We're all for it.) With most of these recipes, the fun part starts before you begin, since the best way to repurpose candy canes in beverages and baking often involves smashing them to bits.

Our recipes are classic ... Joe: Hammond's is especially known for its candy canes, selling about 10 million canes a year, all handmade, all hand packaged. But how has it kept the tradition ...

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 ...