16 Festive Candy Cane Recipes For Kids of All Ages

If candy canes are filling your house this holiday season and you're looking for something to do other than dipping them into hot chocolate (though we're advocates of that as well . . . ), you've come to the right place. These 16 minty-sweet recipes are sure to delight kiddies and adults alike this Christmas. From decadent pancakes to homemade marshmallows, there's a concoction for every fan of the peppermint candy.

Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops

Candy Cane Marshmallow Pops

Liv Life's candy cane marshmallow pops are easy to make and perfectly kid sized.

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Peppermint Crunch Brownie Bites

Peppermint Crunch Brownie Bites

Two Peas and Their Pod's peppermint crunch brownie bites are mini sized for kids, but parents might be tempted to take more than one. These things are addictive!

Nutella Christmas S'Mores

Nutella Christmas S'Mores

Pint-Sized Treasures' Nutella Christmas S'Mores are made with store-bought ingredients, chocolate chip cookies, Nutella, marshmallows, crushed candy canes, and Hershey's Kisses.

Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Bars

Candy Cane Sugar Cookie Bars

Heather Christo's candy cane sugar cookie bars will melt in your mouth with a buttery, sugary cookie layer covered in peppermint frosting and crispy candy cane crumbs.

Peppermint Crunch Cookie Dough Ball

Peppermint Crunch Cookie Dough Ball

Picky Palate's peppermint crunch cookie dough ball is the perfect party addition. Guests can dip cookies and candies into the ball for some serious sweet tidings.

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Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cake

Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cake

Shugary Sweets' chocolate peppermint cheesecake cake is flavor overload in the most festive way possible with layers of chocolate cake, peppermint cheesecake, and frosting.

Slow Cooker White Hot Chocolate

Slow Cooker White Hot Chocolate

Topped with snowman marshmallows and crushed peppermint candies, Following In My Shoes' slow cooker white hot chocolate is perfect after a long day of playing in the snow.

Christmas Pancakes With Candy Cane Chocolate Syrup

Christmas Pancakes With Candy Cane Chocolate Syrup

What little one wouldn't love to wake up on Christmas morning to Christmas pancakes in peppermint red and white with candy cane chocolate syrup?

Candy Cane Christmas Trees

Candy Cane Christmas Trees

Bakerella's candy cane Christmas tree cupcakes look like they just popped out of a Winter wonderland.

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Chocolate Chip Nutella Candy Cane Cookies

Chocolate Chip Nutella Candy Cane Cookies

Oh Joy's decadent chocolate chip Nutella candy cane cookies combine oh so many of our favorite things!

Candy Cane Marshmallows

Candy Cane Marshmallows

Candy cane marshmallows take a little extra effort, but the results are simply magical.

Gingerbread Eggnog Delights

Gingerbread Eggnog Delights

Veggie Kids' recipe for gingerbread eggnog delights merges two classic seasonal flavors into a sweet cookie sandwich treat.

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Peppermint Bark

Peppermint Bark

The Little Red House's peppermint bark is a three-ingredient chocolate candy that's perfect for gifting to family and friends.

Candy Cane Kisses Sponge Cake

Candy Cane Kisses Sponge Cake

A 20-minute recipe for candy cane kisses sponge cake is one that even the busiest mom can manage to find time for.

Chocolate-Dipped Candy Cane Grahams

Chocolate-Dipped Candy Cane Grahams

These chocolate-dipped candy cane grahams from Recipe Boy are an easy way to create a special seasonal treat.

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Holiday Rice Krispie Treats

Holiday Rice Krispie Treats

An old favorite gets a new twist for the holidays with Table For Two's recipe for candy-cane-covered holiday Rice Krispie treats.