26, celebrate this
iconic holiday treat all month! In this throwback tip from 2013, we’ve shared five
creative and easy ways (plus a couple new ideas) to incorporate candy canes into
your product mix and presentation for the holidays.
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| Photo and tutorial courtesy of amenphotography.com |
Candy Cane Tree
Forty-four boxes
of candy canes were used to make this impressive candy cane tree! Make an
impact in your holiday window display or size it down for an eye-catching
centerpiece for a tabletop display. Click here to view a
step-by-step tutorial.
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| Photo and recipe courtesy of inspiredreamer.com |
Candy Cane Sweetheart Pops
With
a box of mini candy canes, a lollipop stick and a bit of added heat, mould
candy canes into hearts to frame your favorite holiday bark or dark chocolate.
Plus, with the right color ribbon, this could easily double as a Valentine
treat and a good way to use up leftover candy canes. Click here to view recipe.
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| Photo courtesy of marthastewart.com |
Candy Cane Marshmallow
Sold separately or aside your own
blend of hot cocoa mix, these festive peppermint marshmallows would add a pop
of color to your shelf when packaged in clear candy bags. Click here to view recipe.
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| Photo courtesy of bystephanielynn.com |
Candy Cane Rudolph
Embellish these antlered
treats with white jelly beans and black sugar pearls for eyes and red Skittles
for Rudolph’s signature red nose.
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| Photo and recipe courtesy of cookingclassy.com |
Candy
Cane Bark Popcorn
Save the plain
popcorn for decorating the Christmas tree! Give out samples of candy-sweet
popcorn bark to your guests and watch it pop
off the shelf! Click here for more details.
If you have creative candy cane ideas to share, leave us a
comment below!
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