Crafty Christmas Leftover Recipes: Candy Cane

What to do with those bulk-sized packages of candy canes you purchased this year?

 Patch did some Internet digging for fun and foodie ways to cut down your supply.

While there are plenty of simple ideas out there, like chopping the canes into sprinkles or dipping them into your tea as a sweetener, we've compiled a list of craftier recipes. Perhaps you can turn these treat-making opportunities into more familial bonding time whilst the kids are still on break.

If all else fails, pair up the candy canes into hearts for Valentine's Day décor and call it a day. Here goes: 

1. Candy Cane Popcorn—Prep, cook time takes about an hour and requires about three ingredients.

2. Candy Cane Cocoa—Prep, cook time takes about 15 minutes and requires roughly four ingredients.

3. Candy Cane Martini—Prep time may vary, but roughly five ingredients are needed.

4. Candy Cane Fudge—Prep, cook time takes a little more than two hours and requires five to six ingredients. 

5.  Candy Cane Kisses (Another Valentine's idea?)—Prep, cook time may vary and requires roughly five ingredients.

6. No Bake Candy Cane Cheesecake Bites—Prep, cook time takes less than an hour and requires five ingredients.

7. Peppermint Whipped Cream—Prep, cook time takes less than 30 minutes and requires roughly two ingredients.

8. Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies— Prep, cook times and ingredients may vary.

9. Candy Cane Biscotti—Prep, cook time takes a little more than two hours and requires about 9 ingredients.