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By Lisa Nieschlag and Lars Wentrup
Published 2017
Numerous legends are wrapped around the origins of the famous red and white, peppermint-flavoured candy canes. According to one story, it was an elder of Cologne Cathedral who had candy canes first made in the 17th century to give them to children, as a reward if they served at the altar or had behaved well in church. The canes are modelled after a shepherd’s crook to remind people of the shepherds who came to pay homage to Jesus at Bethlehem. This is also why candy canes were traditionally shared out during nativity plays. Both nativity plays and candy canes spread across Europe and eventually also to the United States, where candy canes are still an important Christmas symbol even today.
Line an 8-hole muffin tray with paper cup liners. Fill the liners about three quarters with dough and
For the frosting, combine butter and cream cheese in a bowl. Gradually add the icing sugar. Stir in the vanilla extract. Spread the frosting over the cooled cupcakes with a knife; alternatively use a piping bag to pipe it on. Decorate with chopped candy cane.
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