Just before serving, add a dollop of whipped cream to each shot and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top. Not only does this add a festive look, but it gives a sweet peppermint crunch to each bite.

Cheri recommends using round candy cane sweets rather than candy canes ... liquor you choose to fill the glasses with. For example, peppermint would go nicely with peppermint schnapps, and ...

For a more grown-up take on this cookie, eliminate the candy canes and the peppermint extract, and instead mix 2½ teaspoons espresso powder into the dry ingredients. makes: 2 (9-inch) cookies ...

"With a hint of espresso and a cooling taste from the chopped candy canes, they are the essence ... flavors of her favorite seasonal drink — a peppermint mocha latte — and turned it into ...