Every December, my kitchen counter turns into a little soap-making station. It smells like peppermint and vanilla, and there’s always a bit of red mica on the counter. The first time I made candy cane ...

The history of the candy cane is filled with mystery and various references, but few can argue the legitimacy of their "pacifying" nature. So comforting and crunchy, colorful and festive, and the ...

Spray two rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray, and set aside for now. Preheat your oven to 200 degrees F (93 C). Combine the sugar, corn syrup, and water in a medium (2-3 quart) saucepan, ...

Flavored with peppermint and topped with crushed candy canes, Sandra Lee’s Merry Mug Cupcakes recipe is reminiscent of a ...

Candy canes are a holiday staple with roots dating back to the 1600s. The story suggests that in 1670, a choirmaster in Cologne, Germany, gave children these sugary sticks shaped like a shepherd’s ...

CLEMENTON, N.J. (CBS) — As people crowded the malls and stores on Christmas Eve, some families were also racing out to pick up sweet treats for the dessert table. For more than 80 years, the machines ...