Candy Cane Brownies

2 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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Christmas season calls for plenty of candy cane treats and lots of sweets! These super easy Candy Cane Brownies are sure to be a hit at any of your Christmas parties and are fun to make with the kids too! I made these for our Christmas Hot Cocoa Party and they were a big hit with the kiddos. They especially liked the ones with the little hot cocoa candies on top.

Recipe Time
15 to 30 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Servings
10 to 12 Servings
Ingredients:
  • Freshly baked or store bought brownies
  • Vanilla Frosting
Step
1

Apply a generous amount of frosting to the brownies with a spatula or butter knife. No need to use icing bags or tips!

Candy Cane Brownies step 1
Step
2

Save your broken candy canes and Candy Sticks and crush them in a plastic bag with a rolling pin to minimize the mess. Sprinkle crushed Red Candy Sticks on top of the frosting.

Candy Cane Brownies step 2
Step
3

Want a little more decoration? The Hot Cocoa Suckers make perfect brownie and cupcake toppers! Simply wiggle the candy stick until loose and pull!

Candy Cane Brownies step 3
Step
4

Place the candy on top of the brownie and you're all set!

Candy Cane Brownies step 4
Step
5

Looking for more Christmas Party ideas? Be sure to check out all the details from my Christmas Hot Cocoa Party including a tutorial for Christmas Tree Candy Cups.

Candy Cane Brownies step 5

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