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Stuck with a box full of perfectly good candy canes and don't know what to do with them? No worries! These candy cane desserts are the best ways to use up extra candy canes and get a great dessert out of it. 1. Ornament Popcorn Balls These gooey-sweet treats are great for dressing up the tree with a little more than the classic popcorn string. And they're yummier and fun for the family, too. — Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri Get Recipe 2. Peppermint Meringues These melt-in-your-mouth cookies are super as a Christmas gift or to pass around when guests drop in. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois Get Recipe pinterest 3. Spearmint Thins No time to bake cookies from scratch? Create a tasty treat in little more than half an hour by doctoring butter-flavored crackers with vanilla chips and mint candies.—Kathleen Felton, Fairfax, Iowa Get Recipe pinterest 4. Crushed Peppermint Cheesecake We’re cheesecake fans. When we first tried peppermint Oreos, we knew they'd make an awesome crust. The minty cool crunch makes our favorite dessert even better. —Jeannie Burkhead, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota Get Recipe 5. Candy Cane Blossom Cookies We like to stir differently flavored candy canes into the dough for fun variety. —Joan Cossette, Colbert, Washington. Get Recipe 6. White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch This is my favorite confection to make for Christmas. Not only is it easy, it's delicious as well. I like to fill small bags with the crunchy candy to place in gift baskets.—Nancy Shelton, Boaz, Kentucky Get Recipe 7. Candy Cane Souffle I came up with this recipe by modifying one of my mom's gelatin-based desserts. The pretty pink sweet is a welcome sight on the table.—Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California Get Recipe 8. Candy Cane Hot Cocoa Mix We make batches of this minty, malted milk-flavored hot chocolate to give as gifts. Be prepared—friends will return the jars for refills! —Sara Tatham, Plymouth, New Hampshire Get Recipe 9. Chocolate-Dipped Candy Canes I couldn't resist combining my two loves—peppermint and chocolate—in this recipe. These are so easy, but if one breaks in the process, just pop it in your mouth. —Sandra Baumgarten, Vancouver, Washington Get Recipe 10. Candy Cane Shortbread Bars I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. It’s a hit wherever I take it. —Susan Ciuffreda, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Get Recipe 11. Candy Cane Punch Peppermint ice cream makes this creamy drink taste—and look—more like a dessert than a punch! I've mixed it many times for ladies' lunches and buffets. For a fun garnish, hang mini candy canes around the punch bowl and cups. —Neva Schnauber, Ft. Collins, Colorado Get Recipe pinterest 12. Chocolate-Peppermint Sandwich Cookies Chocolate and mint make a great holiday pair. Try them in this sandwich cookie with crushed candy canes on top. —Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, KY Get Recipe pinterest 13. Peppermint Kisses These are fun, refreshing and low in fat! —Lynn Bernstetter, Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Get Recipe pinterest 14. Candy Cane Chocolate Loaves Having lots of leftover candy canes after Christmas inspired me to combine them with a favorite chocolate bread recipe. —Shelly Platten, Amherst, Wisconsin Get Recipe pinterest 15. Candy Cane Fudge Everyone enjoys fudge, especially around the holidays, so I created this easy recipe. Store it in the refrigerator for a refreshingly cool treat.—Vicki VanValkenburg, Demorest, Georgia Get Recipe pinterest 16. Drizzled Peppermint Cookies My daughters made these super-simple cookies for their teachers and friends, and they were a big hit. —Carla Salard, Robeline, Louisiana Get Recipe 17. Chocolate Mint Delight Sweeten your seasonal menu in just 15 minutes with velvety chocolate pudding, crushed sandwich cookies, peppermint candies and a dollop of whipped cream. Yum! —Jean Ann Perkins, Newburyport, Maryland Get Recipe 18. Chocolate-Filled Cookies with Peppermint Frosting Baking is one of my favorite traditions around the holidays. These special cookies draw you in with candy-topped frosting and seal the deal with a chocolate center. —Deborah Puette, Lilburn, Georgia Get Recipe pinterest 19. Chocolate-Candy Cane Meringue Wreath These stunning meringues melt in your mouth. Set the minty masterpiece in the center of the table to accent your spread, then enjoy it for dessert later. —Nicole Tran, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Get Recipe pinterest 20. Mint-Chocolate Dipped Shortbread Cookies Festive buttery shortbreads are even better when dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy. —Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan Get Recipe pinterest Credits: tasteofhome.com Share this story on Facebook with your friends.