3 Delectable Ways to Use Up Leftover Candy Canes
If Santa left a sleigh full of candy canes at your house this year and you're wondering what to do with them all, we've got three easy peppermint-flavored recipes that are guaranteed to please.
Pink Peppermint Cocktail
This pink peppermint cocktail is as pretty as it is tasty. And it's definitely a crowd-pleaser.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Pink Peppermint Cocktail: Ingredients
To make this creamy concoction, you'll need vodka, crushed peppermint, brandy and half and half.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Pink Peppermint Cocktail: Shake + Strain
Combine your ingredients, then stir until blended. Strain over ice.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Pink Peppermint Cocktail: Garnish + Serve
Simply garnish with a few sprigs of fresh mint and a soft peppermint stick. Get the recipe.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Peppermint Ginger Cookie
Great as a gift and oh-so-delicious, this delectable treat is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Peppermint Ginger Cookie: Ingredients
To make these tasty treats, you'll need store-bought ginger cookie dough, peppermint candy, white chocolate chips and vegetable oil.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Peppermint Ginger Cookie: Bake + Dip
Keep this one easy and bake store-bought cookie dough. Then, combine your chocolate chips with vegetable oil and melt in the microwave. Once the chocolate is melted, dip each cookie into the mixture halfway, coating it on both sides.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
Peppermint Ginger Cookie: Garnish + Eat
While the chocolate is still warm, sprinkle crushed peppermint onto the top of each cookie. Gift to friends or hoard for yourself. (This is a no-judgement zone!) Get the recipe.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn
This recipe is so simple, you'll be whipping it up for every holiday event. Get ready for a delightfully-sweet treat.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn: Ingredients
For this party-perfect treat, you'll need popped popcorn, peppermint candy, white chocolate chips and salt.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn: Mix It Up
Heat the chocolate chips until melted. Add the peppermint, and stir until incorporated. Pour the popcorn into a large bowl, add salt, then shake the bowl to distribute evenly. Pour in the melted chocolate-peppermint mixture across the top of the popcorn and mix well. Add most of the remaining peppermint into the bowl and continue mixing.
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Brian Patrick Flynn
White Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn: Garnish + Serve
Once fully coated, spoon out popcorn into serving-size bowls to keep the presentation elegant. Add a bit of crushed peppermint to the top of each serving as a garnish. Set a timer to see how long this lasts in a crowd. Get the recipe.
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Brian Patrick Flynn

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