Plush Extra Large Candy Cane Ornaments

The Extra Large Candy Cane Ornaments
are 17 inches long and 2 inches across. These Unique Christmas Ornaments are made of very soft plush, red and white, fabric. The candy cane ornaments hang from an iridescent, fuzzy white cord. This extra large candy cane ornament will look beautiful hanging in your tree or in a display in your window, or from the ceiling. Select to see a complete listing of our Christmas Decorations Ideas.

Legend of The Candy Cane.
Candy Canes are a stick of striped, hard candy bent into a hook at one end. They have been associated with Christmas for over three centuries. Legend attributes the origins of the candy cane to the choirmaster of cologne Cathedral in the 1670�s. Bothered by the noise of children attending the church�s nativity scene, he had candies made up in the shape of a shepherd�s crook and gave them to the young children to encourage them to be quiet. The shape of the cane soon led to them being hung from German Christmas trees, where sweets were a common decoration. Select this link to view our Santas Elves and Children's Santa Claus Costume.

Candy Cane.
The candy cane to many is a delicious Christmas treat. Centuries ago, a simple candy maker needed to create a perfect gift for the King. The candy was shaped into an upside down �J� in order to represent the Good Shepherd�s staff. However, the candy maker wanted it to mean more. He added white and red stripes. The white represented the birth of Christ and the red would stand for the blood Jesus shed. The candy maker knew this would be the most perfect gift the King had ever received. Select this link to view our Angel Ornaments.

Candy Cane Cookie Recipe.

Ingredients.

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened.

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup of confectioners sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon red food color.

Directions.

1. Heat oven to 375.

2. Mix thoroughly butter, shortening, confectioners sugar, egg and flavorings.

3. Blend in flour and salt.

4. Divide dough in half ;blend food color into one half.

5. Shape 1 teaspoon dough from each half into 4-inch rope. For smooth, even ropes, roll them back and forth on lightly floured board.

6. Place ropes side by side; press together lightly and twist. Complete cookies one at a time.

7. Place on ungreased baking sheet; curve top of cookie down to form handle of cane.
Bake about 9 minutes or until set and very light brown. If you wish, mix 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candy and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Immediately sprinkle cookies with candy mixture; remove from baking sheet.
If using self rising flour, omit salt.
Makes about 4 dozen cookies. Check out our selection of Holiday Lights and Decorative Party Lights.