{"id":2088458,"date":"2024-12-09T17:05:18","date_gmt":"2024-12-09T23:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=2088458"},"modified":"2025-05-15T07:03:22","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T12:03:22","slug":"how-to-make-candy-cane-bows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-make-candy-cane-bows\/","title":{"rendered":"You Can Use Mini Candy Canes to Make Christmas Bows\u2014Here’s How"},"content":{"rendered":"This irresistible treat is all over TikTok: a red-and-white striped candy cane twisted into a charming bow. The candy cane bow looks so cute (and tastes delicious) when used to top Christmas cakes<\/a> or fastened to gingerbread cookies<\/a>. Kudos to baker Maria Gomez<\/a> for this brilliant idea. Charming and sweet, the bows are also super easy to make with just one ingredient: mini candy canes. Here's how to whip up a batch.\r\n

How do I make candy cane bows?<\/h2>\r\nPreheat your toaster oven to the lowest heat setting. Start by unwrapping as many candy canes as you need. (Plan to make a few extras; the bows can snap when you shape them.) Line a baking pan with parchment.\r\n\r\nThen, arrange the candy canes into bow shapes: Set two candy canes side by side, with the hooks facing each other and the bottoms overlapping. Snap off the hooked top of an additional candy cane and place the U-shaped piece at the \"knot\" of the bow. Don't worry if they don't look absolutely perfect\u2014you'll be able to adjust them after they're heated.\r\n\r\nNext, pop the pan into the toaster oven for about 10 minutes or until the candy canes are hot enough to be flexible. Working quickly, pinch the middle pieces of the bows to tighten them, and adjust the loops and bases so the bows look just right.\r\n\r\nOnce you're happy with the bows, allow them to cool and harden, then enjoy.\r\n
@crateandbarrel<\/a> Anyone else seeing the viral candy cane bows all over their feed? Our number one trick for nailing it is cooking them at the perfect temp and time. Too hot, and the candy canes will melt. Too cold, and they won't bend. Enter: @geappliances Caf\u00e9\u2122 Couture\u2122 air fryer\/toaster oven. You can control the temp and time with the dial, your voice or the app so you get the perfect bake. Cook the candy canes on the \"warm\" setting at 175\u00b0 for 5 minutes, and you're good to go! #Bow<\/a> #BowDecor<\/a> #HolidayTreats<\/a> #ToasterOven<\/a> \u266c Sweet - Liqwyd<\/a><\/section><\/blockquote>\r\n