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When it comes to Christmas shopping and gifting, I always like to have something extra on hand to give to guests. Or to give to local community members or neighbors. Whatever the case may be, it could be something small or it could be something homemade. I prefer homemade because I think it just gives that extra touch. This year, I will be gifting peppermint Christmas cracker candy.

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Package your peppermint Christmas cracker candy in a Rubbermaid TakeAlongs for easy gift giving. Thank you to Rubbermaid for partnering with us to bring you this post.

I was actually surprised at how easy this was to make. I’d always been under the impression that the process was complicated. That, and every time I’ve attempted to make candy at home, it never turned out well.

But, after giving it a shot, it was so much easier than I realized.

Sometimes I wonder why I didn’t try to make it sooner.

Also, being able to crush some candy canes? Quite therapeutic.

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I do remember, when I was in elementary school, spending the weekends helping my mom make cookies to give to the staff at school. It was something that always stood out to me and something that I look forward to doing when my toddler is older. And now we have this tasty treat to add in to our rotation of tried and true cookie recipes.

Peppermint Christmas Cracker Candy

Yield: 24 servings

Peppermint Christmas Cracker Candy

Peppermint Christmas Cracker Candy

An easy and tasty treat to keep or share with others during the holiday season.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Additional Time 30 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 sleeves crackers
  • 15 miniature candy canes

Instructions

  1. In a small to medium sized sauce pan, melt the brown sugar and butter together over low heat. Wait until it is boiling and then let boil for 3 minutes. Watch it closely to ensure that it does not boil over
  2. While that is melting, preheat the oven to 375 and line a jelly pan with wax paper. I would also recommend spraying the wax paper
  3. In one layer, spread the crackers on the wax paper and then pour the finished butter and sugar mixture over the crackers.
  4. Bake for 9 minutes and then remove from the oven. Layer the chocolate chips over the crackers in an even layer and return the oven. Bake for an additional minute or two until the chocolate is melted. While this in the oven, crush but do not pulverize the candy canes
  5. Remove from the oven, spreading the melted chocolate as needed and sprinkle the crushed candy canes over the top of the chocolate layer.
  6. Let chill for at least 30 minutes before breaking apart into more individual sized servings

I love that I can make batches of this and store it in the fridge. Plus, with the Rubbermaid TakeAlongs, I can stack these in the fridge for easier storage.

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At some point, of course, I’ll also make a printable label to put on them just in case. I’ve learned, the hard way, that I have to avoid peppermint candy canes. But that won’t stop me from making this delicious treat to share with others.

Almost a blessing in disguise though because I have such a tendency to taste test treats.

One of the other great things about this peppermint Christmas cracker candy? The ingredients are so easy to find and are probably things that you already have at home.

But, if you don’t, you can pick them up at your local WalMart along with the Rubbermaid TakeAlongs. These special festive designs are available until 12/24- so even the last minute shoppers and gifters are in luck! 

Do you enjoy giving food gifts for the holidays? If so, what do you like to give? What would you put in a RubberMaid TakeAlongs?

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Kori

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Kori is a late diagnosed autistic/ADHD mom. She is currently located in Albany, NY where she is raising a neurodiverse family. Her older daughter is non-speaking autistic (and also has ADHD and Anxiety) and her youngest daughter is HSP/Gifted. A blogger, podcaster, writer, product creator, and coach; Kori shares autism family life- the highs, lows, messy, and real. Kori brings her own life experiences as an autistic woman combined with her adventures in momming to bring you the day-to-day of her life at home. Kori is on a mission to empower moms of autistic children to make informed parenting decisions with confidence and conviction.

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Jennifer
7 years ago

This looks delicious!

Denise
7 years ago

This looks so good! It probably wouldn’t last a day in this house! [client]