I’m resharing this post from a few years ago because it’s such a handy after-the-holidays idea if you happen to have leftover candy canes.
I always buy candy canes for the holidays but with all the delicious homemade treats and goodies the candy canes rarely get eaten. I usually end up throwing them away after Christmas.
I decided to put them to use and make peppermint sugar. Even better – peppermint sugar cubes. Delicious in a cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. A little post-holiday peppermint flavoring.
Here’s how to make peppermint sugar or peppermint sugar cubes.
Take about {6} candy canes and pulse them in your food processor until they are ground up. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and pulse until blended with the candy canes. Stop here if you just want peppermint sugar.
Since I was making sugar cubes, I removed the larger chunks of peppermint. Drizzle a teaspoon of water into the mixture and blend together. Add drops of water until the mixture is moist – too moist and the sugar will dissolve.
Press the moistened sugar into candy molds or small ice cube trays. Tip: I used wax paper to press the sugar into the mold since it’s so sticky. Let the cubes dry overnight and remove them from the molds.
I made a variety of shapes. The hearts would be fun for Valentines Day.
Add a cube to your favorite hot beverage and enjoy!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
WOW ! Love the idea :) Thank You-Denise
ReplyDeleteThis is CLEVER!... Love the reusing aspect of this! A little baggie of these would be a sweet little gift to give to a friend!... Thanks for sharing! xo!
ReplyDeleteMUITO CUTE,EU ADORAR.BOA SEMANA AMIGUINHA.BEIJO.VALÉRIA.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea - for sure trying this for my hot cocoa!!!
ReplyDeleteDanielle @ Busy Mom's Helper
Peppermint sugar is a great idea. I'm making sugar cookies today and it would make the perfect topping.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! Unfortunately I bought the cherry flavored candy canes...I'm wondering if they would be good sprinkled on sugar cookies. I bet the peppermint candy canes would also be good if you left them chunky and sprinkled them on brownies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant idea and great way to use up leftovers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a smart alternative to leftover candy canes! I've never had peppermint sugar before, but it's a probably delicious. Making your own sugar would definitely save money as well. They should teach you alternative ways to save money like this in financial management courses. I could definitely see myself adding peppermint cubes to my latte every morning.
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