Today is National Candy Cane Day! What fun and how timely, right? Candy canes 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 Cookies from Paleo Parents ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, paleo, primal
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 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 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
Merry Holiday Chocolate Peppermint Layer Cake from Gluten Free Canteen ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
Merry Holiday Chocolate Peppermint Cake from Gluten Free Canteen
Mint Crinkles from Free Range Cookies ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
Mint Crinkles from Free Range Cookies
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
Thin Mint Cookies from Glugle Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
Thin Mint Cookies from Glugle Gluten Free
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 December 11, 2017.
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!