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candy cane

n.
A usually striped stick of peppermint candy with the top curved to resemble a walking cane.
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Noun1.candy cane - a hard candy in the shape of a rod (usually with stripes)candy cane - a hard candy in the shape of a rod (usually with stripes)
candy, confect - a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
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He wore a silk hat and carried a candy cane prettily striped with red and yellow.
Use the icing in the bottle to drizzle a line onto what will be the bottom side of two candy canes. Set them in place on a cookie so the hook ends and the bottom ends of the candy canes are just touching each other; this will create a heart shape.
Crush the candy canes into small pieces in a Ziploc bag using either a kitchen mallet or the bottom of a sturdy mug, then pour into a bowl.
"We'd recommend giving your pet some new toys instead, or pet-friendly versions of mince pies and candy canes."
Candy cane place card holders: Cut the shopping bag handles and use as ties to bind two candy canes together as place card holders.
I've looked everywhere to purchase traditional candy canes without success.
Just looking at a box of candy canes makes me want to put my tree up and watch Elf as he travels through the candy cane forest!
They are for the adult fundraising packs that are going out into pubs, clubs and businesses across the region with an assortment of Christmas goodies such as candy canes, a Santa hat and a variety of tasty snacks.
Have you ever noticed the curve of candy canes mirrors that of Santa's sleigh?
Later, decorations included lights, balls, bells, tinsels, figurines, balloons, painted egg shells, candy canes etc.