A candy cane is a classic sweet treat, often associated with the holiday season. It’s typically a cane-shaped stick of hard candy, traditionally white with red stripes spiraling along its length. The candy is usually flavored with peppermint, giving it a refreshing and slightly cool taste, although variations exist with flavors like cherry, cinnamon, or fruit.

Candy canes are both decorative and edible, often used to adorn Christmas trees, wreaths, or holiday gift wrappings. They’re made by heating and pulling sugar to achieve their glossy, smooth texture, then twisting and bending the candy into their iconic cane shape before it cools.

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