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Three glass bowls filled with crushed candy canes in varying sizes, displayed on a white marble surface.

How to crash candy canes for baking

https://arinaphotography.com/how-to-crash-candy-canes-for-baking/
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Author: Arina Habich

Ingredients

Instructions

Rolling Pin Method

  • Gather your tools and unwrap the candy canes.
  • Place the unwrapped candy canes in a gallon-size Ziploc bag and lay the bag flat on a sturdy cutting board.
    Seal the bag and wrap it in a kitchen towel to muffle sound.
  • Use a rolling pin to firmly but gently crush the candy into small pieces.
  • Results in large, shiny pieces—perfect for decorating baked goods.
    Close-up of crushed candy cane pieces in a glass jar on a marble surface.

Meat Mallet Method

  • Gather your tools and unwrap the candy canes.
  • Follow the same setup as above but use a meat tenderizer to crush the candy.
  • This method creates a mix of textures, with pieces that stay shiny and decorative.
    Close-up of crushed candy canes in a glass jar, showing red and white peppermint pieces for baking.

Food Processor Method

  • Gather your tools and unwrap the candy canes.
  • Break candy canes into a few pieces and place in a small food processor.
  • Pulse several times until desired consistency is reached.
  • This method produces a variety of sizes, though the pieces tend to have rounded edges and lose their shine.