Over the next century, the curved candy sticks became a holiday tradition ... Then, at the turn of the 20th century, peppermint flavor was added to candy canes, likely because of its popularity.

like peppermint hot chocolate and candy cane cookies. But how did these mint-flavored red-and-white striped sticks of hard candy turn into an icon of Christmas? Unfortunately, there's no simple ...

These festive, rich peppermint brownies topped with crushed candy canes are from London’s cult ... chocolate (about 10 1/2 ounces) with the 2 sticks of butter. Set the bowl over a pot of ...

During the time, the choirmaster at the Cologne Cathedral in Germany gave young singers sugar sticks during ... created candy canes in 1871 using peppermint oil, cooking the mixture in copper ...

No matter how these cane-shaped peppermint sticks are eaten, the group said it's pleased they're still being enjoyed. "Candy canes are an iconic part of the season and a delight for anyone ...