The large one represents the blood shed on the cross for our sins. Most often, the candy has one main stripe and three smaller ones. **The stripes on the candy cane also have meaning. **It begins as a pure white to represent the virgin birth and the sinless nature of Jesus. **It is a hard candy to remind us that Jesus is the rock of our salvation. When turned upside down, the cane becomes a “J” for Jesus’ name. **The hooked shape is a symbol of a shepherd’s hook to remind us that Jesus is our shepherd and we are his flock. In all of the stories I found, the symbolism of the candy cane remains the same: Yet another story is that a Choirmaster in 1670 Germany gave hooked candy sticks to his young members of the choir to keep them quiet during the service. Another story is that the first maker of the candy cane was in Indiana. Some stories say that in 18th century Europe public displays of Christianity were forbidden so a candy-maker used the candy cane to covertly display his love for the Lord. You’ve probably heard me or someone else tell this legend before, but it’s still hard to find a consistent story about where the candy cane derived. I’ve used this Legend many times because there’s just something so innocent about a candy cane, yet it is packed with meaning. It's a legend that I just really love so I thought I'd share with you what I shared with them. I also read some information about the Candy Cane Legend to the girls. To add a little more pizazz to them once they were printed, I punched a hole at the top, stuck on a clear reinforcer, and tied a bit of red ribbon to it (though green would have been nice too.) The Candy Cane Legend bookmarks were found HERE on Scribd. I topped the cocoa with another homemade label that included the instructions. Dip them right into hot chocolate and enjoy.I don't recall exactly which cocoa mix I used, but you can simply find one by searching for 'homemade hot cocoa mix' on the internet. Place in fridge or freezer for it to set faster.ħ. Finished Candy Candy Stirrers or DippersĦ. Here I topped it with mini chocolate chips. Dip or top the marshmallow with the melted chocolate. Try not to over microwave, it can burn or seize up the chocolate. Melt your chocolate chips medium/low temp in 5-10 second intervals, stirring in between. Add 2 large marshmallows to the candy cane. I have mini chocolate chips and toffee pieces.ģ. Buy extra candy canes or thick candy canes, because the hardest part of this easy recipe is removing the plastic wrapping from the candy canes. This is an easy recipe to make with kids. After you’ve made them, wrap them in clear cellophane and tie them with a colorful bow. Hot chocolate stirrers or dippers are a delicious no-bake edible holiday gift or Christmas party favor. If you are making a DIY hot chocolate bar, hot chocolate charcuterie board, or making slow cooker hot chocolate, serve this alongside. Candy Cane Lollipops Serving and Special Eventsĭuring the winter and holidays, hot chocolate will warm you right up. They are a cute mini version and look so good on a hot chocolate charcuterie board or bar. To make mini candy cane lollipops, use a peppermint stick, one marshmallow, and your choice of toppings. Tasty stirrer toppings include mini chocolate and white chocolate chips, toffee chips, butterscotch chips, peanut butter chips, mini m&m’s, peanut butter cups, instant espresso, instant coffee, peppermint, and dehydrated mini marshmallows. So many options. Dipped and stirred into hot chocolate they almost can completely melt into the hot drink. Traditional candy canes with marshmallows are dipped in chocolate and delicious toppings. Even if you do, crush them as one of the toppings. Peppermint stirrers are so easy to make, the hardest part is unwrapping the individual candy canes without breaking them. SWEET POTATO CRUMBLE CASSEROLE Hot Cocoa Stirrers and Lollipops SAUSAGE STUFFING MUFFINS WITH JIFFY CORNBREAD MIX Prefer to Watch? Check out the How to Video.Add this to a hot chocolate bar, hot chocolate charcuterie board, or when serving crockpot hot chocolate. Easy no-bake holiday edible gift or Christmas party favor to give to friends and family. Move over cocoa bombs, during the Holiday and winter season peppermint candy canes stirrers and lollipops are the perfect sidekick for hot chocolate.
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