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  • few drops peppermint essence
    or extract
  • 100g white regal icing
  • 50g red regal icing
  • 50g green regal icing

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal18
  • fat0g
  • saturates0g
  • carbs4.4g
  • sugars4.4g
  • fibre0g
  • protein0g
  • salt0g
    low

Method

  • step 1

    Mix a few drops of peppermint into the white, red and green icing. Divide the white icing in 2 and wrap half in cling film along with the green icing.

  • step 2

    Roll the remaining half of white icing into a long, thin sausage shape, then do the same with the red icing. Lay the 2 sausages next to each other, and twist together. Gently roll the twisted length with the palm of your hand until the 2 sausages are joined and smooth. Slice into 12cm lengths, then bend the end of each one to make a hook. Line a baking sheet with baking parchment, then spread out the candy canes. Repeat with the remaining white icing and green icing, then leave the canes to dry out for at least 24 hrs before packaging.

RECIPE TIPS
MAKE AHEAD

After 24 hours drying, package the canes in bags, boxes or jars, or store in an airtight container between sheets of kitchen paper for up to a month.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, January 2012

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MissJosie

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My Canes are still soft & it's been more than 24hrs. How do I fix this?

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goodfoodteam

As the canes are made from regal icing rather than the usual hard boiled sugar, they will not be rock hard like the ones you buy in the shops. However they should be firm and hold their shape. If not, leave them for another day or two (or longer). Make sure they are not in an airtight container as…

MissJosie

I have left mine for over 24hrs but they are still soft. Any suggestions?

ajctracey

question

I live in France so I have no idea what "regal icing" is! Am I right in thinking that it is fondant icing and that I can therefore make this at home?

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goodfoodteam

Yes regal is fondant icing that you can roll out or shape.

recentlyvacated

how long do these candy canes keep for once made?

KellyandEmma

These candy canes can be kept for up to a month when stored right

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