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By Ralph Schwartz/Updated: Feb. 6, 2022 5:00 pm EST
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Now we know what you’re thinking. How can I hang a spoon on my Christmas tree? While the candy cane’s shape is said to resemble a shepherd’s staff – shepherds play a prominent role in the Biblical Christmas story, after all – the Gourmet Gift Baskets blog speculates that the candies were shaped like that for the specific purpose of hanging them on Christmas trees.
Candy cane spoons aren’t for trimming your tree. They actually have a practical purpose. Use them to stir your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, and you’re infusing your favorite hot beverage with a little bit of extra holiday spirit.
Some reviews are bad, but most people love their candy cane spoons
Candy cane spoons have been a DIY trend during the holidays for several years now, with recipes available from the Food Network, Princess Pinky Girl, and elsewhere. To make candy cane spoons happen at home, however, you’ll need to buy silicone spoon molds or soften candy canes in your oven and press them onto actual spoons to reshape them.
No wonder those generic candy spoons from China are bestsellers.
