Candy canes are a fun and traditional tree addition but it can be daunting to toss them or feel the need to eat them at the end of the season. Here are some fun food and non-food ideas to use them up!

• Crush for a decorative topping for a new years celebration
• Crush and put into a coffee creamer
• Crush and make into a body scrub
• Boil water and place candy canes into it to make a simple syrup
• DIY tree ornaments if you lightly melt them on a baking mat in the oven
• Save for next years decor