Fun to make – Twisting the dough into candy cane shapes is simple and creative. Festive look – The red and white swirls are perfect for holiday parties. Small and cute – Tiny cookies are ...

For this reason, your smashed candy canes will complement just about any chocolate recipe you have in mind. Making chocolate cupcakes? Swirl some peppermint bits into the batter or sprinkle them ...

For a more grown-up take on this cookie, eliminate the candy canes and the peppermint extract, and instead mix 2½ teaspoons espresso powder into the dry ingredients. makes: 2 (9-inch) cookies ...