Today is National Candy Cane Day! What fun and how timely, right? Gluten-free candy cane and peppermint dessert recipes are so holiday worthy!
Plus, they are definitely loved by many. These colorful red-and-white striped treats brighten so many holiday displays and when offered as a candy treat, they usually bring a smile to most faces—young and old.
Of course, not everyone opts for candy canes, but many of us who don’t still love peppermint-flavored goodies.
So today I’m sharing a candy cane recipe roundup that also includes some other recipes that feature peppermint extract. I know you are sure to find some recipes that you will love in this roundup of gluten-free candy cane and peppermint dessert recipes!
Gluten-Free Candy Cane and Peppermint Recipes Featured on gfe
~ Candy Cane Brownies from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Gluten-Free Candy Cane Brownies from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures
~ Candy Cane Cupcakes from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan
![Gluten-Free Vegan Candy Cane Cupcakes. One of the gluten-free candy cane/peppermint recipes featured on gfe. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/gluten-free-vegan-candy-cane-cupcakes-photo.jpg "Gluten-Free Vegan Candy Cane Cupcakes. One of the gluten-free candy cane/peppermint recipes featured on gfe. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
Candy Cane Cupcakes from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free
Candy Cane Cookies from Paleo Parents
~ Candy Cane Ice Cream from Edible Perspective ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan (note: no ice cream maker is required)
Vegan Candy Cane Ice Cream from Edible Perspective
~ Candy Cane Snowballs from Unconventional Baker ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan
![Candy Cane Snowballs from Unconventional Baker. Gluten free, vegan. One of the gluten-free candy cane/peppermint recipes featured on gfe. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Gluten-Free-Vegan-Candy-Cane-Snowballs-Recipe.jpg)
~ Candy Cane Ice Cream from She Let Them Eat Cake ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
Candy Cane Ice Cream from She Let Them Eat Cake
~ Candy Cane Marshmallows from Tasty Eats At Home ~ gluten free, dairy free
Candy Cane Marshmallows from Tasty Eats At Home
~ Candy Cane Pudding Pie from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, vegan option
Candy Cane Pudding Pie from Chocolate-Covered Katie
~ Candy Cane Truffles from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
Candy Cane Truffles from In Johnna’s Kitchen
~ Chocolate Candy Cane Ice Cream Sundae from Simply Quinoa ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
Chocolate Candy Cane Ice Cream Sundae from Simply Quinoa
~ Chocolate Marshmallow Peppermint Sticks from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, with vegan option
![Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Sticks. One of 20 gluten-free candy cane and peppermint desserts featured on gfe. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Chocolate-Peppermint-Marshmallow-Sticks-photo.jpg "Chocolate Peppermint Marshmallow Sticks. One of 20 gluten-free candy cane and peppermint desserts featured on gfe. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
~ Chocolate Madeleines with Crushed Candy Cane from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, vegetarian
![Gluten-Free Chocolate Madeleines with Crushed Candy Cane. One of several recipes featured on gfe. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]](https://glutenfreeeasily.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Gluten-Free-Peppermint-Madeleines-Photo.jpg "Gluten-Free Chocolate Madeleines with Crushed Candy Cane. One of several recipes featured on gfe. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]")
~ Chocolate Mint Donuts with Andes Candy from Premeditated Leftovers ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint Doughnuts Made with Andes Candy from Premeditated Leftovers
~ Chocolate Peppermint Protein Smoothie from She Let Them Eat Cake ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegan
Chocolate Peppermint Protein Smoothie from She Let Them Eat Cake
~ Double Chocolate Peppermint Bark from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Double Chocolate Peppermint Bark from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures
~ Peppermint Marshmallow Crunch Cookies from Against All Grain ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free (get Danielle’s hot cocoa recipe here)
Hot Chocolate with Peppermint Marshmallow Cookies from Against All Grain
~ Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots from Spabettie ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegan
Hot Chocolate Peppermint Shots from Spabettie
~ Peppermint Frosting from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian
Peppermint Frosting from Elana’s Pantry
~ Peppermint “Hot Chocolate” Cookies from Creative Cooking Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies from Creative Cooking Gluten Free
~ Peppermint Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cookies from Simply Gourmet ~ gluten free (if you use gluten-free option), vegetarian
Peppermint Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cookies from Simply Gourmet
~ Peppermint Mocha or Peppermint Hot Cocoa from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, with vegan option
Peppermint Mocha or Peppermint Hot Cocoa from Tasty Yummies
~ Peppermint Patties from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegan
Dairy-Free Peppermint Patties from Sarah Bakes Gluten-Free Treats
~ Raw Peppermint Mocha Truffle Cake from Hunter’s Lyonesse ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, paleo, primal, vegan
Raw Peppermint Mocha Truffle Cake from Hunter’s Lyonesse
~ Vanilla Candy Cane Trifle from The Healthy Apple ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
Vanilla Candy Cane Trifle from The Healthy Apple
If you’re like me, they’re gluten-free candy cane and peppermint dessert recipes that you could eat every single day, so enjoy these recipes all year long!
Originally published December 26, 2013; updated June 3, 2019.
Maggie says
I love this candy cane roundup! And all of your roundups! Thanks for always sharing and promoting my recipes (and many other people’s recipes). You’re a gem. I’m glad you had a good Christmas with your boys. xo
Shirley says
Hi Maggie–Thanks so much, dear! It’s a fun roundup, isn’t it? 😉 And you’re welcome, of course. Sharing these roundups of such terrific recipes from you and others is some of the most fun I have blogging! 🙂 Yes, Christmas with the boys was really, really great! I hope yours with your lovelies was, too, and Happy 2014, my dear!
xo,
Shirley
Amber says
I love this post! I totally have candy canes left over and was going to throw them out!
Shirley says
Thanks, Amber! I hope you found at least one great recipe to make with your candy canes. 🙂
Shirley
Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says
I am hungry for each of these sweet treats! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂
Hope your week is great! Can’t wait to see what you link up this week!
Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com
Shirley says
Cindy–They really are some great looking treats, aren’t they? I love the creativity of the contributors to All Gluten-Free Desserts and appreciate having your Gluten-Free Fridays linky to link up. 🙂 Appreciate all the sharing as always!
Have a good week,
Shirley
April J Harris says
I love the flavour of candy canes, Shirley! I still remember we couldn’t get them when I first moved to England – and then for the longest time the flavours were really weird, not peppermint at all. Thank goodness Costco finally started stocking the proper ones a few years ago and then other retailers started to catch on. This is such a lovely collection of seasonal recipes. I’m featuring it at the Hearth and Soul Link Party later today. Hope you are enjoying the run up to the holidays!