I always end up buying too many candy canes. I eat my fill of them through the holidays, but somehow there are always still an handful of them floating around the house come spring. If you are looking for a creative and delicious way to use up your extras, Carolyn from Carolyn’s Homework has a sweet suggestion: turn them into minty sugar cubes! The pretty pink color is perfect for Valentine’s Day (which will be here before you know it!) and they’re a fun and fancy way to add a little flavor to your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. (Tea party, anyone?) [how to turn leftover candy canes into minty sugar cubes]
Project estimate:
- Candy canes, on hand
- Food processor, on hand
- Sugar, on hand
- Candy molds or ice cube trays, on hand or $1
Total: Free or $1
3 Comments
Sarah B
I love it!!
Taryn
Great idea! Growing up, my mom used to save our left over candy canes in the back of the pantry. Then, come summer time, she would unwrap them, toss them in a plastic bag, and crush them up with a rolling pin. Then, we would add the crushed up candy canes to vanilla ice cream for our family’s annual clam bake. Of course, you can enjoy peppermint stick ice cream any time of the year, but it’s a summer tradition in our family!